Free Bluegrass Workshops

Workshop 1

Understanding the 1,4 and 5 chords: A Guide to Song Writing and Bluegrass Improvisation

Conducted by: Steel String Theory

Location: Pickens Hall Room 142

This workshop will cover the basic fundamentals of the musical alphabet.

We will discuss how to form scales, chords, and chord progressions. All levels are welcome and questions are encouraged.

Workshop 2

Banjo Playing

Conducted by: Al Osteen, banjo player for Al Osteen and Friends

Location: Pickens Hall Room 144

This workshop is designed for all levels of banjo players.

Workshop 3

Elementary Fiddle and Bluegrass Tunes

Conducted by: Pat Wells, fiddle player for Curtis Blackwell and the Dixie Bluegrass Boys

Location: Pickens Hall Room 146

This workshop will cover the basics of fiddle playing and bluegrass fiddle.

Reservations are recommended, but not required. To reserve your spot, email Rebecca Eidson at reidson@tctc.edu and specify bluegrass workshop reservation in the subject line.

Also join us for the "Bluegrass under the Stars" Concert in the Tri-County Technical College amphitheater, Saturday, April 1, 2006, 6-10pm. Free Admission!