Ongoing: The second Saturday of every month
Welcome to the world of blues guitar! This class will immerse you into this wonderful style of music. Along the way, you will also learn about different blues players - old and new - and numerous songs and blues techniques, including strums, rhythms, turnarounds, fills and more. We’ll also cover basic theory as it applies to the blues and learn the chords and techniques that define the blues. Lots of playing in class and all songs provided in tab format.
| When | The second Saturday of every month |
| Time | 10:00 a.m. to noon |
| Cost | $35 per class |
| Level | Intermediate to Advanced |
| Contact | 503-757-7522 / dave@davemullany.com |
Begins January 26
Dust off those dulcimers and mark your calendars for a monthly Dulcimer Jam at Artichoke, 4th Saturdays from 11 – noon. Join novice and long-time strummers for some music fun. Beginners are welcome. Sally Smith will lead the group and provide new tunes every week.
| When | 4th Saturdays |
| Time | 11 am to noon |
| Cost | $5 |
| Level | All levels welcome |
| Contact | 503-824-2520 / sally@pickersporch.com |
Begins Saturday, June 7, 2008
First Saturday uke jam with Marianne Brogan, ukulele teacher, founder of the Portland Ukulele Association - www.pdxuke.org. Ukulele Elementary monthly jam is intended to provide an opportunity for beginners to become more proficient in a variety of skills: rhythm and strumming, chord vocabulary, listening skills, finger-picking, and singing (if you want to). We will play a variety of songs, 3-5 chords, in different keys. Light instruction, lots of fun. All levels welcome! Materials provided.
| When | Every First Saturday |
| Time | 10:30 a.m. to Noon |
| Cost | $8 cash or check please |
| Level | All Levels |
| Contact | 503 679-0391 / pua@teleport.com |
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