"TEACHING PEOPLE TO PLAY TOGETHER SINCE 1976"
"TEACHING PEOPLE TO PLAY TOGETHER SINCE 1976"
For
over 30 years The Blue Ridge Pickin' Parlor has provided students with the
finest in music instruction. Our instructors all have experience as studio
musicians and as band members. However, those facts don't necessarily make a good
teacher. A good music instructor is someone who can take their extensive
knowledge and convey it to students clearly and in ways that are easy to
understand. They must also be patient and non-intimidating people who are able
to keep their students inspired and excited about music.
We are very proud to say that each
one of our instructors possesses all these qualities. We may sound like we're
bragging, but it's true!
Frank Javorsek
Guitar, Banjo (Bluegrass & Clawhammer)
Fiddle, Mandolin, Autoharp
Mon., Tues., Thurs.
Bill Knopf
Bluegrass Banjo, Guitar
Monday-Saturday
http://www.billknopf.com/
Howard Yearwood
Guitar All Styles; Fingerpicking
& Flatpicking, Rock & Blues
Mon., Tues., Wed.
Tom Corbett
Mandolin, Fiddle, Flatpick Guitar
Mon., Tues., Thurs.
http://www.tomcorbett.net/
Danny Faragher
Harmonica, Piano, Ukulele
Flute, Voice, Clarinet
Mon., Wed., Thurs., Sat.
David Ferguson
Guitar (All Styles)
Wednesday
http://www.davidfergusonmusic.com/
Craig Ferguson
Guitar, Lap Steel, Dobro
Thursday
http://www.craigfergusonmusic.com/
Candy Girard
Classical Violin, Fiddle
Tuesday
Susie Glaze
Singing; Bluegrass, Mountain & Folk
Saturday
http://www.susieglaze.com/
Shawni Pederson
Hammered Dulcimer
Friday
http://www.shawnirose.com/
Randy Torno
Mandolin,
Clawhammer Banjo, Scruggs Style Banjo
Flatpick & Fingerstyle Guitar
Saturday
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LOOKS WHAT'S NEW AT THE PICKIN' PARLOR!!
"LESSON EXPANSION PROGRAM"
IN OUR ADDITIONAL SPACE AT 17824 CHATSWORTH ST.
2 DOORS EAST OF THE MAIN STORE
2008 SUMMER CLASS/WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
PLEASE REGISTER AND PAY FOR ALL CLASSES & WORKSHOPS IN ADVANCE
at 818-282-9001
CLASS START DATE BASED ON SIGN UP OF A MINIMUM OF 5 STUDENTS
THERE WILL BE NO MAKE UP CLASSES
Classes for 13 Years Old and Up
“Intermediate Harmonica” 11/2 Hour Class 13 Years Old and Up
You’ll continue to sound like a pro, bending notes, and playing shakes, whahs, and wails. You’ll dig learning essential techniques such as tongue blocking, lipping and chording, and how to apply these skills to different genres: Blues, Country, Rock, or Folk. You’ll have fun discovering the wide range this li’l ax has to offer, from the sweet and sublime to the down and dirty. Bring a “C” diatonic harmonica.
Instructor: Danny Faragher
Wednesdays, 6:00pm-7:30pm 6 weeks, June 4-July 9 $108 per student
“Beginning Ukulele Class I” 11/2 Hour Class 13 Years Old and Up
Learn the basics, tuning, strum styles, chords and several tunes in various styles
Instructor: Danny Faragher
Saturdays, 3:00pm-4:30pm 6 weeks, June 7-July 19 $108 per student
“Beginning Bluegrass Banjo” 11/2 Hour Class 13 Years Old and Up
Learn how to tune, wear the picks and read tablature notation. Learn solos to popular bluegrass, old-time and folk songs and how to accompany them. This class is for the very beginner.
Instructor: Randy Torno
Monday, 7:30pm-9:00pm 8 weeks, June 16-July 29 $144 per student
“Beginning Harmonica” 11/2 Hour Class 13 Years Old and Up
You’ll sound like a pro, bending notes, and playing shakes, whahs, and wails. You’ll dig learning essential techniques such as tongue blocking, lipping and chording, and how to apply these skills to different genres: Blues, Country, Rock, or Folk. You’ll have fun discovering the wide range this li’l ax has to offer, from the sweet and sublime to the down and dirty. Bring a “C” diatonic harmonica.
Instructor: Danny Faragher
Wednesdays, 6:00pm-7:30pm 6 weeks, July 16-Aug 20 $108 per student
“Beginning Irish Dance” 11/2 Hour Class 13 Years old and Up
Does the beat of Irish music make you want to get up and dance? Here’s a chance to try it out. This class is designed for beginners, ages 13 and up, to learn the basic building blocks of Irish dance. These skills will be applied to solo (step) dance, figures dance and ceili (social) dance. All classes are beginner friendly and safety conscious.
Instructor: Wendy Dodd; Dancer-choreographer for Get Reel, BogSkippers, and the So.Cal. Ceili Co.
Tuesdays, 7:30pm-9:00pm 8 weeks, Start Date in June TBA $144 per student
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SUMMER SESSIONS FOR CHILDREN
AGES 7-12 YEARS OLD
Please register and pay for classes in advance. There will be no make up classes
SUMMER SESSION I
“Beginning Children's Guitar I” 1 Hour Class 7-12 Years
This class is for children 7 and up and is a fun and relaxed introduction to playing the guitar. Perfect for Kindermusik students continuing their musical education. Using easy techniques, perfect for small hands, each student will learn two well known simple folk songs and will begin to explore melody and harmony. This course consists of 8 one hour sessions.
