Folkmoot Studios Workshops: Introduction to Clawhammer Banjo

  • Tue, Mar 21, 2023 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Folkmoot Friendship Center: Studio A-6: Stone Cottage Music School

    112 Virginia Avenue
    Waynesville, North Carolina 28786
Ticket Price $80.00 This event is now over
Description

Course: Introduction to Clawhammer Banjo 

Sponsored By: Stone Cottage Music School

Dates: Tuesdays, March 21st, March 28th, April 4th and April 11th, 2023 (4 meetings per course)

Time: 2:00 PM -3:00 PM

Instructor: Cary Fridley

Ages: 16 and up

Cost: $80.00

Description: Learn the basics of beginning old-time Appalachian clawhammer style banjo: tunings, the basic stroke or “bum-diddy,” how to play a melody, beginner exercises, 2-3 tunes, and an introduction to the drop thumb technique. Students must have their own banjo in good working condition. 

Instructor Bio: Cary Fridley has a Masters in Music Education from UNC-G and has provided professional workshop instruction at Mars Hill Old-Time Music Week, LEAF, Dusty Strings Traditional Workshops in Seattle, WA, the Augusta Heritage Center in Elkins, West Virginia, Kauffman Kamp, and The Swannanoa Gathering. She began playing the banjo as a teenager, and made her mark in the 1990’s as guitarist and singer with the Freight Hoppers. Cary currently plays bass and sings with WNC bands The Sweet Dreamers and the Haywood Ramblers.

Date & Time

Tue, Mar 21, 2023 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Venue Details

Folkmoot Friendship Center: Studio A-6: Stone Cottage Music School

112 Virginia Avenue
Waynesville, North Carolina 28786 Folkmoot Friendship Center: Studio A-6: Stone Cottage Music School
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