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THE BANJO/GUITAR CRUISE 2009

Curriculum Page

7-Day Workshop Cruise to the Caribbean! Sailing from Miami February 21st to 28th!

FANTASTIC WESTERN ITINERARY

MIAMI - AT SEA - LABADEE (PRIVATE ISLAND) - MONTEGO BAY

GRAND CAYMAN - COZUMEL - AT SEA - MIAMI


Check out these pictures from past cruises! click here

This year in adddition to our annual Banjo/Guitar Cruise we are going to join forces with The 11th Annual Bluegrass Cruise with workshops on each instrument.

More information about the 2009 Cruises below! Read about last years cruise and other information about the how the cruise works and the workshop curriculum below too.

There is a lot of information about the cruise and workshops on this page and through the links, it may still leave you with lots of questions, please don't hesitate to call our travel agent, ETA for cruise related questions and BanjoTeacher.com for Workshop questions and registrations, we are glad to help. ETA 888-711-7447 615-356-0702 Banjoteacher.com 1-866-322-6567

Note from Ross Nickerson at BanjoTeacher.com about the faculty.

You can depend on me to always hire dedicated instructors. The instructors will be musicians that are not only masters at their instrument but ones that have extensive experience teaching...... and enjoy it. At my workshop, you absolutley won't get answers from instructors, like... "I'm not sure how I do it".. or faculty members that are disinterested in sharing what they know or lack the ability to explain their craft in a way that is understandable and useful to the student.

Alan Munde our featured instructor is a perfect example of the level of professionalism and ability that will be offered at the workshops on the Cruise. He is considered one of the best banjo players in the world... and is.....but he's also dedicated much of his career to helping others learn the joy of playing. His sincere efforts and dedication to his students is tops and I've been trying to get him on the faculty for the last three years. He just this year retired from being a director of the Bluegrass Program at South Plains College, a college where you can earn a degree in bluegrass music.

Past Instructors for banjo have been. Tom Adams, Janet Davis, Murphy Henry, Casey Henry, Steve Huber, Ned Luberecki, Ross Nickerson, Ian Perry, Tony Trischka, Bob Carlin, , Brad Davis and Clay Hess.

Check out Alan Munde's Band Website

Curriculum

Bluegrass Banjo, Bluegrass Guitar, Bluegrass Banjo, Dobro, Mandolin, Bass, and Fiddle will include: Workshop Cruise to the Caribbean

This years curriculum is not complete, look over the 2007 schedule to get an idea of what will be offerred.

Download last years General Schedule for the Cruise and Workshops/Click to download a copy

The workshops for Bluegrass Banjo, Bluegrass Guitar, Bluegrass Banjo, Dobro, Mandolin, Bass, and Fiddle will include: and Jamming Classes offered for all skill levels, Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced!

I want to stress that the workshops will be for all skill levels, this Bluegrass workshop Camp will not be for just advanced students! In fact most students will be in the beginning and intermediate skill level categories. Any advanced students that attend will also be given special attention with their own class taught to them with their present skill level in mind as well. The classes will be split into students that are close to the same level of proficiency with the instructors rotating to the different groups. This approach will ensure that each student will have an opportunity to work with each instructor with their present skill level in mind. The workshops are about you the student. It is very important to me as the director that you find great benefit in the instruction and leadership of the faculty as well as the class curriculum. Ross Nickerson

Banjo Rentals with Goldtone! Leave your banjo at home and rent a Goldtone CC-100R banjo for the entire cruise for only 45.00. Click here for details

The workshops for Bluegrass Banjo, Bluegrass Guitar, Bluegrass Banjo, Dobro, Mandolin, Bass, and Fiddle will include:

  • Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Level Lessons and Workshops!
  • Beginner friendly workshops guaranteed!
  • Jamming lessons with opportunities to jam!
  • Fun and interactive classes.!
  • Private sessions available!
  • Three days of workshops and performances, with plenty of time off with your spouse, family or friends.

This years curriculum will include class sessions for every student and each skill level on:

  • Right and Left Hand Techniques
  • Backup Playing
  • Practice Habits and Priorities
  • Scruggs Style and Mixing Styles
  • Up the Neck Work
  • Jamming with Others
  • Rhythm and Timing
  • Playing in Different Keys and Tunings
  • Playing by Ear and Learning to Play Without Tablature
  • Also Group Jam Classes and Workshops with other Banjo Players and Guitar Players.

Our Rates include all port charges taxes and fees!

Please contact ETA FOR YOUR CRUISE RESERVATIONS! and www.banjoteacher.com FOR ALL CRUISE WORKSHOP RESERVATIONS! Note: you must make your cruise reservations through ETA to participate in the workshop. ETA takes care of all of our group needs! ETA provides us with special on board attention, extra amenities, photography, sound tech, and insure our workshop meeting space. They did a great job last year and I feel fortunate to have their expertise and experience in bluegrass music cruises on our side.

If your family or friends come they do not have to pay for the workshop
and they will have lots to do while you're picking!

Cruise Reservations
Call ETA at 888-711-7447
or 615-356-0702 or
visit www.cruise-eta.com/banjocruise.htm

Workshop Registrations
Workshop fee is 299.00
Call 1-866-322-6567 to register for the workshop or register below online by clicking the links below.

Click here to register for the workshop with a 119.00 deposit
-Click here to register for the Banjo Cruise 2008 Workshop 299.00

Workshop Cruise Registration page

Please contact ETA FOR YOUR CRUISE RESERVATIONS! and www.banjoteacher.com FOR ALL CRUISE WORKSHOP RESERVATIONS! Note: you must make your cruise reservations through ETA to participate in the workshop. ETA takes care of all of our group needs! ETA provides us with special on board attention, extra amenities, photography, sound tech, and insure our workshop meeting space. They did a great job last year and I feel fortunate to have their expertise and experience in bluegrass music cruises on our side

If your family or friends come they do not have to pay for the workshop
and they will have lots to do while you're picking!

ROOM SHARE CABINS - PLEASE LET US KNOW AT TIME OF BOOKING IF YOU WOULD LIKE US TO FIND YOU A CABIN MATE!

To register for the workshop online click here For more information and or how to register for the cruise, call 1-866-322-6567 or email-banjoteachercom@aol.com

Click here to register for the workshop with a 119.00 deposit

We are going to have a lot of fun!.

Keep checking back for more details!





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