Oct. 7 – Nov. 4: Beginning Clawhammer Banjo with Molly Tenenbaum (In-Person)

Four Saturdays: October 7, 14, 28, and November 4 (skip October 21)

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

In-Person at Dusty Strings, 3406 Fremont Ave N

Registration deadline: Wednesday, October 4

Skills Needed: Interest in clawhammer banjo

What to Bring: 5-string banjo, tuner, recording device (phone or other), paper and pen/pencil.

Description: This class gets you started with the old-time clawhammer banjo, including tuning, making the basic frailing (“bum-ditty”) pattern, playing chords, accompanying songs, and adding some melody notes. Each class will give you a tune or song so you can make music immediately while also practicing techniques to build on. Although the class emphasizes learning by ear, it will provide some written materials to help you remember.

About the 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.