Student Bluegrass Ensemble Classes
Intermediate Bluegrass Ensemble
This class is designed for Bluegrass students who are getting more comfortable with taking "breaks" and playing rhythm at moderate tempos. These classes will cover more material than the beginner ensembles, in the same amount of time. There will be focus on kick-offs/endings, what role your instrument plays in the group (rhythm and lead), encouragement to learn melodies by ear, potentially taking improvised breaks, and much more. All of these elements will be catered to your comfort level.
Prior to the start of class a few fiddle tunes will be picked by the instructor so that you can start practicing before class starts. Each student will have the opportunity to pick a song that they would like to play with the class. Those songs will be learned, and performed by the whole group. After the last class meeting the group will play in public at a Boulder location. If you are looking to learn the secret hand shakes of bluegrass that aren't explained at the jams, then this class will take that mystery away and make you a more competent and informed player. By the way, it's a lot of fun too.
Instructor: Robby Loeb
What time: Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Duration: April 9 - May 28 (8 weeks, no make-up classes) Public performance on June 4
Class size: 4 minimum
Fiddle Tunes for this session: "Big Mon" Key of A & "Clinch Mtn. Back-step" Key of A
How much: $28 per class. $224 for the whole session, plus a one-time $10 registration fee. You may drop-in on your first class and pay $28 to see if you like it prior to registering for the whole class. If you are planning on dropping in on a class please email us to confirm that there is space.
Beginner Bluegrass Ensemble
This class is designed for the beginning bluegrass player. In order to get the most out of this class, you should be able to switch between chords and/or hold rhythm on your instrument. The class will focus on how to play in a group setting successfully. You will learn how to kick-off and end a song, what role your instrument plays while taking a solo and playing rhythm, what standard bluegrass song format is (The I, IV, V), and much more.
Prior to the start of class a few fiddle tunes will be picked by the instructor so that you can start practicing before class starts. Each student will have the opportunity to pick a song that they would like to play with the class. Those songs will be learned, and performed by the whole group. After the last class meeting the group will play in public at a Boulder location. If you are looking to learn the secret hand shakes of bluegrass that aren't explained at the jams, then this class will take that mystery away and make you a more competent and informed player. By the way, it's a lot of fun too.
Instructor: Robby Loeb
What time: Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Duration: Next Session will begin in Fall of 2013
Class size: 4 minimum
Fiddle tunes for this session:
How much: $28 per class. $224 for the whole session, plus a one-time $10 registration fee. You may drop-in on your first class and pay $28 to see if you like it prior to registering for the whole class. If you are planning on dropping in on a class please email us to confirm that there is space.
