FACULTY FOR BANJO CRUISE LESSONS

The Banjo Cruise 2009 - Cruise Faculty Page

The Banjo workshops for the Beginner, Intermediate and Bluegrass workshops Cruises will be conducted by Ross Nickerson and limited to 15 students per cruise.

The instructors on the 7 day Bluegrass Cruise will be members of the bands on board, including Alan Bibey, Tim Graves, Josh Goforth and others TBA. The Banjo Instructor will be Ross Nickerson

The workshops will be a helpful and supportive environment for all. Please don't be intimidated to join the classes. These workshops are for students who want assistance and have a desire to learn and improve. Three days of classes with enough time off for fun with your family and friends.

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Check out these pictures from past cruises!

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

Bands Featured on the 2009 Bluegrass Cruise

Here are some of the topics coverered in the workshops:

Right and Left Hand Techniques
Backup Playing
Practice Habits and Priorities
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

Down load a copy of last years curriculum

There will be open rooms for jamming at all times
The workshops are three days of classes with enough time off for fun with your family or friends.

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Beginner Cruise Info / Intermediate Cruise Info / Bluegrass Cruise Info