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Bluegrass Academy Objectives
With today's resurgence
of interest in bluegrass and traditional music, there is more
call than ever for instruction. To meet this need, the Boston
Bluegrass Union offers educational programs for children and
adults.
BBU's Bluegrass Academy
offers group and individual instruction by some of the best instrumental
teachers in the greater Boston area. Beginning classes are designed
to give students a common repertoire and understanding of the
roles of the respective bluegrass instruments, and to further
their musical enjoyment and participation. Instruction is designed
to deepen the musician's understanding of the music, and to help
the musician along the creative path, whether contemporary or
traditional. Classes will help players to connect with their
natural voice.
All classes will offer
technical instruction as well as historical background. As the
Bluegrass Academy concept evolves, the offerings will branch
out to cover diverse areas of interest.
The Bluegrass Academy uses
original materials and a variety of teaching techniques, including
handouts, video, CDs, and internet support. All classes focus
on the most practical techniques, with an eye toward the big
picture: not just playing the instrument, but understanding its
role in the bluegrass band, to build the ensemble playing skills
which can enhance musical enjoyment.
The Bluegrass Academy is
committed to unlocking bluegrass in all of its forms: traditional,
contemporary, progressive, and everything in between! Together
we will have fun and share music in the jamming tradition that
has nurtured bluegrass from its earliest beginnings. Please join
us!
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