Instructor: Randy Torno
Saturday, 2:00pm-3:00pm 8 weeks, June 28-August 23 $128 per student
“Beginning Children's Dulcimer I” 1 Hour Class 7-12 Years
This class is for children with an elementary level of music education. Using the mountain dulcimer, a basic three stringed instrument, each student will learn to play two well-known folk songs. We will explore melody and rhythm in a relaxed and fun filled atmosphere. Perfect for the continuing Kindermusik student. 8 one hour sessions.
Instructor: Randy Torno
Saturday, 3:00pm-4:00pm 8 weeks, June 28-August 23 $128 per student
FALL SESSIONS FOR CHILDREN
AGES 7-12 YEARS OLD
Please register and pay for classes in advance. There will be no make up classes
FALL SESSION II
“Beginning Children's Guitar II” 1 Hour Class 7-12 Years
This class is a continuation of Guitar I. Students will learn two songs as well as beginning back up. Learning to strum simple chords will allow children to jam with others and make music as a group. The course is 8 fun filled sessions for kids with basic guitar skills.
Instructor: Randy Torno
Saturday, 2:00pm-3:00pm 8 weeks, Sept. 13-Nov. 1 $128 per student
“Beginning Children's Dulcimer II” 1 Hour Class 7-12 Years
This class is a continuation of Dulcimer I.. Students will learn to two simple folk songs and begin to explore melody and harmony. Learning to accompany others will allow kids to make music as a group. 8 one hour sessions.
Instructor: Randy Torno
Saturday, 3:00pm-4:00pm 8 weeks, Sept. 13-Nov. 1 $128 per student
KINDERMUSIK
AT THE PICKIN' PARLOR
a good beginning never ends
CONTACT US FOR CLASS SCHEDULE
NEW CLASSES FORMING DAILY
NEW STUDENTS MAY JOIN ANYTIME
REGISTER FOR A FREE PREVIEW CLASS
CALL THE BLUE RIDGE AT 818-282-9001
"KINDERMUSIK ADVENTURES"
SUMMER CAMP '08 AT THE BLUE RIDGE
3 FOUR WEEK SESSIONS
$64 per session plus materials
AND A MAKE UP/CRAFTS WEEK
AT THE END OF SESSION III
WE WILL BE OFFERING CLASSES MONDAY-SATURDAY
CLASS SCHEDULE BASED ON ENROLLMENT
NEW STUDENTS MAY JOIN ANYTIME
FREE PREVIEW CLASS
CALL BLUE RIDGE TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE
"SESSION I JUNE 2-JUNE 28"
OUR TIME/IMAGINE THAT
15MOS-4 YEARS
"ZOO TRAIN"
10:30AM-11:15AM
"SESSION II JUNE 30-JULY 26"
VILLAGE
NEWBORN-15MOS
"BUSY DAYS"
9:30AM-10:15AM
OUR TIME/IMAGINE THAT
15MOS-4 YEARS
"CREATURES AT THE OCEAN"
10:30AM-11:15AM
YOUNG CHILD
5-7 YEARS
"TELL ME A TALE"
12:30PM-1:30PM
"SESSION III JULY 28-AUGUST 23"
VILLAGE
NEWBORN-15MOS
"PEEK A BOO I LOVE YOU"
9:30AM-10:15AM
OUR TIME/IMAGINE THAT
15MOS-4 YEARS
"CREATURES IN MY BACKYARD"
10:30AM-11:15AM
YOUNG CHILD
5-7 YEARS
"AROUND THE WORLD"
12:30PM-1:30PM
FALL 2008
CLASS STRUCTURE
VILLAGE
Age Range:
Birth to1½ years
Class Structure:
Eight Units, each eight weeks long
Class Length:
45 minutes
Cost:
$128/8 week course
Plus Material Fee
OUR TIME
Age Range:
1½ to 3 years
Class Structure:
Four units, each 15 weeks
Class Length:
45 minutes
Cost:
$240/15 week course
Plus Material Fee
IMAGINE THAT
Age Range:
3 to 5 years
Class Structure:
Four units, each 15 weeks
Class Length:
45 minutes
Cost:
$240/15 week course
Plus Material Fee
YOUNG CHILD
Age Range:
5 to 7 years
Class Structure:
Four units, each 15 weeks
Class Length:
60-75 minutes
Cost:
$240/15 week course
Plus Material Fee
FAMILY TIME
Age Range:
Birth to 7 years
Class Structure:
Four units, each 10 weeks
Class Length:
45 minutes
Cost:
$292/10 weeks/2 siblings
$128/10 weeks/each additional sibling
Plus Material Fee
ABC Music & Me
For more information contact:
josie.kindermusik@pickinparlor.com
Age Range:
2 to 6 years
Class Structure:
4 Weeks/Offsite/New Theme Each Month
Class Length:
30 minutes
Cost:
$50/4 week course
Plus Material Fee
Josie Perkins
Kindermusik Certified Educator
Blue Ridge Kindermusik Director
For more information contact:
josie.kindermusik@pickinparlor.com
Alicia Griffith
Kindermusik Certified Educator
Naomi Javorsek
Kindermusik Certified Educator
http://www.kindermusik.com/
