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Learn how to use the stage equipment, mics, monitors, to your best advantage as a performer.
Introduction to fundamentals of music theory. Definition of the major scale and chords derived therefrom. Nomenclature of intervals. Rudiments of tonality and functional harmony. For great musicians who've been wondering what it all means.
You’ll learn a road-tested skill for getting others quickly “on the same page” when sharing songs or tunes. We’ll also work on skills that improve the musicality of group performances.
Sam Armstrong-Zickefoose and Willi Carlisle will present unique possibilities for banjo songsters to expand their repertoire and writing skill with chord progressions, writing techniques, rhythmic ideas. Bring a banjo and your
Learn a tune and talk fiddle maintenance with violin maker and Guest Dance Band artist Joe Thrift
Bring your kids and their wiggles!
Want to call dances but don't know the first thing? Come learn the first thing! We will take an introductory look at some of the fundamentals for calling square dances. Come ready to dance!
Enjoy the beautiful live music of English Country Dancing while you learn the basic figures and enjoy some classic dances.
Alaskan festival-favorite Beth Chrisman shares advice from decades on the road and as one of Texas’ most revered honky-tonk fiddlers.
Learn some basic steps for dancing to string band music
Learn Appalachian Old Time guitar techniques from Guest Dance Band guitarist Riley Baugus
Mostly waltzing to beautiful live music by Full Circle. Some swing etc. Non didactic experience with long time dancers. I'll be available for more detailed instruction if you ask.
General info session of Rasmuson Foundation's Individual Artist Award (IAA) program, with special focus on Fellowship award open to individual mid-career/mature artists (applications accepted from Mar. 10-May 5).
Guest artist Willi Carlisle and his band will lead a traditional southern square dance, taught on the spot, and answer your burning questions! Expect to move, but no experience required. Callers, musicians, and dancers welcome!
Dance Band Guest Artist will share traditional Appalachian ballad singing techniques and stories
This workshop will break down the layers of both playing and singing, and guide you through exercises to integrate them together efficiently and meaningfully. All strumming instruments welcome.
Writing with a prompt, how to get unstuck, cowriting, how to start and finish a song... a little bit of talking, a lot of songwriting
Tone Production and Improvisation
Come learn some of the tips and tricks about playing square dances successfully. All instruments and all skill levels are welcome!
Are your instruments gathering dust or making too little noise? Hoping to find something real nice? Meet, greet, and trade instruments with your fellow festivalgoers! 3-5:30 pm.
Come try your hand at these super fun instruments. You'll be playing a whole song by the end of the workshop. Limited to 20 participants and geared towards those who haven't played before.
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51st Year — April 6-12, 2026
Main Stage | Centennial Hall, 101 Egan Dr.Dance Stage | JAHC, 350 Whittier St.Juneau, Alaska
