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How to approach creating a guitar accompaniment for Gershwin songs and other American Songbook tunes -- starting with the melody, and working up to the interesting (and challenging!) chords that show up in all of this music.
The Juneau Jambuster is back! Join our annual ukulele workshop for beginning and intermediate levels. Whether you’re picking up a ukulele for the first time or returning to build on last year’s skills, there’s a spot in the circle for you!
Designed to inspire songwriters to begin writing in the talking blues tradition. He will share a few favorites, both obscure and new, and play a few original numbers, breaking down techniques and styles common to the genre.
Learn Appalachian Clawhammer banjo and Round Peak styles from banjo maker and Guest Dance Band artist Riley Baugus
Simple joyful dances from diverse spiritual traditions. Song and movements are taught. Participation is encouraged.. All are welcome. No experience needed.
Newly collected fiddle tunes from my travels in the lower 48. Bring your instrument and your recording device.
Have more fun, get everyone on
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.
A workshop for songwriters with concrete exercises to come up with song concepts and edit and elevate lyrics
Stop thinking! Teach your muscle memory to play chords and chord patterns same way as you learned to play melodies. How to feel the chord changes, find the chords, play along with a tune and practice with recordings.
Weigh anchor and hoist the sails! We'll share the stories of our favorite sea shanties, teach how we find harmonies, and sing as many tunes together as we can fit in the hold. No singing or sailing experience required!
Immersive audio has become more prevalent in recent years due to the popularity of earphones. This workshop will explain and demonstrate the effectiveness of using binaural recording in folk music, presenting lifelike realism on earphones.
Opportunity for young musicians (aged 10+) who play fiddle, guitar, banjo, mandolin, & bass. Tunes will include Cripple Creek, Old Joe Clark, Angeline the Baker and other standards. A chance to meet other young players and jam!
The great masters of painting worked first with sketchbooks; why do songwriters expect every song to be perfect from the beginning? Let's try some playful exercises to get us
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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
