Clawhammer Banjo Basics || with Brennan Henry Allsworth

Register for this class on the Driftless Folk School website by clicking here! See website for sliding scale course fee.

After enjoying the Basics of Clawhammer Banjo with Brennan Henry, students will leave with a fresh perspective on playing their banjo in an old-style! Topics will include the history of banjoes, fundamentals of strumming and drop-thumbing, music theory for the banjo, advanced techniques for playing up-the-neck, alternative tunings, and being able to play fast reels, great waltzes, and more.

This class is appropriate for beginning banjo players. Students must bring their own banjo, capo, tuner/pitch pipe, and are encouraged to bring a folder or binder for keeping their sheet music.