Metamora Performing Arts
Mandolin Workshops
Scott Napier
Tunes in a Minor Key:
Songwriting:
Harmony Lead Singing
Jim Richter
Writing a Blues Tune
Writing a blues tune will explore how to develop motif, mood, and motion that excites the listener and compels other musicians to learn the tune. By the end of the class, class members will have collaborated in creating a tune.
Arranging a Rock Tune
This session will explore the techniques of arranging for mandolin, using a rock song.
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Lauren Price Napier
Changing a Song's Key for the Female Voice
Harmony Lead Singing
John Gates
Developing "Back up" Playing
Right Hand Pick Techniques
Evan Wilson
Mandolin 101
Workshop for those just starting out and wanting to learn a bit about what to do with the instrument. Evan plans to cover Tuning, Checking your Mandolins intonation, Chord Shapes, The Chop,The Pick Hold, The importance of Timing and Tone, and searching for a melody
Bluegrass
Topics of this workshop will be: importance of networking, knowing when to play, when not to play, and what defines bluegrass music. Evan will provide insight into the business side of bluegrass, and what it takes to make a career in this music. He'll talk about the state of bluegrass as an industry and the future direction as he sees it. Bring your questions.