Feb 4 - 25: Beginning Clawhammer Banjo 2 with Molly Tenenbaum

Four Thursdays: February 4, 11, 18, 25

6:30pm – 7:30pm

Dusty Strings 3406 Fremont Ave N

Maximum Enrollment: 16

Registration & Refund Deadline: Saturday, January 30, 2027

Grab your banjo and get ready to expand your clawhammer range! We’ll explore Double C, modal, and possibly other tunings, add more intricate melodies, vary rhythmic patterns with drop-thumb and other techniques, all while continuing to build a repertoire of tunes and songs. Learning by ear from traditional sources is emphasized, though written materials are provided to help you practice at home.

Skills Needed: This class follows from Beginning Clawhammer 1, but if you know a basic frailing pattern, can comfortably play at a slow or medium speed some simple songs and chords in G tuning, then this class is for you.

What to Bring: 5-string banjo in playable condition, tuner, capo, recording device (smartphone or other), paper and pen or pencil.

Teacher: Molly teaches old-time clawhammer banjo (also called “frailing” or “overhand” style). A banjo teacher since 1987, Molly guides students to be independent players and learners, emphasizing old-time traditional repertoire from diverse sources. She deeply loves old-time music and is always excited to get students involved in the music and the community. Molly has been playing old-time banjo since she was a teenager and has since performed around the Pacific Northwest with bands including The Queen City Bulldogs and Dram County. She’s taught locally and nationally at camps including American Banjo Camp, Augusta, and The Festival of American Fiddle Tunes.

*Most classes and workshops are geared towards late-teens and adults. Younger learners will benefit most starting with private lessons.

If you have any questions about group classes, or the school in general, don’t hesitate to contact us at (206) 634-1662 or music@dustystrings.com.