Two pieces of good news for Taborgrassers!

Hey Taborgrassers!

Two pieces of good news for you. 

Good news #1: Taborgrass Classes and Workshops are beginning October 10! Details below.

Good news #2: Patrick Connell, my good good pal and frequent Taborgrass instructor, is jumping on board to run Taborgrass with me. He’s a fantastic source of bluegrass wisdom, a mighty fine flatpicker, and an all around swell human being. If you’ve yet to meet him, I hope you get the chance soon!

            Classes are starting October 10! Each Saturday we’ll be offering three things: a workshop focusing on a particular instrument (Oct. 10 is a guitar workshop with Patrick Connell), a jamming workshop, and open jamming on the taborgrass lawn. We’ll also be offering a Zoom class each Wednesday evening focusing on learning songs and tunes.

            Instrument workshops will feature a local professional bluegrass musician sharing their advice on how to improve on their instrument. October 10 will feature a flatpick guitar workshop with Patrick Connell. Workshop attendance is capped at 10 people, first come first served. Tuition is $20. 11:00am-12:30pm. You must register in advance via this form: https://forms.gle/urAgqoGocyFLwoKE8 . This is necessary to keep workshops Covid-safe. Social distancing will be observed, and masks are mandatory. Bring your instrument, your questions, and a notebook if you’re the note-taking type.

             Jam workshops will be led by Patrick Connell and I, and will focus on building the skills required to jam in the wider bluegrass world. We’ll discuss how to call a song, communicate non-verbally, play breaks, and add in fancy stuff like kickoffs, fills, and bass runs. Workshop attendance is capped at 10 people, first come first served. Tuition is $20. 1:00-2:30pm. You must register in advance via this form: https://forms.gle/y1K89vHhYRUPvbL79 . This is necessary to keep workshops Covid-safe. Social distancing will be observed, and masks are mandatory. Bring your instrument, and come with a song or tune you’d like to call.

            Open jamming will take place on the lawn at Waverly from 11:00am to 2:30pm. Please bring a chair if you’d like to sit. Social distancing will be observed. Suggested donation $5.

            Zoom classes will take place each Wednesday from 6:00-7:00pm. Each class will focus on a small selection of songs and tunes, to be announced beforehand. Given the timing delay when using zoom, it’s not really possible for all of us to play together in the way we normally would. Instead, these classes will consist of Patrick and I leading songs and tunes that students can play along with while muted, then discussing the songs and answering questions. This class is open to everyone! Tuition is $5. Use this form to register and receive an invitation to the zoom meeting: https://forms.gle/heoPALUL5He8oeTUA

So excited to get Taborgrass back up and running! Virtual or not, hope to see you all soon!

Kaden