{"product_id":"oct-7-28-beginning-clawhammer-banjo-1-with-molly-tenenbaum","title":"Oct 7 - 28: Beginning Clawhammer Banjo 1 with Molly Tenenbaum","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFour Wednesdays, October 7, 14, 21, 28\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e6:30pm – 7:30pm\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 Saturday, October 3, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis 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, as well as links to source recordings for further learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkills Needed:\u003c\/b\u003e None!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat to Bring:\u003c\/b\u003e 5-string banjo in playable condition, tuner, recording device (smartphone or other), paper and a pen or pencil. Need to rent a banjo? Dusty Strings has an affordable \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/f200de-70.myshopify.com\/pages\/rentals\"\u003erental program\u003c\/a\u003e. Please call (206) 634-1662 or come to the shop between 10:30am – 6pm as rentals are subject to availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTeacher:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\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:\/\/f200de-70.myshopify.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":53802630152492,"sku":"20261007TENENBAUM","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0872\/2481\/1820\/files\/2026Oct-Clawhammer1_PinterestPin.jpg?v=1787261801","url":"https:\/\/store.dustystrings.com\/products\/oct-7-28-beginning-clawhammer-banjo-1-with-molly-tenenbaum","provider":"Dusty Strings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}