Old
Songs offers Group
Classes in a variety of acoustic instruments in six
weekly group sessions*, Spring and Fall.
Classes
now take place at the Old Songs building at 37 South Main St.,
Voorheesville
Most
Spring Classes begin on the first week in March.
See individual
classes below for
days and times.
SPRING
2008 CLASSES
• Beginning
Bodhran (Irish Frame Drum) with Robert Daly, Thursday,
6:00 - 7:15 pm Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27 & Apr. 3 & 10
Bring your bodhran to class. You will learn the two most common
rhythms
in Irish music—the Reel and the Jig. No prior drumming
experience needed.
Class fee includes a beginner instruction book for each student.
Any questions, contact Robert at 518-852-6335 or Email:
• Bodhran
II (Irish
Frame Drum) with Robert Daly, Thursday,
7:15 pm Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27 & Apr.
3 & 10
For those who have taken the beginning
class or are familiar with the basic technique and rhythms
and want to explore further. Any questions, contact Robert
at 518-852-6335 or Email:
• Beginning
Piano Accordion with Peggy Hart, Tuesday,
6:00 - 7:15 pm
Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25 & Apr. 1 & 8
Bring your piano accordion and join the
fun. Peggy will teach basic beginning technique, theory and note
reading for BOTH hands.
It’s easier than you
think. If you have any questions regarding your instrument or ability, contact
Peggy. Phone: 518/239-4706 E-mail:
• Accordion
Band Workshop with Peggy Hart,
Tuesday, 7:15 - 8:30 pm Mar.
4, 11, 18, 25 & Apr. 1 & 8
A "beyond beginning" class
with an emphasis on making music together. Contact Peggy with
questions: 518/239-4706 or Email:
• Bluegrass
Banjo: Beginning & Beyond
with Dave Kiphuth, Monday 6:00 - 7:15 pm Mar. 10, 17, 24, 31 & Apr. 14,
21
We will explore the basics of bluegrass banjo; chords,
finger patterns, tunes, back-up and neck theory.
This class can be tailored in any direction to accomodate needs
of students. Thoughts or questions? Contact David:
518-587-4735
• Clawhammer
Banjo with George Ward, Wednesday,
7:15 - 8:30 pm Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26 & Apr. 2 & 9
George will teach clawhammer (frailing) technique, tailoring the
class to the playing level of the student. Learn new tunes, meet
other players and improve your playing. You will need a 5-string
banjo. A tape recorder is recommended. Call George with questions:
518-399-0315 or Email:
• Beginning
Fiddle with Mike Otis, Thursday,
6:00 - 7:15 pm Mar.
6, 13, 20, 27 & Apr. 3 & 10
This course will focus on the basics
of playing, including bowing and fingering techniques. You
will learn Old-Time and Celtic fiddle tunes by a combination
of written notes and learning by ear. The course will also
cover practice tips, and the care and feeding of your instrument.
For more information, contact Mike at 518-872-0864.
• Irish
Guitar Accompaniment with Eric Everson, Monday,
7:15 - 8:30 pm Mar. 10,
24, 31 & Apr. 14, 21, 28
(note that Mar. 17 and Apr. 7 are skipped)
Getting in
Tune with Your Melody Players -- Both Mentally and Instrumentally. Learn
methods for accompanying tunes in different keys; popular chord progressions,
and accompaniment for the Irish tune set structure (including how to listen
for key changes during a set of tunes). Information on different players’ styles,
sessiun etiquette for accompanists, and techniques for “building” a
set of tunes will be included. Members of Curragh will join the program throughout
in order to provide opportunities to work with melody players and hear their
perspective on accompaniment. Course will be taught on 6-string guitar tuned
in Dropped D, with use of a flat pick. Some knowledge of chord shapes up the
neck will be helpful but not necessary. Note: this class will focus on the
accompaniment of dance tunes and will not cover song accompaniment. For beginning/intermediate
players. For more information, contact Eric at
518-756-8273 or
• Beginning
Fingerstyle Guitar with Roger Mock, Wednesday,
6:00 - 7:15 pm Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26 & Apr. 2 & 9
This class is for guitar players with
at least some basic playing ability who want to expand their
fingerpicking
skills.
