1989, the AK Folk Fest was one of Ken Waldman's first times ever on stage. Since then he's made a life on tour combining fiddle tunes, poetry, and storytelling--and now has 20 books, 12 CDs. Come learn how you too can take your art further.
Simple meditative dances honoring different spiritual practices. Open to all ages, no experience necessary.
We enjoy doing the dances done by people in other countries at weddings, parties, festivals – just about any time people get together and music is present. Our dances will be low-impact and accessible to all.
Dirk and Amelia live in the heart of Cajun country and spend much of their time immersed in the music of Amelia’s grandfather, Dewey Balfa. They also have a long history of sharing music with Creole greats like Bois Sec Ardoin and the Frank Family. This workshop, open to all instruments and singers, will focus on what makes music from this part of Louisiana unique in terms of rhythm, language, melody, etc. Participants will learn about two-steps, waltzes, and blues.
Participants will learn tips on playing songs and tunes in a group setting. How can we support the song/tune leader so that we make the best music possibly? All instruments welcome.
Are you in a community where you wish there was a dance but there is no one to call it? Or have you been at a rocking old-time music house party where a square dance would be great in that living room? We’ll learn the basics of calling some simple but satisfying dances that get people up and dancing fast, including circles, scatter mixers, and squares.
Hoist the anchor and warm up those pipes! Join us for rollicking maritime melodies, call-and-response fun, and harmonizing like a true sailor. No sailing experience needed—just bring your voice, your spirit, and a love for the good ol’ sea!
Sacred Harp is a community musical event emphasizing participation, not performance. The music, sung in four-part harmony, is intense, haunting, and exuberant. No experience needed, but rudiments of music notation are helpful.
Join us for a ukulele workshop, sponsored by the Juneau Jambusters! Perfect for beginners and intermediates, you’ll learn basic chords, master a one-chord song, and play in a group. Build rhythm, confidence, and have a blast!
Teach your muscle memory to play chords and chord patterns same way as you learned to play melodies. Stop thinking! Feel the chord changes and move chord patterns automatically on all four strings. Fiddle Chord fingerboard diagram handout.
Learn 20 alternative fillers to the ubiquitous Grand Right & Left that will spice up your dance calling, thrill your dancers, and keep them guessing. All levels of callers welcome. Let's have some fun.
Take your first steps in the world of harmonica, and learn to start jamming now with the world's most popular instrument.
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