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Workshops at Apple Mountain Music – call
(505) 237-2048 to register:
SW Pickers presents
Mary Z.
Cox in Concert - Begins with Hand’s Five Performance! Covenant
Presbyterian Church 9315 Candelaria NE, Albuquerque, NM
Click here for the flyer.
Thursday, June 19, 2008 7pm
Admission at the door— $12 non
members/$10 members
Creeping up the Banjo Neck with Mary Z. Cox (Intermediate) Begin
to play tunes up the neck in Double C. Get your fingers used to creeping
past the 5th fret without music theory or stress! We’ll use this
technique to learn Sally Ann, John Stinson’s #2 and Angeline. Come tuned
in gCGCD. Add sparkle to your playing while having lots of fun.
8:30-9:30--stay and jam awhile with Bob and Mary Z. :) Register with
Judy in advance by June 1 and get a $5 gift certificate good towards
any of Mary's CDs, Books, or T-shirts that evening
*Note: the Banjo workshop will not be held at Apple Mountain Music.
Please Contact Judy Muldawer
(505) 298-5589 for information and to register.
Friday, June 20, 2008/6:30pm to 8:30pm
Fee: $35
Stretching with the Mountain Dulcimer on string band Favorites/
String Band Style: Novice/intermediate
Mary Z.
Cox, Instructor
- Learn to "stretch" your playing with easy variations on
"Chickens Crowin" at Midnight" and "Angeline", then will experiment with
North Alabama fiddle tune, "Step Around Johnny" in an easy string band
style with fun variations. Mary Z. won two first place competitions in
2006 playing this tune--and you can learn to play it too! Please come
tuned in DAD. Register in advance (by June 1) and get a $5 gift
certificate good towards any of Mary's CDs, Books, or T-shirts that
afternoon.
Sunday, June 22, 2008 2pm to 4pm
Fee: $35
Introduction to Tin Whistle – Andy Moss, Instructor. You have
always wanted to try it! This workshop will be a great way to get you
started playing the Irish Tin Whistle. The beginner will learn the
basics of this versatile and easy-to-play instrument. Bring your own
whistle (key of D) or get one at Apple Mountain Music.
Saturday, June 28, 2008 10am to Noon Fee: $15
Anything Goes! Jam! – Hosted by Tracy Sjaardema. Bring your
instrument and play along. Bluegrass, Celtic, Western, Folk, Old-Time –
anything goes!
Saturday, July 5, 2008 10am to Noon No Fee!
Introduction to the Ukulele – Michael VeSeart, Instructor. If
you were stranded on a desert island and had only one instrument, make
sure it's a ukulele! Michael VeSeart will teach you some simple
techniques to get you started playing this fun and portable instrument.
Bring your own ukulele if you have one. If not, use one of ours (advance
registration required to reserve). Hawaiian shirts are optional!
Saturday, July 12, 2008 10am to Noon Fee: $10
Introduction to Blues Harmonica – Alex Hastings, Instructor.
Learn the basics of holding the harmonica, hand vibrato, chord and
single note playing, rhythmic melodies (the backbone of a song), and
other techniques by request. You will learn several good exercises to
practice at home and ultimately walk away with a better understanding
and knowledge of playing “blues” on the harmonica. A harmonica will be
provided for this workshop and is included in the fee.
Saturday, July 19, 2008 10am to Noon Fee: $25
Thank you for visiting,
Debra
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10th Annual Albuquerque Folk Festival!
This annual event is held at Expo New Mexico with the goal of increasing
the public’s awareness and participation in folk music, dance and other
activities. There will be live performances, jam sessions, workshops,
dances, arts and crafts, children’s activities and more. Advance tickets
are available at Apple Mountain Music for $10
www.abqfolkfest.org
Saturday, June 21, 2008
10am to 11pm
Introduction to Irish Bodhrán
Friday, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
7 sessions starting June 13, 2008,
ending July 25, 2008
Cost $85 Instructor:
Dain Forsythe
This course will introduce students to
three basic rhythms: the March, the Reel, and the Jig. Students will
also learn about the bodhráns historic and current role in Irish
traditional music. Attention will be given to the development of
techniques, execution and listening skills. After completing this course
students will be prepared to participate in a slow session. Required
Text: The Bodhrán Book available at Apple Mountain Music.
Register through
UNM Continuing Ed
Jamming with the Mountain Dulcimer
6/2 – 6/23 (5 weeks) Mondays
7 to 8 pm
A class for anyone who wants to play mountain dulcimer in a group
environment. We’ll focus on playing melody and DAD chords, learn how to
follow guitar chords by sight, as well as how to “start” songs in a jam
setting.
Required material: W.F.M.S. West, Strings and Things ($16)
Cost: $50 Click here for the flyer.
Future Jonathan Dowell Workshops for the Mountain Dulcimer
- The Five Columns of Stonehenge:
Chords from the Circle of Fifths
in Celtic Music
- Strum This:
Hammered-Dulcimer Warhorses
for the Mountain Dulcimer
- Getting High above the Seventh Fret:
- Learning to Love Your Upper Octaves
Apple Mtn Harp Circle:
4th
Saturday of
the month.
Hosted by Stephanie Sjaardema.
A beginner's circle.
All beginners are welcome.
No Fee!
Canterbury Harp Circle
1st
and 3rd Saturdays
2pm to 4pm
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