{"product_id":"jul-25-intro-to-seeger-style-banjo-with-peter-mckee","title":"Jul 25: Intro to Seeger Style Banjo with Peter McKee","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSaturday, July 25, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTime 11am – 1pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Dusty+Strings+Music+Store+%26+School\/@47.6497623,-122.3521913,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x5490150728af3449:0x27ab6e8d2dae7aff!8m2!3d47.6497623!4d-122.3496164!16s%2Fg%2F1tk1yr74?entry=ttu\u0026amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDMwNC4wIKXMDSoJLDEwMjExNDUzSAFQAw%3D%3D\"\u003eDusty Strings 3406 Fremont Ave N\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaximum Enrollment:\u003c\/b\u003e 16\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRegistration \u0026amp; Refund Deadline:\u003c\/b\u003e Wednesday, July 22, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePete Seeger’s banjo playing became a defining sound of the American folk music revival of the 1950s and 1960s. His unique style is often overlooked; however, it offers an accessible introduction to learning the 5-string banjo. His style is especially well suited for playing and singing along. In this introductory workshop, we will cover some basics of playing the banjo: learning three basic chords in both C and G tunings, capo use, basic rhythm skills, reading tablature, and Seeger’s right hand “basic strum.”\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWe will apply all this to learn to play a few songs. Mastering these basic techniques will give you the tools to continue learning and loving to play the 5-string banjo!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkills Needed:\u003c\/b\u003e The workshop is intended as an introduction for those who are new to the instrument or just learned their first few chords. Seeger’s approaches to learning and playing are especially well suited for beginners. People who have some experience but have never attempted the Seeger style are also welcome.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat to Bring:\u003c\/b\u003e A 5-string banjo and a capo. Helpful, but not necessary is a clip-on tuner. I will be working out of Seeger’s book, “How to Play the 5-String Banjo.” If you have a copy, bring it along!\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIf not, I will have handouts.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTeacher:\u003c\/b\u003e Peter McKee is a singer, songwriter, and banjo player, who has been playing in the Seeger style for more than 50 years. He is a founding member of Seattle’s folk band “Clallam County” that performed original, traditional, and delusional folk music throughout Washington State for 43 years. He has written, produced, and performed a two-hour, one-man show “Pete:\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe Songs and Times of Pete Seeger.” For the past 12 years, he has led the annual \u003ci\u003ePete Seeger Sing Along\u003c\/i\u003e at Seattle’s Northwest Folklife Festival. Peter hopes that new banjo players who learn some of Seeger’s basic techniques will come to appreciate the versatility this style can give their own playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/petesongsandtimes\/home\"\u003ePete: The Songs and Times of Pete Seeger\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: blue;\"\u003e*\u003ci\u003eMost classes and workshops are geared towards late-teens and adults. Younger learners will benefit most starting with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.dustystrings.com\/collections\/private-lessons\"\u003eprivate lessons\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: blue;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you have any questions about group classes, or the school in general, don’t hesitate to contact us at (206) 634-1662 or \u003ca href=\"mailto:music@dustystrings.com\"\u003emusic@dustystrings.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"School","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53141169045804,"sku":"20260725MCKEE","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0872\/2481\/1820\/files\/2026Jul-IntrotoSeegerStyleBanjo_2x3_6dd7a676-2bb8-4b97-b37a-834e090ab1d5.jpg?v=1777502368","url":"https:\/\/store.dustystrings.com\/products\/jul-25-intro-to-seeger-style-banjo-with-peter-mckee","provider":"Dusty Strings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}