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BMG Federation On-Line Festival Day 27th March
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You are banjovially invited to join us at our Online BMG Festival for concerts and workshopsI've had a sneaky preview of Aaron Jonah-Lewis' concert and it's definitely not to be missed!…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Sandra Woodruff Mar 20, 2021.

Classic Banjo Course with Aaron Jonah Lewis 12th - 14th June at Halsway Manor in Somerset

The BMG Federation is very excited that Aaron will be tutoring the Classic Banjo course at their 2020 weekend summer school and want to encourage as many players as possible to sign up! Details are…Continue

Started Dec 1, 2019

Performer(s) Required Edinburgh March 27th
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Can anyone recommend any performers local to Edinburgh? It turns out Rob MacKillop doesn't play banjo these days.Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Sandra Woodruff Jul 15, 2019.

Aaron Jonah Lewis
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Are any of you familiar with this classic banjoist?Continue

Tags: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZJSBX1XwBQ

Started this discussion. Last reply by thereallyniceman May 8, 2019.

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Finger-Style 5-string Banjo Course with Tutor Chris Sands at Higham Hall

June 14, 2024 at 6:30pm to June 16, 2024 at 4pm
This course will concentrate on improving banjo technique. Participants will study solos and discover how alternative fingerings can improve performance. Also covered will be exercises for development of the hands. The course will be suitable not only for intermediate and more advanced players, but anyone with a sound basic knowledge of the instrument and a reasonable insight into playing banjo solos will be welcome. Students will need to be able to read music notation, however assistance with…See More
Jan 23
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5-String Classic Banjo Course with tutor Elias Sibley at Halsway Manor

July 21, 2023 at 4pm to July 23, 2023 at 3:45pm
This course is suitable for both beginners with sound basic knowledge of instrument and music reading, as well as more experienced players. All main aspects of finger-style banjo playing will be covered, with particular regard to interpretation, technical development, fingering, sight reading, practice techniques and ensemble playing. This will be achieved through relaxed and friendly classes involving both tutor and group feedback. Participants will be informed of pieces to be studied in…See More
Jan 18, 2023
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Weekend Classic Banjo Course in Somerset with Aaron Jonah Lewis at Halsway Manor

June 10, 2022 at 4pm to June 12, 2022 at 4pm
This class is part of the BMG Federation Summer School and will focus on the improvement of technique and musicianship in classic banjo playing through the study of various pieces and exercises. We will concentrate on tone and clarity, rhythm and timing, phrasing and dynamics, and we will discuss various practice methods. We will explore both solo and ensemble playing and look into how to create your own arrangements for the banjo. Standard music notation will be used, and music will be…See More
Jan 23, 2022
Sandra Woodruff replied to Sandra Woodruff's discussion BMG Federation On-Line Festival Day 27th March
"and ...... Matt Norman has arranged Banjo Etchings by GL Lansing as one of the two pieces for his Orchestra workshop ......"
Mar 20, 2021
Sandra Woodruff posted a discussion

BMG Federation On-Line Festival Day 27th March

You are banjovially invited to join us at our Online BMG Festival for concerts and workshopsI've had a sneaky preview of Aaron Jonah-Lewis' concert and it's definitely not to be missed!We have an exciting line up of concert artists and workshops – see all the details…See More
Mar 15, 2021
Sandra Woodruff posted a status
"There are still places on Aaron's classic banjo course at Halsway Manor June 12th - 14th. It would be great to have a few more sign up ....."
Mar 14, 2020
Sandra Woodruff posted a discussion

Classic Banjo Course with Aaron Jonah Lewis 12th - 14th June at Halsway Manor in Somerset

The BMG Federation is very excited that Aaron will be tutoring the Classic Banjo course at their 2020 weekend summer school and want to encourage as many players as possible to sign up! Details are on Halsway Manor's website at https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/british-bmg-federation-summer-school or see attachmentSee More
Dec 1, 2019
Sandra Woodruff replied to Sandra Woodruff's discussion Performer(s) Required Edinburgh March 27th
Jul 15, 2019
Richard William Ineson replied to Sandra Woodruff's discussion Performer(s) Required Edinburgh March 27th
"What will they be required to do?"
Jul 15, 2019
Sandra Woodruff posted a discussion

Performer(s) Required Edinburgh March 27th

Can anyone recommend any performers local to Edinburgh? It turns out Rob MacKillop doesn't play banjo these days.See More
Jul 14, 2019
Daniel Bradbury replied to Sandra Woodruff's discussion Chris Sands Banjo Course at Knuston Hall June 14th - 16th
"I shall be there Sandra, and hope to see many old banjo friends and make new ones.  It's always a wonderful event."
May 9, 2019
thereallyniceman replied to Sandra Woodruff's discussion Aaron Jonah Lewis
"Please make requests for personal information off site. Maybe you should to leave an email address for people to contact you directly."
May 8, 2019
Rob MacKillop replied to Sandra Woodruff's discussion Aaron Jonah Lewis
"Then you should do that privately, surely?"
May 8, 2019
Sandra Woodruff replied to Sandra Woodruff's discussion Aaron Jonah Lewis
"Yes I'm in the process of doing that but it's always good to hear from people having first-hand experience"
May 8, 2019
Joel Hooks replied to Sandra Woodruff's discussion Aaron Jonah Lewis
"Have you asked him? It is a little strange to ask for business references on a public message board. "
May 8, 2019
Sandra Woodruff replied to Sandra Woodruff's discussion Aaron Jonah Lewis
"It's clear from the replies that he's a brilliant player but it isn't always the case that brilliant players make good teachers and I'm interested to find out about his group teaching if anyone has experience of it…"
May 8, 2019

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At 10:28 on July 5, 2012, Richard William Ineson said…

Welcome to the wonderful world on banjo ningers Sandra, Glad to know that you found us at last, spread the word, we've got all the best pictures and the best music and the best recordings and ...... 

At 15:04 on July 7, 2012, Richard William Ineson said…

Most people have, and the motives generally involve someone, normally me, parting with money, let me know the worst, and I will give it some consideration, but don't hold your breath.

Richard

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