PineCone Bluegrass Camp
*The event has already taken place on this date: Fri, 06/21/2019
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Beginning Bluegrass Fiddle
Mon-Fri, Jun 17-21, 2019, 9am-12 noon
For campers who have studied violin but are not comfortable with tuning, bowing and finding notes on a fingerboard. Helpful if student can already play a simple song or two. Topics covered include basic bluegrass style and bowing tips and tricks. We will prepare a tune or two for the performance.
Instructor: Pattie Kinlaw
Fees: $93(R or PineCone members) $121(N) (5 classes)
Bluegrass Guitar
Mon-Fri, Jun 17-21, 2019, 9 a.m.-12 noon
Learn some new tunes this summer! Whether you are starting to explore the guitar or have played for a while, this camp will inspire you. Improve your guitar technique alongside peers with a similar interest in bluegrass music. We will work up a bluegrass arrangement or two for performance.
Instructor: Charles Pettee
Fees: $93(R or PineCone members) $121(N) (5 classes)
Intermediate Bluegrass Fiddle
Mon-Fri, Jun 17-21, 2019; 1-4 p.m.
For campers who have mastered basic fiddle skills (can tune their instruments, keep time, play the principal scales) and already play a few tunes with confidence. Class will challenge campers at their own skill level. We will prepare a bluegrass arrangement or two for the final performance.
Instructor: Pattie Kinlaw
Fees: $93(R or PineCone members) $121(N) (5 classes)
Bluegrass Mandolin
Mon-Fri, Jun 17-21, 2019, 1-4 p.m.
This camp will challenge both beginner and more experienced mandolin students. Helpful if campers already know at least G,D, and A chords and can play a simple song. A great opportunity to learn and improve mandolin technique. We will prepare an arrangement or two for final performance.
Instructor: Charles Pettee
Fees: $93(R or PineCone members) $121(N) (5 classes)
Bluegrass Songwriting - Morning and afternoon tracks
Mon-Fri, Jun 17-21, 2019; 9 a.m.-12 noon
Mon-Fri, Jun 17-21, 2019; 1-4 p.m.
Campers will learn about song craft by listening to bluegrass songs, generating song ideas, developing lyrics, and exploring melody and chords to create and arrange an original group song for final performance. Students with songwriting experience will be encouraged to think critically about technique. For all levels of songwriting experience
Instructor: Lynda Dawson
Fees: $93(R or PineCone members) $121(N) (5 classes)
**Each June class is limited to 12 students between the ages of 8 and 15. Students must provide their own instruments. Pen, paper, and a recording device are recommended as well.**
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