Old Songs, Inc. is a not-for-profit, educational, 501(c)3 corporation
Virtual Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 11 am–4 pm.
PO Box 466 • 37 S Main • Voorheesville, NY 12186-0466
(518) 765-2815 • info@oldsongs.org
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October 2024
$145
Mandolin
with Karen Wilson
We will learn the picking and fingering exercises that enable the ability to play the mandolin. We’ll cover a combination of traditional American and Celtic fiddle tunes as well as beginning classical pieces to facilitate your musical expression. There will be a combination of reading music on the mandolin, as well as ear training. Get yourself started on an instrument that fits into so many styles of music. Handouts and music are provided, and a recording device is recommended.
For more information contact Karen.
Class Dates: Tuesdays, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, & Nov. 5
$145
Ear Training for Learning your Frets
with Ron Gordon
Improve your ability to apply the elements of music to everyday listening and playing : music appreciation, jamming, learning a song, composition. We’ll learn to think musically and play using the ideas of form, rhythm, melody and harmony. Our particular focus will be using traditional forms most fretted players will encounter : reels, breakdowns, waltzes, jigs, blues, songs, etc. Bring your fretted instrument and we’ll practice and apply these concepts at each class. Ability to read music not needed for this class, although helpful.
For more information contact Ron at 518-372-4172 or rgukeboy@gmail.com.
Class Dates: Tuesdays, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, & Nov. 5
$127
Beginners & Beyond Mountain Dulcimer
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 518-265-7382 or susantrump@aol.com.
Class Dates: Wednesdays, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, & Nov. 6
$145
Intermediate Mountain Dulcimer
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 518-265-7382 or susantrump@aol.com.
Class Dates: Wednesdays, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, & Nov. 6
Open Mic
1st Wednesday of the Month
Strut your stuff and share your talent! Walk in and sign up to play (15 minutes). Local performer Kate Blain will host.
$3 cover charge.
$25
Jamcrackers — Live at Old Songs
Dan Berggren, Peggy Lynn, and Dan Duggan have combined talents to create Jamcrackers, named in honor of the river drivers who broke up log jams. Those drivers worked hard to find solutions, to get things rolling again, and they couldn’t do the job alone. These three feel the same way about their music. With guitars and dulcimer (and other instruments), the trio showcases unique arrangements and striking harmonies as they present a diverse blend of folk and blues, ballads, gospel, and dance tunes.
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The concert will be held in person at the Old Songs building (37 S Main in Voorheesville) and live-streamed on the Old Songs YouTube Channel.
$145
Beginner Ukulele
with Kathleen Hanley
This class will teach basic ukulele strums and chords. Students will learn new songs to practice the one finger strum, the thumb drag, and the damping strum. The triplet strum and fingerpicking patterns will be introduced to advanced beginners. Both new and returning students are welcome.
For more information contact Kathleen at kathleen.m.hanley@gmail.com.
Class Dates: Sundays: Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3, & 10
$145
Intermediate Ukulele
with Kathleen Hanley
This class will employ more complex chord progressions, and some new songs will feature more fingerpicking techniques. Familiarity with basic chords and strums is recommended. Both new and returning students are welcome.
For more information contact Kathleen at kathleen.m.hanley@gmail.com.
Class Dates: Sundays: Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3, & 10
$145
Piano Accordion and Band Class
with Peggy Hart
Basic Technique, theory and note reading.
If you have any questions regarding your instrument or ability, contact Peggy at 518-439-1060 or peggymhart@yahoo.com.
Class Dates: Tuesdays, Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29, & Nov. 12, 19
$145
Mandolin
with Karen Wilson
We will learn the picking and fingering exercises that enable the ability to play the mandolin. We’ll cover a combination of traditional American and Celtic fiddle tunes as well as beginning classical pieces to facilitate your musical expression. There will be a combination of reading music on the mandolin, as well as ear training. Get yourself started on an instrument that fits into so many styles of music. Handouts and music are provided, and a recording device is recommended.
For more information contact Karen.
Class Dates: Tuesdays, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, & Nov. 5