Irish Banjo Skills
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3 Week Workshop Series

Each weekend I will cover a different set of banjo skills and techniques. There are 4 available time slots each weekend to accommodate most sides of the globe

1. Saturdays @ 11am GMT 
2. Saturdays @ 8pm GMT/2pm CST/ 3pm EST

1. Sundays @ 11am GMT 
2. Sundays @ 8pm GMT/2pm CST/ 3pm EST

**NOTE**
Summer time ends in Ireland on October 31 but not until November 7th in the US. This will affect the US time for the November 6th workshops.

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#1 Foundation Techniques
​November 6 & 7
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This workshop covers the absolute basics for good banjo set up. Yes, it will suit complete beginners down to the ground, but it will also offer a refresher and check in for more established players. Having good foundations in place such as a correct pick hold and hand placement, is essential to a relaxed and flowing picking technique.  I also explain in detail the importance of understanding and regulating your picking pattern. Picking determines so much in banjo playing - rhythm, tone, ornamentation, flow. An unregulated or haphazard picking pattern causes many of the banjo's problems such as missed notes, speed, jerky rhythm. Do you know what your right hand is doing? Many don't!
In this workshop I will present the ideal banjo set up, with tips and tricks to make everything easier and more relaxed. I also offer individual analysis and feedback in a group setting, allowing everyone to learn through observation and discussion.
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#2 Ornamentation
​November 13 & 14
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Triplets, trebles, hammer on's, pull offs, chord, slides and more. The complete ornamentation workshop. Everything you wanted to know about adding flair and style to your banjo playing. I will begin with the basic ornaments and build up to more challenging and exciting techniques. 
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#3 Improving Rhythm & Flow
​November 20 & 21
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This workshop is where it all come together. Good basic techniques set the foundation for fluid, easy, relaxed banjo playing. Banjo can sometimes suffer from a metronomic type rhythm, but the good news is that there are lots of simple tricks and tips to create smooth, flowing music. 
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