Monroe Mandolin Intensive Curriculum (8/22-9/23)

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This course is intended for students at an intermediate to advanced level who want to focus more exclusively on the distinct mandolin style of Bill Monroe. Students will learn many concepts in bluegrass style playing, but with a uniquely “Monroe” take on them. Focus will be on rhythmic drive, the bluesy side of bluegrass, and learning the fretboard in various keys while learning many classic Monroe mandolin solos.

Class sessions take place on Tuesday evenings at 9 pm eastern time, with follow-up practice sessions on Saturdays at 11 am eastern time. Students are welcome to attend the live sessions, but it is not required. All class sessions are recorded and available to view on the class website at the students’ convenience.

The course runs from August 22nd through September 23. The week of August 29th will be off due to Matt’s touring schedule. The are a total of eight live class sessions (four class sessions and four review sessions) during the course.

The course fee is $125. Register here

Here is the curriculum:

WEEK 1 (8/22)

Using open strings

Picking exercise I

Playing backup

Playing fills behind the vocal

I’m Going Back to Old Kentucky

Gotta Travel On

Midnight on the Stormy Deep

On and On

WEEK 2 (9/5)