Bluegrass instructional resources

One full scholarship to Pete Wernick's Advanced Banjo Camp (1/18-23/10) is still available. Three such scholarships have already been awarded for the 2010 camp, but another has just recently been announced. Move quickly if you want to apply, however. The application

Joe Carr, Associate Professor of Music at South Plains College in Levelland, TX, is looking for a few mandolin players who don't read music - but would like to. He is working on a brief book on this topic, How to

When we last spoke with Raymond McLain about the Bluegrass, Old Time & Country Music program at East Tennessee State University, they were in the process of seeking full accreditation to offer a four year Bachelor of Arts degree. McLain

Cindy Baucom sent along a number of photos from this past weekend's debut North Carolina Banjo Clinic in Burnsville, NC. She was in attendance with her husband, Terry Baucom, and sent us this report. "Terry was an instructor, along with Tom Adams,

End-of-the-year tours offer unique opportunities to see familiar faces in new and interesting settings. Sometimes, it will be artists with special music, like Jerry Douglas and John Cowan, who each are touring in support of new Christmas albums. Or you may

We posted yesterday about ResoSummit, a three-day clinic for resophonic guitarists. Similar events for banjo, fiddle, mandolin and guitar have been held for years but co-host Rob Ickes felt the need to create something for his reso-buddies as well. Also neglected

This past weekend saw the 3rd annual gathering of resonator guitarists in Nashville known as ResoSummit. The event is co-produced by Rob Ickes and Betty Wheeler for ResoRevolution. Instruction was provided by a team of resophonicians including Ickes, Curtis Burch, Cindy

Just a reminder that applications for Leadership Bluegrass 2010 are due this week. Completed applications must be received by Friday, November 13, and forms can be found on the IBMA web site. This 3 day program (March 9-11) brings together people

If you've ever wanted to sing bluegrass harmony and didn't know how to learn, or if you've been trying and need some help figuring out the parts, Stephen Mougin has come to your rescue. Stephen plays guitar and sings with Sam

Here's another big milestone in the bluegrass world. Pete Wernick, aka Dr. Banjo, is celebrating his 25th anniversary offering his Winter Banjo Camps in Boulder, CO. Wernick has long been known as a pioneer in bluegrass banjo instruction. His beginner book,