This 10-week course is for beginner/intermediate acoustic guitar, mandolin, 5-string banjo and double bass players.
Ever wanted to play in a bluegrass band? Musician Tom Cronin will take you through classic songs and instrumentals from the bluegrass repertoire. The style will be covered from its birth with Bill Monroe and his Bluegrass Boys to modern day.
About the tutor Tom Cronin is a professional musician with wide experience of folk, blues, bluegrass and rock. He teaches guitar and mandolin one-to-one and in groups including at the prestigious Music Education Centre, Sage Gateshead (UK).
Prices
The course fee is £120 for a 10-session term. You may also pay £15 per session (minimum payment £30).
There are some half-price bursaries available for adults aged 18-25 (please email learning@jazz.coop for details).
About learning and participation at The Globe You will need to bring all the equipment you need including instruments, amplifiers (if required) and music stands.
Creating a Globe Account
When you buy tickets you will be invited to create an online account. You don’t have to do this but, if you do, you will find it quicker and simpler to buy tickets in future. Also, you can access all your ticket information and livestream files from your account dashboard, which is very convenient.
Bluegrass ‘Slow Jam’ – Spring Term 2025
Thursdays: 13:00 – 14:30 at The Globe
Term starts Thursday 23 January
Half Term break: Thursday 27 February
Finishes Thursday 3 April
Course Fee: £120
Important: As well as paying for this workshop below, please make sure you fill in the enrolment form here as this will help the tutor in preparing for this course. Many thanks!
All tickets are sold subject to our Terms and Conditions of sale.
Description
This 10-week course is for beginner/intermediate acoustic guitar, mandolin, 5-string banjo and double bass players.
Ever wanted to play in a bluegrass band? Musician Tom Cronin will take you through classic songs and instrumentals from the bluegrass repertoire. The style will be covered from its birth with Bill Monroe and his Bluegrass Boys to modern day.
About the tutor
Tom Cronin is a professional musician with wide experience of folk, blues, bluegrass and rock. He teaches guitar and mandolin one-to-one and in groups including at the prestigious Music Education Centre, Sage Gateshead (UK).
Prices
The course fee is £120 for a 10-session term. You may also pay £15 per session (minimum payment £30).
There are some half-price bursaries available for adults aged 18-25 (please email learning@jazz.coop for details).
About learning and participation at The Globe
You will need to bring all the equipment you need including instruments, amplifiers (if required) and music stands.
Creating a Globe Account
When you buy tickets you will be invited to create an online account. You don’t have to do this but, if you do, you will find it quicker and simpler to buy tickets in future. Also, you can access all your ticket information and livestream files from your account dashboard, which is very convenient.
Any Questions?
Please email learning@jazz.coop
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