Old Songs offers Group Classes in a variety of acoustic instruments in 6 weekly group sessions. All classes take place at the Old Songs building at 37 S. Main St., Voorheesville. Cost per 6-week course: $127
Three ways to Register for Old Songs Instrument Classes:
- Register Online (no added fees)
- Mail a check to: Old Songs, Inc., PO Box 466, Voorheesville, NY 12186.
Be sure to include a phone number and/or email address, so we can notify you of any class cancellations.
- Call the Old Songs office at 518-765-2815
Register for Bluegrass Jam Class on letspick.org
Saturday, November 16, at 10:00 am -
11:30 am
with Peggy Hart
We are looking for young people between the ages of 4–14 who would like to play the accordion. Your child will learn to play this fascinating instrument, while participating in an accordion band. Parents, please call early to reserve your child’s spot.
New Accordions will be available to rent for $25 for the entire class, with a $50 deposit to be refunded at the end of the class.
For more information contact Peggy at 518-439-1060.
Class Dates: Oct. 5, (skip 12),19, 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15
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Wednesday, November 20, at 5:30 pm -
6:45 pm
with Paul Draper
This class is for those with little or no banjo experience. In addition to setting up and tuning your banjo, you will learn essential strumming and other right hand techniques, as well as necessary left hand techniques such as “hammer-ons,” “pull-offs,” and “slides.” You will learn to read tablature. You will use these techniques in the banjo tunes you learn. It will be helpful to have a recording device!
For more information contact Paul at 518-380-1103 or clawhammer888@gmail.com.
Class Dates: Oct. 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20
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Thursday, November 21, at 5:30 pm -
6:45 pm
with Paul Draper
This class is for those who already have some clawhammer banjo experience, and can already play some tunes. The tunes you’ll be learning will use the essential left hand techniques of hammer-ons, pull-offs, and slides. Also you will use right hand techniques such as the drop-thumb and the “galax lick.” You will learn different tunings for different tunes. Tunes will be learned through listening, repeating, and tablature. A recording device will be helpful!
For more information contact Paul at 518-380-1103 or clawhammer888@gmail.com.
Class Dates: Oct. 17, 24, 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21
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Old Songs, Inc. reserves the right to cancel any class should the minimum registration of 4 students not be met. NO REFUNDS will be given for absences. If a student drops out after the first lesson, he/she may have a refund less $42 (the cost of one lesson plus the registration fee). NO REFUNDS will be given after the second lesson.
