{"product_id":"nov-14-blues-fingerpicking-with-eric-madis","title":"Nov 14: Blues Fingerpicking with Eric Madis","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSaturday, November 14, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e11am – 1pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDusty Strings 3406 Fremont Ave N\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaximum Enrollment:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRegistration \u0026amp; Refund Deadline:\u003c\/b\u003e Wednesday, November 11, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCountry blues includes the southeastern (Piedmont) and southwestern traditions of Blind Boy Fuller, Mississippi John Hurt and Robert Johnson. This workshop will teach a classic tune from those traditions, how to develop strong thumb accompaniment and techniques for embellishment and improvisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkills Needed:\u003c\/b\u003e Knowledge of basic chords, barred chords, and familiarity with blues will help participants in this class for guitarists at intermediate and above skill levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat to Bring:\u003c\/b\u003e Please bring your guitar. Please give us a call if you think your guitar might need a tune-up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTeacher:\u003c\/b\u003e Eric Madis is a working musician, recording artist and has taught guitar throughout the US and Canada since 1976.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ericmadis.com\/\"\u003eericmadis.com\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":53709667696940,"sku":"20261114MADIS","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0872\/2481\/1820\/files\/2026Nov-BluesFingerpicking_PinterestPin.jpg?v=1786825183","url":"https:\/\/store.dustystrings.com\/products\/nov-14-blues-fingerpicking-with-eric-madis","provider":"Dusty Strings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}