The basics of Old-Time clawhammer banjo will be taught, with the goal being for students to emerge from the class with a fluid right-hand technique, the key to playing tunes.

Ted Klein was hand-picked as his replacement by Victor Furtado.

Writes Victor, "Ted is a good friend of mine, he’s a real creative and rhythmic Clawhammer player who knows tons of tunes. He’s got a real nice rich tone and has a knack for making tunes more interesting by adding variations. He is a patient, knowledgeable, and fun teacher, and I am confident in his ability to fill in for me at Common Ground!"