Finally, a place for beginning and intermediate bluegrassers to learn to jam, using standard tunes that everybody plays. All bluegrass instruments welcome. We'll start with slow tempos, and kick it up a notch when (if) the class wants to do so. Emphasis on ensemble playing (soloing optional).

Fred Sokolow   8-9:30 pm  Tuesdays, Feb 21-Mar 27 (6 sessions)   $150

One of the surest ways to lose the blues is to jam with other folks, playing the blues! If you play guitar, harmonica, bass (electric bass is OK), mandolin, Dobro, or just about any acoustic instrument and love the blues, this class will help you discover or hone your jamming skills. Fred will lead you through lots of classic tunes and give you tips to improve your back-up and soloing, plus show you the protocols of playing music with other people.

Fred Sokolow   8-9:30 pm  Wednesdays, Dates Pending (6 sessions)   $150

Lap-style Dobro and steel guitar are great in country music, blues, bluegrass, rock and just about any other musical genre (Fred has played both with the Tonight Show Band!). Bring a Dobro, lap steel, or any 6-string guitar with a slide and you'll learn the most popular tunings and how to get around in any key. Lots of licks, chords and solos.

Fred Sokolow   3-4:30 pm  Sundays, Dates Pending (3 sessions)   $90