to play music!"
Classes for total beginners in bluegrass and clawhammer banjo, fiddle and mandolin are being offered in Asheville, North Carolina. These beginning classes are for people of ALL ages, and will be taught by Wayne Erbsen, who has taught for over forty years and has authored twenty-five books on playing various musical instruments. He is host of Asheville's Public Radio WCQS "Country Roots" radio program on Sunday evenings at 88.1 FM from 7:00 -9:00 PM. Listen live on Sunday nights www.wcqs.org
On-Going Class: The Log Cabin Band I 7:30- 8:30ish PM Tuesdays. This group of semi-beginners on fiddle, mandolin, bluegrass and clawhammer banjo, guitar and bass is open to people who have recently started to play their instrument, and are looking for further instruction and an opportunity to play with other folks who are at the same level. Each week all the instruments will learn at least one new tune and play tunes and jam on the group's growing list of bluegrass and old-time songs. Cost: If you sign up for at least 6 consecutive classes, it's $120. If you'd rather pick and choose the classes you attend, it's $25/class. COME JOIN OUR BAND! It's FUN! If you're not sure this group is for you, by all means contact Wayne for more information. If you come to this class, and it doesn't work for you, it's FREE.
On-Going Class: The Log Cabin Band II 7:30- 9:00ish Thursday evenings. This intermediate bluegrass & old band is an ongoing "institution" that combines about a dozen intermediate level musicians who play fiddle, mandolin, bluegrass and clawhammer banjo, guitar and bass. If you can play some tunes on your instrument but don't have the opportunity of playing with other people, you are encouraged to contact Wayne for more information. Each week all the instruments will learn one or two new tunes and play tunes and sing songs in our growing list of bluegrass and old-time songs. Cost: If you sign up for at least 6 consecutive classes, it's $120. If you'd rather pick and choose the classes you attend, it's $25/class. COME JOIN OUR BAND! It's FUN!
NEW CLASSES STARTING SEPTEMBER 9, 2008.
Introduction to Bluegrass & Clawhammer Banjo. 6:00 - 7:00 PM Tuesday evenings. This unique class give banjo lovers a chance to learn bluegrass and/or clawhammer banjo. It will meet for six sessions, and will continue with an optional six week session after that. NOTE: For the 1st meeting, Bluegrass and Clawhammer banjo pickers will meet separately for just their first class, and together after that. Clawhammer banjo students will meet at 5:00 PM on September 9, 2008 and Bluegrass students will meet at 6:00 PM on September 9, 2008. Starting on the 2nd meeting, September 16, 2008, Clawhammer and Bluegrass banjo students will meet together at 6:00 PM. COST: $120 for 6 sessions plus $19.95 for Wayne's book Bluegrass Banjo for the Complete Ignoramus! or Clawhammer Banjo for the Complete Ignoramus! (Both books include instructional CD). For details, see http://www.nativeground.com/instruct.asp
This class is for 100% beginners with no experience whatsoever with the banjo. Partial "ignoramuses" are also welcome. (You're a "partial ignoramus" if you play bluegrass banjo, and are taking the class to learn Clawhammer, or vise verse). Remember: This classes is GUARANTEED because Wayne promises he can teach anyone to play.
We are now offering high quality banjos and mandolins at an affordable price. Click HERE for info.
NEW CLASS STARTING SEPTEMBER 9, 2008.
Introduction to Fiddle or Mandolin. 7:30 - 8:30
PM Tuesday evenings starting
September 9, 2008. This class will meet for
six sessions, and will continue with an optional six week session after
that. COST: $120 for 6
sessions plus $19.95 for Wayne's
book
Old-Time Fiddle for the Complete Ignoramus! (Includes
instructional CD). For details, see
http://www.nativeground.com/instruct.asp
This class is for 100% beginners with no experience whatsoever. Partial "ignoramuses" are also welcome. Remember: This classes is GUARANTEED because Wayne promises he can teach anyone to play.
In August 2007 The Log Cabin Band I
performed at the Shindig on the Green in Asheville, NC. Here we are
,
all 17 of us! Check us out on UTUBE:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7Qv3yHJzwg
For registration, instrument rental and additional information on the classes, call Wayne (828) 299-7031, or email
banjo@"nospam"nativeground.com Omit "nospam" when emailing (unless you're a spammer!)For more information about Wayne's
instruction books or songbooks, visit
http://www.nativeground.com/ Attendance & Refund Policy: To reserve a place in the class,
please register in advance. You are entitled to a full refund if
you are unsatisfied with the quality of the teaching and are not learning
anything. To qualify for a refund, you must attend all classes and make a
reasonable effort. Note: There are no refunds or make-ups for missed classes, except in unusual
circumstances. Payment is normally made on the first night of class, unless other
arrangements are made. Instrumental Rental: A few banjos and fiddles are available to
rent for $39/6 weeks. Reserve yours early! Instruments for Sale: Wayne occasionally has instruments for sale or
he can order you one for you. Available right now is a new
fiddle, handsome case and bow, all for $149. Call for details.
If you'd like to learn to play banjo, fiddle,
mandolin or guitar, and don't see what you're looking for above, get in touch with Wayne and he'll let you know when
the next class will start. (828) 299-7031 or
banjo@nativeground.com
Praise from Former Students
"I must admit that I was a bit skeptical when you guaranteed that you could teach anyone to play the fiddle, especially me, but dang if you didn't!" Mike Evans
"I wanted to let you know how much I've enjoyed your class. I am in awe how fast I caught on and how much I love practicing my mandolin. Your teaching style is truly amazing. Thanks again for a great experience." Judy W.
"I continue to build on the great foundation you provided in the "beginning mandolin" group classes earlier this year. Thanks for getting me started on the road to playing bluegrass mandolin." George Buttermore
"Wayne could teach a willow branch to play." Howard Bivins
"Thanks for all the knowledge you imparted and making learning so much fun!! Your teaching style is the best by far." Cheers, B. Clarizio
Gift Certificates Available!
The classes will be held in a perfect setting in the large living room of
a 1940s log cabin located at 111 Bell Road in east Asheville, North
Carolina. In cold weather, we'll gather around the hearth with a raging
fire in the fireplace.
Directions: Log Cabin Cooking & Music is located at
111 Bell Road, just off off New Haw Creek Road in the Haw Creek section of
East Asheville. From Highway 240
in Asheville, take exit #7. From 240 going East, turn left at the
light. From 240 going West, turn right at the light. Now you're on
Tunnel Road going east. At the very first light, turn left and then take
a sudden right on New Haw Creek Road. Go about 1 ˝ miles. On your
right you’ll see a baseball field. Turn right at the beginning of the ball
field on Bell Road. Pass Evergreen Charter School on your left. You’ll see
a new development on your right, (Ozark Springs Road) and then our big
garden on the right. At the end of the garden, you’ll see two big black
mailboxes that say 111 and 109. Turn right there. As you come up the
driveway, the cabin will be on your left. You can park either in front of
in back of the cabin.
(See
photo).
Log Cabin Cooking & Music
111 Bell Road
Asheville NC 28805
Phone: (828) 299-7031
Fax: (828) 298-5607
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