Nov 21: Continuing Clawhammer with Benny Bleu

Saturday, November 21, 2026

11am – 1pm

Dusty Strings 3406 Fremont Ave N

Maximum Enrollment: 16

Registration & Refund Deadline: Wednesday, November 18, 2026

In this workshop we will take a look at where you currently are with your playing and focus on how to improve what you're already doing well. We will hone skills like timing, fluidity, and fretboard knowledge. Then we'll focus on these skills as we learn a new tune. We'll also explore what might be lacking and set some goals for the upcoming winter downtime.

Skills Needed: All skill levels welcome. If you know what 'bum diddy' means, then you will feel comfortable here.

What to Bring: 5-string banjo, notepad or recording device

Teacher: Benny Bleu has been teaching banjo for over a decade and has taught at many esteemed camps including the Augusta Heritage Center in West Virginia. He has studied and played with old-time visionaries including Bruce Molsky, Richie Stearns, Rachel Eddy, Judy Hyman, and Mac Benford. He is an award-winning banjo player and Clifftop finalist.  His albums March of the Mollusk, Banjo Jubilations, and Banjo Meditations are focused on traditional banjo playing and his latest, When I Am a Fossil, pushes the boundaries of the possibilities of clawhammer.

*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.