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Hands-On Workshops

MBOTMA again is pleased to present a series of "hands-on" workshops, offering opportunities to learn from talented national and regional musicians. Participants will take their instruments out of their cases and learn new skills, techniques, and tunes. Each workshop has one or two instructors and 10 pre-registered participants, who will get chairs in the workshop circle.

Participants may reserve a spot by signing up ahead of time at the workshop table starting at 9:45 am the day of the workshops. Most workshops will be designated as beginning, intermediate, or advanced level, while others will be appropriate for all levels. Beginning level workshops are intended for players just starting out, and intermediate and advanced level workshops are intended for those with more experience. You will be able to sign up for only one workshop each day. If you are not one of the registered participants or you don't have an instrument, you are welcome to "audit" the workshop by observing from the back.

Friday Schedule 

Time Workshop Tent A Workshop Tent B
12:00 PM Bluegrass Banjo with Zack Vickers (Dave Adkins & Mountain Soul)

Bluegrass Fiddle with Layla Cantafio (Dave Adkins & Mountain Soul)

1:00 PM

Bluegrass Mandolin with Ari Silver (Dave Adkins & Mountain Soul)

2:00 PM Bluegrass Banjo with Trustin Baker (The Baker Family) Bluegrass Guitar with Elijah Baker (The Baker Family)
3:00 PM Bluegrass Mandolin with Carina Baker (The Baker Family) Bluegrass Bass with Elijah Baker (The Baker Family)
5:00 PM Friends of Bill W

Saturday Schedule

Time Workshop Tent A Workshop Tent B
11:00 AM

Bluegrass Fiddle with George Mason (Amanda Cook Band)

12:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM Old-Time Banjo with Cameron DeWhitt Bluegrass Guitar with Clay Hess (All Stars)
3:00 PM Old-Time Fiddle with Kate Gregory Old-Time Guitar with Morgan Harris
4:00 PM Bluegrass Banjo with Ron Block (All Stars) Bluegrass Mandolin with Aaron Ramsey (All Stars)
5:00 PM Friends of Bill W



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