Robby Loeb - Three-finger Banjo (Scruggs & Melodic Style)
"Banjo makes everything better."
I began teaching banjo in Boulder, Colorado in 2003. I focus on teaching the Earl Scruggs 3-finger, and melodic style Bluegrass banjo method, which involves learning particular roll patterns and back-up rhythm styles. I enjoy teaching students traditional Bluegrass songs as well as helping students learn and develop their own style. My intent is to find out exactly what my students want to get out of playing the banjo, and what their learning style is so that I can adapt to it.
Whether your focus is learning every bluegrass tune under the sun, how to improvise a solo, or just being able to hold your own at a campfire with the rest of them, I can help you with that. I believe that each student can successfully achieve the expression of musical artistry through efficient practice habits, and proper guidance. Once the technical elements of playing an instrument are achieved, the door is wide open to making music as a form of art.
I studied under banjo legend Alan Munde at South Plains College in Levelland, Texas. On top of studying banjo, I also took courses in guitar, bass, Bluegrass history, audio engineering, and ensemble classes. More recently, I have studied with renowned banjo player Rob McCoury from The Del McCoury Band, and award winning banjoist Jayme Stone.
I have been the director of the bluegrass ensembles at Harmony since it's inception in 2009. I am also the owner of the studio.
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Willie Gammell (Three-Finger Banjo)
Willie has played in nearly every kind of band you can think of, and in nearly every city in the US. Willie plays guitar, ukulele, bass, mandolin, and banjo.
He played guitar in rock bands in high school. He then attended Shenandoah University, studying Jazz and Classical guitar before he heard the call of the road and joined up with the Southern Funk Orchestra. Willie played society gigs around DC and as a hired gun for demos and out of town bands.
Willie helped form the Soulutions, a world music influenced reggae band. Soon Willie found himself in NYC, giving lessons to people of all ages where ever the Subway would go. Here he formed one half of the duo The Galt Line, and toured coast to coast.
Back in the DC area, Willie taught, recorded, and toured with the psychedelic metal band The Neighbors. Recently Willie has been living in Boulder and teaching all over the front range.
Willie will show you that anyone can play music. He'll bring his love of performing and broad knowledge to you in every lesson.
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Josy Rosales
Josy started his music journey when he picked up the guitar at only 8 years old. As his love for the instrument grew he decided that he wanted to dedicate his life to pursuing a career in music, so when he turned 18 he moved to Boston to attend Berklee College of Music. He graduated in 2017 with a degree in songwriting.
He moved to the midwest, where he performed with groups across a variety of styles, including rock, country, bluegrass and reggae. For years he recorded and toured with Earthmother, a jamband that enjoyed success in the midwest area.
Through the years, Josy has learned a variety of stringed instruments. He has taught himself banjo, mandolin and ukulele. He also discovered a passion for teaching and sharing his talents with others. Helping people grow and accomplish their musical goals is something that he takes very seriously and finds incredibly fulfilling.
Josy is ready to guide you through your musical journey, no matter your age or what style of music you are interested in!
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