Folk College

Intensive Classes

Intensive Classes

Begin your weekend with an intensive workshop that will energize and prep you for what is sure to be a memorable and fun few days. Each class offers an opportunity to spend a three-hour block of time with a respected master teacher exploring a topic in depth. Class size is limited and a separate registration is required.

Intensive Class Cost & Registration Information

• Intensive Classes are from 10 am – 1 pm on Friday, May 23
• Separate registration and fee required
• Class size is limited – reserve your spot early!
• Registration fee: $65, includes lunch immediately following (OR $125 for an Intensive Class only WITHOUT a Folk College registration)

Choice of Intensive Classes

Basics for Beginners —  Midnight on the Water

In this special workshop designed for beginners and advanced beginners of all instruments, we’ll address basic folk music skills that will help you get the most out of the weekend. We’ll particularly look at how to learn tunes by ear, how to jam, how to play backup, how to play melody, and how to play well with other musicians. 

(For all instruments)

Bass for All —  Noah Harrington

TBD

(For all instruments that can play a bassline)

Cello Intensive –Karl Henry

TBD

Clawhammer Banjo — G Rockwell

TBD

Harmonica —  Richard Sleigh

TBD

Latin American Music — Maurizio Fiore Salas

TBD

(For all instruments)

Mandolin — Henry Koretzky & Steve Buckalew

TBD

Old Time Fiddle —  Carson McHaney

TBD

Piedmont Style Guitar -- Valerie Turner

TBD

Roots Percussion —  Benedict Turner

TBD

Songwriting — Jamie Anderson

TBD