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Join us for **Intro to Bluegrass Banjo with John Boulding**, a 12-week course designed for adults and older teens to learn the fundamentals of bluegrass banjo technique. Classes are held on Mondays from 5:15 to 6:15 PM over 14 weeks, with breaks during the week of October 15 and Thanksgiving week. Required materials include a 5-string banjo, finger picks, a tuner, and a recording device. No prior experience is necessary, and dedicated younger students may participate with permission. Payment plans and scholarships are available, and full refunds (minus processing fees) can be requested up to one week before the course begins. For questions or accessibility requests, please contact info@reevesmusic.org.
Additionally, the **Elkin JAM (Junior Appalachian Musicians)** program, led by Meredith Wilkerson, invites 4th to 8th graders to explore traditional mountain music with options for banjo, guitar, fiddle, or mandolin. This 14-week program takes place on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5:30 PM, also with breaks on October 15 and November 26, culminating in a final performance on December 3. Instruments are provided as needed, and similar payment and accessibility options apply; inquiries can be sent to elkinjam@reevesmusic.org. Help make music education accessible through tax-deductible donations for scholarships! Sign up today to elevate your musical skills!
