Cahalen Morrison

Cahalen will be teaching banjo at this week long course. Immerse yourself in a week long intensive music programme in the West of Wales with world class tutors. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced player you will gain immeasurable benefits from spending a week with your tutor. We focus on learning tunes by ear and listening skills, building confidence either to play in front of other people, performing or joining a session (we run slow jams for those just starting out). Students are encouraged to form scratch bands and there is plenty of time to rehearse ready for the big Friday night student concert where participants demonstrate what they have learned with their tutor groups or as a band. All players have the opportunity to stretch themselves, maybe learning new techniques, maybe trying out new tunings, maybe playing unfamiliar styles of music or playing in groups but most importantly playing together, eating together and having fun. The camp focuses on folk music from around the world but mostly from the Americas: Old-time, Cajun and some Klezmer. The week can be intense and challenging but most of all new friendships and confidence are built and the joy of playing social dance music stays for ever.