Spring Classes start in March
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 course:
6-week Classes: $127
(5-week: Mountain Dulcimer: $110)
Print out the Registration Form and mail with payment
(or call Old Songs office to register with a credit card, 518-765-2815)
Click here to REGISTER for Bluegrass Jam Class
TUESDAYS
Tuesday, May 15, at 6:00 pm -
7:15 pm
with Susan Trump
We’ll explore DAD tuning, work on strum directions and left hand fingering. We’ll learn some fiddle tunes, and other repertoire that works well on dulcimer.
For more information contact Susan at 518-357-4018 or susantrump@aol.com.
May 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12
Register by May 11
Tuesday, May 15, at 7:30 pm -
8:45 pm
with Susan Trump
The focus is on repertoire building using a variety of styles, including fiddle tunes, songs, Celtic melodies, waltzes, while learning appropriate picking, or finger picking techniques and fingerings.
For more information contact Susan at 518-357-4018 or susantrump@aol.com.
May 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12
Register by May 11
WEDNESDAYS
Wednesday, April 25, at 6:00 pm -
7:15 pm
with George Wilson
Little to no violin/fiddle experience or understanding of how to play it. (they need a functional fiddle & bow & some rosin). You will learn how to make a good sound with the bow (from “scratch”), a simple tune or 2, tuning, & basic fiddle care & maintenance.
For more information contact George at 518-461-8394 or geofiddle@gmail.com
March 14, (skip 21), 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25
Register by March 12
Wednesday, April 25, at 7:30 pm -
8:45 pm
with George Wilson
Need to have some violin/fiddle experience. You will learn a few tunes & techniques to make them sound “fiddly.” If someone ends up in the wrong class they can transfer. And in any case we’ll have a good time!
For more information contact George at 518-461-8394 or geofiddle@gmail.com
March 14, (skip 21), 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25
Register by March 12
THURSDAYS
5 WEEK INTENSIVE—MONDAYS
Monday, April 23, at 6:00 pm -
9:00 pm
Taught by Bob Altschuler using the Wernick Method
5 sessions, tuition $160 ($10 discount until 3/23/18)
Playing music with others is the best activity for getting better on your instrument! Using the tried and true Pete Wernick method, Bob will teach fundamentals of bluegrass jamming and build your confidence in playing with others. The music is slow and easy, and you will quickly gain skills while having fun. And,these skills are transferable to other types of music because they are basic to all types of jamming. All skill levels are welcome, and bringing a recording device is recommended.
- All bluegrass instruments welcome
- No jamming experience necessary
- You will be jamming the first class!
- Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching.
- Mistakes allowed!
- Singing not required, but encouraged and taught.
- Easy 2 and 3-chord songs, slow speeds.
- Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught.
CLICK HERE to Register
For more information contact Bob at 518-475-7926 or arobanjo@aol.com.
Class Dates: April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21
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.
