2014 Festival – workshop events
Illinois has rich and diverse folk music traditions that are little known to most people. Since the beginning of the 19th century, the many peoples who have made Illinois their
Continue readingFolksongs of Illinois, Workshop with Bucky Halker
This workshop will seek to answer four basic questions. Where did the bagpipe come from? Where does it exist now? How does the bagpipe work? How do I get started?
Continue readingLearn About the Bagpipes, Workshop with Paul Hinson (all levels)
In this workshop, Pop will address all levels of playing ability. He will first present a familiar, entry-level tune and demonstrate methodic ways to syncopate and vary the arrangement, bringing
Continue readingFingerstyle Guitar Workshop with Pop Wagner (all levels)
Performance tips from Mother Banjo on how to engage an audience, pace your set, and make a lasting impression in front of a crowd.
Bring your fiddle and learn a tune or two from old-time legend Frank Fairfield. Guaranteed educational fun, with some story-swapping thrown in the mix!
Bucky’s workshop will focus on opportunities available through the Illinois Arts Council and the Illinois Humanities Council, and may also touch on other fundraising measures including the National Endowment of the Arts.
Join us for an inspired song+writing workshop! First we will explore methods and techniques on how to exercise our songwriting muscles. Putting pen and hearts to paper, we will then compose a
It’s easy to begin to learn to play harmonica! Dave will lead the group using key of C diatonic 10 hole harmonicas to help you learn about the instrument and to
Continue readingHarmonica Workshop (beginning), with Dave Witzany
Personal stories are signposts in our journey. Through them we share the funny, sad, and important times of our lives. This workshop will help you prepare and present these stories
Continue readingTelling Personal Stories, Workshop with Dan Keding
Learn three tunes from some of Laura Cortese and Mariel Vandersteel’s favorite fiddling traditions. We will focus on stylistic and groove differences as well as ways to explore your personal
Continue readingTunes from Our Travels Workshop with Laura Cortese