Workshops by LWM

LIVE GROUP INSTRUCTION

Lessons With Marcel is now offering workshops via Zoom to cover all kinds of topics including right hand technique, improvisation, arranging, rhythm, playing in a group, etc. You’ll see everything taught on the YouTube channel in more detail and in a space where questions can be asked live and instructor feedback can be given. The workshops will be hosted by Marcel Ardans, Mickey Abraham and Andy Hatfield, and we’ll often bring in special guests (which will likely include some big names)! 

We love the community that’s been growing on the LWM Discord, the YouTube live streams, and of course the group jams with the Bluegrass Coalition. We want to keep creating educational content and keep creating online spaces for flatpickers and other bluegrass musicians to hang out and one way to do that is with workshops. 

(Remember, Zoom workshops come with follow-up recordings and learning materials.)

October 7th

Teacher: Mickey Abraham
When: Oct 7th at 1-2:00 PM Eastern
Level: All Levels
October Tune: Whiskey Before Breakfast

Once a month Mickey Abraham will be hosting the new collaborative workshop for bluegrass addicts, Flatpickers Anonymous. The workshop will take on the structure of a masterclass. Each participant will be required to work up their break for the designated tune of the month, in the class each picker will present their break and receive feedback from Mickey, other students…

October 7th

Teacher: Andy Hatfield
When: Oct 7th at 2-3:00 PM Eastern
Level: Intermediate

Champion Andy Hatfield for this Saturday workshop on how to use hot licks over a chord progression. We’ll be using the classic banjo song “Theme Time.”  Together, we’ll construct a break using the best licks we can come up with as a group.  Andy will be putting it all together, and explaining a little bit of the “how” and “why” as we go…

October 14th, 21st, 28th

Teacher: Hayes Griffin
When: Oct 14th, 21st, 28th at 2-3:00 PM Eastern
Level: All Levels

Feel like your playing is being held back by an inadequate knowledge of the fretboard? This 3 week course is designed to jump start your progress and help you gain fluency on the guitar. In week 1, Hayes will show you how to plant “anchor notes” in your mind that will help you orient the guitar fingerboard with arpeggios and pentatonic scales…

October 21st

Teacher: Marcel Ardans
When: Oct 21st at 1-2:00 PM Eastern
Level: Intermediate/Advanced

You know that majestic, lyrical, ringing sound that players like David Grier insert into their fiddle tunes? That’s floating, it is one of flatpicking’s best kept secrets (okay, banjo players and some of the country tele guys do it too).

This deceptively simple technique will take your flatpicking to new heights and force you to reconsider…

November 4th

Teacher: Mickey Abraham
When: Nov 4th at 1-2:00 PM Eastern
Level: All Levels
November Tune: Lonesome Fiddle Blues

Once a month Mickey Abraham will be hosting the new collaborative workshop for bluegrass addicts, Flatpickers Anonymous. The workshop will take on the structure of a masterclass. Each participant will be required to work up their break for the designated tune of the month, in the class each picker will present their break and receive feedback from Mickey, other students…

November 11th

(To be announced)

November 18th

(To be announced)

December 2nd

Teacher: Mickey Abraham
When: Dec 2nd at 1-2:00 PM Eastern
Level: All Levels
December Tune: Roanoke

Once a month Mickey Abraham will be hosting the new collaborative workshop for bluegrass addicts, Flatpickers Anonymous. The workshop will take on the structure of a masterclass. Each participant will be required to work up their break for the designated tune of the month, in the class each picker will present their break and receive feedback from Mickey, other students…

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