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Ken Perlman
The Rocky Mountain Banjo Program
features a full-immersion week of banjo instruction for serious
old-time / clawhammer banjo players, with classes taught by two
of today's noted performers and teachers. Students will have the
option of taking up to four banjo classes each day, each devoted
to a different aspect of playing. The program is designed to
expose students to intensive instruction in technique,
repertoire, and ensemble playing, and to offer varied
perspectives on style and banjo-role.
The Banjo Program offers five classes of banjo instruction per
day, including a beginners' class aimed at the general music
student. One of our classes takes the form of a "jam workshop"
that focuses on strategies and techniques to help banjo players
and fiddlers work well together.
This year, we'll have two full-time banjo instructors, as great
clawhammer and Appalachian-style fiddle player
Kirk Sutphin joins Ken Perlman in the program. Here's how the day
will probably be structured.
Clawhammer Technique (AKA "Banjo Boot Camp"), taught by Ken
Perlman: Work on proper right and left hand technique in order
to grow as a player. Topics covered are drop and double
thumbing, hammer-ons, pull-offs, triplets and ornaments, playing
up the neck, improvisation, and playing in alternative meters.
Repertoire Class, taught by Ken Perlman. Ken teaches tunes
that employ the skills taught in Banjo Boot Camp.
Introduction to Clawhammer Banjo (for novice players), taught by
Kirk Sutphin.
The Banjo as Drum-on-a-Stick, taught by Kirk Sutphin. The focus
here is on rhythm and accent as central elements of clawhammer.
Special Jam Workshop for banjo players and fiddlers, taught by
Ken Perlman and Kirk Sutphin. Learn what it takes to mesh
effectively with other musicians in the old time music idiom.
We'll set a moderate pace, establish a great groove, and focus
on tunes that are both accessible and infectious.
Evening Activities: Banjo students in our program will also be
able to enjoy the same extensive after-class program as all
other music students at RMFC. This includes daily jam sessions,
contra- and square dances, and faculty concerts. See the RMFC
main webpage for descriptions of these various activities, for
logistical information, and for instructor bios.
Hope to see you in August
Ken Perlman
Banjo Program Leader
Mark Luther
RMFC Director
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