Jam Session Survival Skills Fiddle Workshop

Jamming is a great way to get comfortable playing music with others, but playing in a jam session can be a bit daunting, especially for beginners. In this workshop, you will learn about different types of Jam Sessions and how they operate, Jam Session etiquette, how to listen for Chord Changes, and what key the tune is in. We will also cover playing accompaniment, chords, fills and licks – what to play when you aren’t playing the lead. This workshop is appropriate for all levels.

Members of the NOTFA will be charged a fee of $10 per workshop. Non-members will be charged a fee of $20 per workshop. Children under 12 participating in workshops may be accompanied by a non-paying adult. Workshop signups will be available Sunday, June 21, across from registration tables: The workshops are held in the Band Room.

Here is a list of the rest of the workshops being offered at the National Fiddlers Contest this year.

MONDAY, JUNE 22

9am – 11am         Justin Branum – Beginning Texas backup

11am-1pm            Katrina Nicolayeff – Master Fiddle breakdowns and Tunes of Choice

1pm – 3pm           Earl Mullins – Uke 101

3pm – 5pm           Paul Anastasio – Mexican Fiddle

 

TUESDAY, JUNE 23

9am – 11am         Jeanine Orme – Fiddle Tunes for the Intermediate Fiddler

11am – 1pm         Carol Martin – Intermediate Bluegrass Mandolin

1pm – 3pm           Paul Anastasio – Swing Fiddle

3pm – 5pm           Katrina Nicolayeff – Master Fiddle Waltzes

 

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24

9am – 11am         Jeanine Orme – Twin Fiddling

11pm – 1pm         Vi Wickam – Jam Session Survival Skills

1pm – 3pm           Justin Branum – Intermediate Texas Backup

3 pm – 5pm          Gavin Kelso – Bass limit 10

 

THURSDAY, JUNE 25

9am – 11am         Vi Wickam – Practicing Effectively

11am – 1pm         Megan Lynch Chowning – Master Class for all Levels

1pm – 3pm           Earl Mullins – Uke 102

3pm- 5pm             Maggie Jackson, Scott Foxx, Jim Roy – How to be a Band

 

FRIDAY, JUNE 26

9am – 11am         Justin Branum – Advanced Texas Backup

11am – 1pm         Maggie Jackson – Beginning Banjo

1pm – 3pm           Scott Foxx – Flatpicking styles

3pm – 5pm           Jim Roy – Mandolin – learn the 1-6-2-5