{"product_id":"nov-21-continuing-clawhammer-with-benny-bleu","title":"Nov 21: Continuing Clawhammer with Benny Bleu","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSaturday, November 21, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e11am – 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, November 18, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkills Needed:\u003c\/b\u003e All skill levels welcome. If you know what 'bum diddy' means, then you will feel comfortable here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat to Bring:\u003c\/b\u003e 5-string banjo, notepad or recording device\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTeacher:\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eMarch of the Mollusk\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBanjo Jubilations\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eBanjo Meditations\u003c\/i\u003e are focused on traditional banjo playing and his latest, \u003ci\u003eWhen I Am a Fossil\u003c\/i\u003e, pushes the boundaries of the possibilities of clawhammer.\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":53703196868908,"sku":"20261121BLEU","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0872\/2481\/1820\/files\/2026Nov-ContinuingClawhammer_PinterestPin.jpg?v=1786581177","url":"https:\/\/store.dustystrings.com\/products\/nov-21-continuing-clawhammer-with-benny-bleu","provider":"Dusty Strings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}