Bluegrass Ensembles Spring 2024
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Bluegrass Ensemble 102 (See bottom of page for info on 101 class)
This class is designed for bluegrass students who are getting more comfortable with taking "breaks" and playing rhythm at moderate tempos. If you are looking to learn the secret handshakes of bluegrass that aren't explained at the jams, then this class will take that mystery away and make you a more competent and informed player. By the way, it's a lot of fun too.
These classes will cover more material than the beginner ensembles (see below), in the same amount of time. There will be focus on kick-offs/endings, what role your instrument plays in the group (rhythm and lead), encouragement to learn melodies by ear, potentially taking improvised breaks, and much more. All of these elements will be catered to your comfort level.
Prior to the start of class a few fiddle tunes will be picked by the instructor so that you can start practicing before class starts. Each student will have the opportunity to pick a song that they would like to play with the class. Those songs will be learned, and performed by the whole group. After the last class meeting the group will perform somewhere in Boulder County (TBD).
Instructor: Robby Loeb
Class size: For any class to run, there must be at least 4 people signed up.
Session 2 (Open)
What time: Tuesdays, 7:30 to 9:00pm
Duration: 7 weeks
Class dates: April 2 - May 14
Performance: Performance frequency will depend on your classes readiness to play. Each class will perform at least two times during this session. It is not required to attend every performance. We will perform on Thursday nights at The Stand in Boulder. An additional fee of $15 will be charged for each performance.
Session 3 (Open)
What time: Wednesday, 5:30 to 7:00pm
Duration: 7 weeks
Class dates: April 3 - May 15
Performance: Performance frequency will depend on your classes readiness to play. Each class will perform at least two times during this session. It is not required to attend every performance. We will perform on Thursday nights at The Stand in Boulder. An additional fee of $15 will be charged for each performance.
Session 4 (FULL)
What time: Wednesday, 7:30 to 9:00pm
Duration: 7 weeks
Class dates: April 3 - May 15
Performance: Performance frequency will depend on your classes readiness to play. Each class will perform at least two times during this session. It is not required to attend every performance. We will perform on Thursday nights at The Stand in Boulder. An additional fee of $15 will be charged for each performance.
Session 5 (OPEN)
What time: Thursday, 11:00am to 12:30
Duration: 7 weeks
Class dates: April 4 - May 16
Performance: Performance frequency will depend on your classes readiness to play. Each class will perform at least two times during this session. It is not required to attend every performance. We will perform on Thursday nights at The Stand in Boulder. An additional fee of $15 will be charged for each performance.
Price & Enrollment
$39 per class | plus $15 per performance
If you are new to these classes please contact us, or use our chat feature, to confirm that there is space available. It is also highly recommended that you meet with the instructor to see which class is best suited for your skill level. Meeting with the instructor is a free consultation that will take less than 30 minutes.
Bluegrass Ensemble 101
This class is designed for the beginning bluegrass player. In order to get the most out of this class, you should be able to switch between chords and/or hold rhythm on your instrument. The class will focus on how to play in a group setting successfully. You will learn how to kick-off and end a song, what role your instrument plays while taking a solo and playing rhythm, what standard bluegrass song format is (The I, IV, V), and much more.
Prior to the start of class a few fiddle tunes will be picked by the instructor so that you can start practicing before class starts. Each student will have the opportunity to pick a song that they would like to play with the class. Those songs will be learned, and performed by the whole group. After the last class meeting the group will somewhere in Boulder County (TBD). If you are looking to learn the secret handshakes of bluegrass that aren't explained at the jams, then this class will take that mystery away and make you a more competent and informed player. By the way, it's a lot of fun too.
Instructor: Robby Loeb
Session 1 (OPEN)
What time: Tuesdays, 5:30 to 7:00pm
Duration: 7 weeks
Class dates: April 2 - May 14
Performance: Performance frequency will depend on your classes readiness to play. Each class will perform at least two times during this session. It is not required to attend every performance. We will perform on Thursday nights at The Stand in Boulder. An additional fee of $15 will be charged for each performance.
Price & Enrollment
$39 per class | plus $15 per performance
If you are new to these classes please contact us, or use our chat feature, to confirm that there is space available. It is also highly recommended that you meet with the instructor to see which class is best suited for your skill level. Meeting with the instructor is a free consultation that will take less than 30 minutes.