{"product_id":"sep-9-30-beginning-bluegrass-banjo-1-with-dan-monte-calvo","title":"Sep 9 - 30: Beginning Bluegrass Banjo 1 with Dan Monte Calvo","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFour Wednesdays, September 9, 16, 23, 30\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 10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRegistration \u0026amp; Refund Deadline:\u003c\/b\u003e Saturday, September 5, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLearn the basics of the Bluegrass Banjo! In this course we will start from the beginning and cover the mechanics of the resonator 5 string banjo - from tuning, proper left- and right-hand technique, basic rolls, and reading tab. We will also cover the history, as it’s important to know the roots of the music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkills Needed:\u003c\/b\u003e No experience necessary!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat to Bring:\u003c\/b\u003e A banjo, tuner, and note pad. 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 Dan Monte Calvo has played banjo since 1978. He’s traveled and played with many bands in the Seattle area and Europe.\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":53396435599660,"sku":"20260909MONTECALVO","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0872\/2481\/1820\/files\/2026Sep-BluegrassBanjo1_2x3_a8e9baec-a4d6-4ccb-bfa2-6237d2cb7f81.jpg?v=1783036061","url":"https:\/\/store.dustystrings.com\/products\/sep-9-30-beginning-bluegrass-banjo-1-with-dan-monte-calvo","provider":"Dusty Strings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}