Fall Jam 3-Day Bluegrass Guitar Workshop
with Tim Stafford
Dates and Times:
Thursday, November 6 (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
Friday, November 7 (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
Saturday, November 8 (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
Cost: $250.00 MBOTMA Members (login to unlock this price)
$275 Non-Members (Join MBOTMA for as little as $35)
This workshop will be geared toward the intermediate to advanced player. Beginners are welcome, but students should be able to play along with bluegrass standards at least at moderate speed, be able to comfortably change chords on a 3 or 4 chord song. Some TABs will be provided and video and audio recording will be allowed for certain segments.
Your workshop fee includes admission to the Fall Jam which includes workshops, main stage performances, Jams, Draw Bands, Ukulele, Old-Time and Bluegrass music. Pickin’ Parlor Live (Open Stage) and so much more! (Admission to the Saturday night Anniversary Celebration extra).
If you wish to stay at the Crowne Plaza, we have a special room rate of $107 (plus tax) per night. Be sure to ask for the Bluegrass rate when you book! Crowne Plaza’s phone number is: (763) 559-6600
The PA is the connection between you as a performer and the audience. It is critical that you have a solid understanding of how to make the most effective use of all the technology available to you. This workshop will be in 3 segments. 11 am will be setting up the PA then at 11:30 learn to work with the single Mic Everyone is welcome. Draw bands are highly encouraged to come. At noon Aaron will shift to PA Management
Three songwriters will each present an original song. Tim and Phil then will offer thoughts and advice on structure and presentation. Phil Nusbaum will offer thoughts on what broadcasters are looking for when you seek to get your songs played on the air. You do not have to be a songwriter to attend or benefit from these perspectives. Everyone is welcome!
With Brent Fuqua and Becky Schlegel These two veteran performers go beyond the setlist to discuss ways you can take your next show to a new level. Entertain your audiences, have more fun and get more bookings!
Stagecraft will be at noon on Saturday in Studio 2. Q&A is a big part of these Panels so bring your questions!
With Ellen Stanley, Katryn Conlin and Tom Peschges
This panel promises to be a lively discussion of how to build an audience, and book better gigs! We will cover topics like, Websites, EPK’s, Booking emails, social media strategies and more. As with all of our panel discussions, please bring your questions!
