Steve Smith, a highly acclaimed mandolin player and wonderful teacher, will be offering a workshop in a Northeast Portland home on Sunday, Nov. 17. For information and reservations, contact clairell2002@yahoo.com.
Here’s what Steve writes about it:
Many mandolin players need help developing solos for vocals tunes for jams and for bands. This multi level class class will cover the use of double stops to create kick offs and play solid melodies for solos. While this technique works for any style of music bluegrass with be the focus. Along with the double stop technique the integration of pentatonic and blues and how they can be used along with the double stops to get pro solos.
Handouts included. Recording welcome