Creating Mandolin Solos for Bluegrass Songs Using the JAM Songbook
About Creating Mandolin Solos for Bluegrass Songs Using the JAM Songbook
In this 4-week class we will learn how to create mandolin solos for 8 bluegrass songs from the JAM Songbook. (2 songs each week) All registered US students will be mailed a copy of the songbook to use in the class and it's theirs to keep. (Once enrolled we will contact you for your mailing address)
This class is limited to 8 students.
This is a small interactive class and each week everyone has a chance to play for other class members.
Class Goals
- - Pick out the melody based break on a Bluegrass song by ear
- - Ornament a melody based break on a Bluegrass song
- - Gain confidence playing in a bluegrass jam session
- - Gain knowledge of the mandolin fretboard
Age Range
Adults
Skill Level
Advanced Beginner. You must know your basic G, C, D, A and E chords and change smoothly between them at a slow to medium tempo.
| Enroll and receive in the mail your copy of the JAM Songbook, created by Pete Wernick and Liam Purcell. (Mandolin not included) |
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When
The class will meet for four weekly 90-min live online sessions at 7 pm ET | 4 pm PT | 23:00 UTC on the schedule below. The first session is on May 18.
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Enrolled students receive lifetime access to the video recordings of the classes.
How It Works
Students can connect to the online platform using a tablet or computer with reliable internet. To actively participate online students also need a webcam with microphone. The class is covered by the Lessonface Guarantee.
Book 1:1 online lessons with Alan Epstein on their Lessonface profile.
Alan Epstein
Lessonface Mandolin Teacher of the Year in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2023. I have been playing mandolin for the past 52 years and I've been teaching others to play mandolin for over 25 years. I've preformed in bluegrass bands in Colorado, North Carlina, Pennsylvania, Michigan and New York.
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