Essential Bluegrass Fiddle Licks with Mei Lin Heirendt (Broken Compass Bluegrass)

The foundation of bluegrass fiddling is built on “licks,” or short phrases that can easily be applied to the vast catalog of tunes and songs. The memorization of licks helps expand repertoire, improvisation skills, and introduces new finger patterns that will enhance creativity and familiarity on the instrument.

This one hour workshop is open to all levels and will include a selection of licks that get progressively harder- so there will be something for everyone! The goal is for everyone to walk away understanding how to incorporate these licks into their own solos and be inspired to come up with their own.

My teaching style is largely based on repetition and learning by ear, though I will provide sheet music to take home. I’ll also give students a chance to record a voice memo towards the end of class so that they can continue listening and working on the material on their own. I’m looking forward to meeting a bunch of fellow fiddlers and sharing in the excitement of this genre and community!

Beg/Int Flatpicking with Joe Suskind

Unlock ideas, identify resistance in your playing and remove blocks through exploration of right hand techniques. By combining rhythm techniques, cross picking and single note lines we’ll bridge the gap between rhythm and lead playing.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Outcomes: Improve right hand technique and identify technical roadblocks

Whose Note is it Anyway?: Three-part Vocal Harmony with Crystal Lariza, Kaden Hurst & Lillian Sawyer of Never Come Down

The nuts and bolts of three part harmony! Learn how to find notes, blend with others, and not go crazy trying.

Appropriate for all levels.