We’ll be doing song accompaniment and instrumentals
from Celtic, blues and American folksong repertoire. Direction
of the class will be partially inspired by student interest. Contact Roger for info:
518-861-5782 or
• Beginning
Mandolin with Mike Otis, Thursday,
7:15 - 8:30 pm Mar.
6, 13, 20, 27 & Apr. 3 & 10
An introduction to mandolin playing,
covering both picking and chord techniques, with a repertoire
based on traditional fiddle tunes. Instrument care and selection
will also be discussed. For more information, contact Mike
at 518-872-0864.
• Mandolin
II with Mike Otis, Tuesday,
6:00 - 7:15 pm Mar.
4, 11, 18, 25 & Apr. 1 & 8
A further exploration of the mandolin,
expanding upon the technique and repertoire covered in the beginning
class. For more information,
contact Mike at 518-872-0864.
•Beginning
Mountain Dulcimer with Susan Trump, Monday,
6:00 - 7:15 pm
Mar. 3, (skip 10),
17, 24, 31 & Apr. 7, 14
We'll explore DAD tuning, work on strum
directions and left hand fingering. We'll learn some fiddle tunes,
and other repertoire that works well on dulcimer. Contact Susan
for info. Phone: 518/ 357-4018 Email:
• Intermediate
Mountain Dulcimer - A with Susan Trump, Tuesday 7:15 - 8:30 pm Mar. 4, (skip 11),
18, 25 & Apr.
1, 8 & 15
The focus is on repertoire
building using a variety of styles, including fiddle tunes, songs,
Celtic melodies, waltzes, while
learning appropriate picking, or finger picking techniques
and fingerings. Contact Susan for more info:
Phone:
518/357-4018 Email:
• Intermediate
Mountain Dulcimer - B with Susan Trump, Tuesday,
8:30 - 9:45 pm Mar. 4, (skip 11), 18,
25 & Apr.
1, 8 & 15
Same as Intermediate - A
at a more gentle pace. Phone: 518/357-4018
Email:
• Beginning
Irish Pennywhistle
with George Ward, Wednesday, 6:00 - 7:15 pm Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26 & Apr. 2 & 9
All you need is a Key of D pennywhistle (some will be available at
the first class). Students will play tunes right away and will leave
the course with a solid basic repertoire. George brings to the class
a lifetime love affair with the whistle and Irish music, and years
of teaching it. Contact George with questions. Phone: 518/399-0315 Email:
Directions
To 37
South Main St., Voorheesville
From Route 20/Western Ave. take
Route 155 south toward Voorheesville 3.2 miles; turn right at
the 2nd stoplight on Route 306/Voorheesville Ave. Follow into
village (about 1/2 mile); turn right on S. Main St. (look for
Stewarts Shop at that corner). 37 S. Main is across from Stewarts.
For evening events, parking is available behind Voorheesville
Carpet Co. and Phillips Hardware, down the street on your right.
From Route 85/New Scotland Ave. follow
southwest from Albany/Slingerlands to Route 85-A. Follow 85-A
into Voorheesville 2.2 miles. Take right on Voorheesville Ave.,
and first left onto S. Main St. (look for Stewarts Shop at that
corner). 37 S. Main is across from Stewarts. For evening events,
parking is available behind Voorheesville Carpet Co. and Phillips
Hardware, down the street on your right.
From Route 156/Altamont-Voorheesville
Rd. follow Route 156 to Route
85-A in Voorheesville; left on 85-A. Go 0.2 miles and turn left
on Voorheesville Ave., and then take first left onto S. Main
St. (look for Stewarts Shop at that corner). 37 S. Main is across
from Stewarts. For evening events, parking is available behind
Voorheesville Carpet Co. and Phillips Hardware, down the street
on your right.
Krumkill Rd. and Johnston Rd.(near
Crossgates Mall) offer other possible approaches. Either will
lead to Normans Kill Rd. which becomes Voorheesville Ave. See
map.
Old Songs, Inc. reserves the right to cancel any
class should the minimum registration of 4 students not be met.
NO REFUNDS will
be given for absences. If a student drops out after the first lesson,
he/she may have a refund less $31 (the cost of one lesson plus
the registration fee). NO REFUNDS will be given after the second
lesson.
Old Songs, Inc.
PO Box 466 • Voorheesville,
NY 12186-0466
(518) 765-2815 • Fax: (518) 765-4248 • Email: