{"product_id":"oct-7-28-clawhammer-banjo-classics-with-molly-tenenbaum","title":"Oct 7 – 28: Clawhammer Banjo Classics with Molly Tenenbaum","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFour Wednesdays, October 7, 14, 21, 28\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e7:45pm -8:45pm\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\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-language: JA;\"\u003eDeepen your skills, expand your repertoire, and explore banjo style by learning tunes from influential banjoists and recordings. Each week will focus on one or two pieces from sources such as Etta Baker, Blanche Coldiron, Cousin Emmy, Murph Gribble, Tommy Jarrell, John Cohen’s \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eHigh Atmosphere\u003c\/i\u003e anthology, and \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eClawhammer Banjo\u003c\/i\u003e vols 1, 2, \u0026amp; 3, from County Records. And we’ll throw in a contemporary “classic” or two. With each tune, you’ll learn techniques to apply to other tunes and songs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkills Needed:\u003c\/b\u003e (Mixed Levels—lower intermediate to advanced) Comfort with basic frailing (the bum-diddy pattern), familiarity with G, Double-C, and modal tunings. Ability to play a tune or song by heart all the way through without stopping, at a steady tempo (slow or medium is fine). Drop thumb not required, though we will practice and refine it in the class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat to Bring:\u003c\/b\u003e 5-string banjo in playable condition, paper, pen or pencil, recording device (smartphone or other).\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":53982328946988,"sku":"20261007TENENBAUMM","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0872\/2481\/1820\/files\/2026Oct-ClawhammerBanjoClassics_PinterestPin.jpg?v=1787854100","url":"https:\/\/store.dustystrings.com\/products\/oct-7-28-clawhammer-banjo-classics-with-molly-tenenbaum","provider":"Dusty Strings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}