Discover the similarities between banjo playing old-time, blues and modern popular music, and learn some blues tunes for the banjo.

Learn to play this portable and fun melodic instrument

Learn to play piano by ear, including improvising, basic song progressions, rhythmic grooves, major and minor blues scales and more.

Learn to play in the styles of B.B. King and others. Get a chance to explore gear and learn how your favorite players get their sound.

There's no one better at teaching the blues than Grammy nominated, Handy Award winning blues master Guy Davis!

Learn from a legend! Grammy nominee and Handy Award winner Guy Davis will teach you to accompany songs with your harmonica, whether in a rack or in your hands. Category: Wind & Free Reed

Explore the rich history of Mando Blues with Christopher James!

If you already play piano and are ready to get into blues, barrelhouse, boogie-woogie, or rock playing, don't miss this class with Professor Louie! Don't play the piano? No problem! Bring your stringed instrument and learn the music of the legendary group The Band.

Join us as we venture beyond strumming into the mysterious world of turnarounds and blues scales on the ukulele. All levels welcome!

Connect with icons of the blues with someone who connected and toured with them. This class will feature stories, archival film and recordings, bringing these remarkable artists back to life.

Learn and share blues repertoire

Dive deeper into the rich history and music of Mando Blues, building but not dependent upon the musicians and skills learned from Traditions Week 1.

This workshop will feature the music of the legendary group The Band, and will be led by its co-producer and keyboard player from the 90s, Professor Louie.

Moods, Modes, Distant Lands and Sacred Songs from one of America's greatest and most prolific composers - Duke Ellington