Thursday evenings from April 10 – May 29:
8-week beginner clawhammer banjo class with Davey Harrison
7-8:20pm at Muso (2040 Winnebago St, Madison, WI 53704)
$195 (Scholarships available)
Registration: https://forms.gle/vj3a23W2T25bXXb97
During this 8-week course join roots musician Davey Harrison as we focus on the fundamentals of old-time clawhammer banjo. The class curriculum will initially tackle the challenges of the basic clawhammer technique. As we become more comfortable with the fundamentals of the style, we’ll expand to cover additional topics such as “drop thumb,” the rhythmic function of the banjo in old-time music, and learn instrumental and vocal repertoire.
Pre-requisites: This class is appropriate for total beginners on the banjo, as well as those who have dabbled in the past but want a refresher on the fundamentals.
Materials: Each student will need a 5-string banjo for the duration of the class. All other materials will be provided.
To learn more about Davey Harrison, visit his website: https://www.daveyharrison.com/bio
This course is brought to you by The Music Lab and is funded in part by a grant from the Madison Arts Commission, with additional funding from the Wisconsin Arts Board.
For additional information or to request a scholarship, contact Heather Williams at themusiclabmadison@gmail.com.
