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1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
School of Musical Traditions, Takoma Park md
Every month Justin Heath teaches different classic bluegrass songs to help students take their repertoire and jamming skills to the next level. Each class focuses on melody, accompaniment, kickoffs, endings, and soloing ideas while playing the songs together as a class. All instruments and all levels are welcome! Register here: https://checkout.square.site/buy/4W22P3K4UKQODSPGCRLVGAEK
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
School of Musical Traditions, Takoma Park md
Thursdays 7:00-8:30 pm May 21st, May 28th, June 4th, June 11th (jam session), June 18th
This class is designed to help aspiring flatpickers learn essential skills, concepts, and techniques for Bluegrass Guitar. Whether you are new to bluegrass guitar or you already play and you are looking for strategies to improve, this class will be great for you.
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All Day
COMMON GROUND ON THE HILL CAMP, Westminster MD
The DC Bluegrass Union sponsors Common Ground on the Hill to provide the opportunity to teach and to study various musical instruments, especially Bluegrass instruments, as well as various art forms representing various ethnic and cultural traditions.
There is something for everyone!
Enjoy a week of intensive instruction with Industry professionals. You can stay the night in the college dormitories and enjoy the evening concerts and jams OR you can be a day student.
All Day
Clarke County Ruritan Fairgrounds, Berryville VA
The 2026 Festival is produced by SRSM Productions, a grassroots company dedicated to uniting people through live music and supporting the next generation of musicians. Get your tickets for a weekend of shows, camping, and classes!