2012 Workshops

Weekend Workshop Program
Saturday
9.00 - 10.0010.00 - 11.00
11.00 - 12.00
Room 1Fingerstyle GuitarHarmonicaOld Time Banjo
Room 2UkuleleCajun FiddleOld Time Fiddle
Room 3Double BassHarmony SingingTry a New Instrument
Priory HallFiddle Tune JamCloggingCajun Dance
Sunday
9.00 - 10.0010.00 - 11.0011.00 - 12.00
Room 1Bluegrass FiddleMandolin
Room 2AutoharpDobro
Room 3Bluegrass GuitarBluegrass Banjo
Priory Hall
GardenGospel Singing

Weekend Workshops
Fingerstyle
Guitar
Bob McGowanGet that alternating thumb working, and some counter melody!Bob will help show you how!
UkuleleBill Plant and Trisha ScottFresh from their tour of the States, learning the uke with Bill and Trish is just too much fun!
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Double BassEvan WebbEvan has enormous teaching experience, play lots of instruments and this year he is on the bass case!
Fiddle Tune JamPeter Hisco
Wendy Jackson
Bluegrass style jam for all instruments —pick the melodies or play the chords of some standards at a medium pace. All welcome.
HarmonicaRick DempsterWe’re so fortunate to have a master teaching our first harmonica workshop. Break out those harps and don’t miss it.
Cajun FiddleAndy BaylorAndy is a versatile musical treasure and he’ll be sharing his love of Cajun music with some invaluable tips on this fiddling style.
Harmony SingingOld SouthThe boys from S.A. with the finest of harmonies will be sharing their expertise and also leading the Sunday Gospel Session.
CloggingBelinda GibsonBelinda has been keeping the clogging alive at Beechworth for a while now. Get along and get those feet tapping.
Ol time BanjoLee FieldingCome and meet Lee, who is all the way from QLD with ‘Breaking Hart Benton’ and get some tips on his fine clawhammer style.
Ol time FiddleNorm AdamsNorm has a long history of teaching and performing in the Old timey scene in Victoria. Come and soak up some of his expertise!
Try a New InstrumentPeter and Wendy and friendsEver wanted to try—double bass, fiddle, mandolin, dobro, banjo, autoharp but never had the chance……. Now is your chance!!!
Cajun DanceMargot HitchcockThe Cajun Queen will get your steps up to scratch so you can do a bit of two-stepping to the Cajun Combo on Saturday night!
Bluegrass FiddleMick Moffitt.Mick is one of the finest bluegrass fiddlers in the country and will share some insights into the bluegrass style.
AutoharpGraeme FletcherJust back from the ‘California Autoharp Gathering’ Graeme has lots of ideas to share.
Bluegrass Guitar(Uncle) Doug WallaceWith a wealth of all round guitar knowledge under his belt, Doug plays with precision and great tone. How does he do it?
Bluegrass BanjoJenny ShimminShe’s been mixing it with the top players in the U.S. for years and keeping the boys here on their toes. Don’t miss her valuable advice!
DobroLeonard CohenLeonard will surely inspire you to embrace the beautiful steel sounds of the dobro.
MandolinAndrew HookAndrew has a long Bluegrass pedigree in Australia. Get some tips on his technique.