Mandolins on the Hill
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Period 1
Class Spans
1 Period
Beginning Mandolin with Tim Porter
Available:
- Week 2
Skill Level:
N/A
A
Learn the basics of mandolin chords and accompaniment
Period 3
Class Spans
1 Period
Bluegrass & Old-Time Masters
Available:
- Week 2
Skill Level:
N/A
Six master musicians and instructors will demonstrate and discuss their life's work. Bring your voice and instrument - there will be singing and playing!
Period 4
Class Spans
1 Period
Bluegrass Mandolin with Tom Mindte
Available:
- Week 1
Available:
- Week 2
Skill Level:
N/A
B
Learn to incorporate the methodology of the bluegrass masters such as Bill Monroe and Frank Wakefield.
Period 3
Class Spans
1 Period
Blues Mandolin with Chris James
Available:
- Week 1
Skill Level:
N/A
B
Explore the rich history of Mando Blues with Christopher James!
Period 1
Class Spans
1 Period
Chord Basics and Beyond for Mandolin with Wayne Fugate
Available:
- Week 1
Skill Level:
N/A
A
Throw away those chord diagrams! This class will give you the tools to play chords and never look back.
Period 1
Class Spans
1 Period
European Mandolin & Guitar Ensemble with Paul Oorts
Available:
- Week 2
Skill Level:
N/A
A/B
Experience the joy of ensemble playing, exploring the folk music of Spain, Italy, France, Germany and Scandinavia. For mandolin, guitar, bass, violin, and other stringed instruments.
Period 1
Class Spans
1 Period
Irish Tenor Banjo with Brian Connolly
Available:
- Week 1
Skill Level:
N/A
B
This workshop, suitable for tenor banjo as well as mandolin, is led by the founder and longtime leader of Craobh Rua (pronounced Crave Roo-ah), one of Ireland’s great, world-touring traditional bands.
Period 4
Class Spans
1 Period
Modern Mandolin with Wayne Fugate
Available:
- Week 2
Skill Level:
N/A
A/B
Dive into the techniques and music of modern players like John Reischman, Sam Bush, David Grisman and a host of others
Period 1
Class Spans
1 Period
More Blues Mandolin with Chris James
Available:
- Week 2
Skill Level:
N/A
B
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.
Period 2
Class Spans
1 Period
Practice Lab: Research-Based Strategies for Getting Better Results with Wayne Fugate
Available:
- Week 2
Skill Level:
N/A
All Levels
All musicians, regardless of level or instrument, can learn to get the most from your practice time with these research-based strategies.
Period 2
Class Spans
1 Period
Scales Bootcamp for Mandolin with Wayne Fugate
Available:
- Week 1
Skill Level:
N/A
A
Do you hate scales? This class will change your mind. Learn how to get the most out of scales!
Period 2
Class Spans
1 Period
Simple Basics of Music with Harry Orlove
Available:
- Week 2
Skill Level:
N/A
All Levels
No matter your instrument, acquire basic musical skills in the simplest way possible, including ear training, chart writing and more.
Period 2
Class Spans
1 Period
Understanding the Fretboard with Chris James - Week 1
Available:
- Week 1
Skill Level:
N/A
All Levels
Get to know your instrument's fretboard!
Period 4
Class Spans
1 Period
Understanding the Fretboard with Chris James - Week 2
Available:
- Week 2
Skill Level:
N/A
Get to know the fretboard with a series of manageable tasks.
Period 2
Class Spans
1 Period
Unpacking Duke Ellington and Jazz Mandolin with Tim Porter
Available:
- Week 2
Skill Level:
N/A
B
Moods, Modes, Distant Lands and Sacred Songs from one of America's greatest and most prolific composers - Duke Ellington
Something For Everyone
Schedule a week or two, or three! Or, just sprinkle some classes in between other commitments.
