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 […]
Fiddle Workshops at Weiser
I will be teaching two workshops again this year at the National Oldtime Fiddlers Contest in Weiser, Idaho. If you are going to be at Weiser, and are available to attend the workshops, I would love to see you. The workshops are: Jam Session Survival Skills Jamming is a great way to get comfortable playing […]
Back Home Again in Indiana – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 251
I’m not really Back Home Again in Indiana, although I did call Evansville, Indiana home for about 15 years. I am happy to be living in Fort Collins, Colorado, one of the coolest towns on the planet. When I lived in Indiana, there was a shortage of good guitarists to jam with. I’m not saying […]
New Meetup Group – Fort Collins Traditional Music
I have just created a new meetup group called Fort Collins Traditional Music. I started this group to foster a community of people interested in oldtime music in the Fort Collins area. We will be scheduling monthly group fiddling, harp, and flute workshops, and may also schedule periodic jam sessions. If you are a traditional […]