I recently did a live stream covering “Old Time Music Rhythm.” You can view this 45 minute broadcast below.
Some of the things discussed in this workshop were:
Many of these things you won’t find as much in bluegrass or at all.
Professional musician and educator of 27 years. I've played Banjo and Acoustic Guitar on the stages of Carnegie Hall, The Grand Ole Opry, and The Ryman Auditorium. 4X winner of the Georgia State banjo and flatpick guitar competitions. My banjo playing was featured in the "A Waltons Thanksgiving" movie.
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