SMF Presents – Acoustic Music Seminar
Acoustic Music Seminar • The Acoustic Music Seminar (AMS) is a groundbreaking mentorship program for young American string players, involving six days of hands-on instruction for some of the most promising and talented young string players in America. Led by acclaimed mandolin player Mike Marshall, this year’s students will learn from world-class musicians and artists such as Julian Lage, David Grisman, Darol Anger, Bruce Molsky, and Rushad Eggleston. After a week of... Read More
Rushad Eggleston
Rushad Eggleston • Rushad Eggleston is a world-renowned cello innovator, known for his mastery of rhythm and improvisation. He was the first string player to win a full scholarship to Berklee College of Music, he has been nominated for a Grammy award, played at Carnegie Hall, appeared on over 50 recordings, and played in 13 countries, scored multiple films, and licensed his music for film and TV. Rushad is also an accomplished teacher, composer, and songwriter. He... Read More
Grant Gordy
Grant Gordy • To call what Denver-based guitarist Grant Gordy does with the music he loves, the music his dad turned him on to, the music by the artists who would become his heroes and colleagues – to call it listening would be inaccurate. He hasn’t been just listening to it; he absorbs it, digests and dissects it, explores it to the very edge, feels it, knows it. From the gift of an A&L acoustic guitar from his blues/R&B guitar-playing flat-picking and... Read More
Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival
Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival • Thursday to Sunday, July 14th-17th, 2011, On the Walsh Farm, in Oak Hill, NY • Winner of the 2009 IBMA, International Bluegrass Music Association, BLUEGRASS EVENT OF THE YEAR AWARD, and 5 time IBMA Event of the Year Finalist. • www.facebook.com/greyfoxbluegrass Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival attracts about 6000 fans per day from 40 states, Canada, Europe, South America and Asia. In addition to Main Stage concerts, fans can enjoy workshops,... Read More
Berklee College of Music
Berklee College of Music • Berklee College of Music was founded on the revolutionary principle that the best way to prepare students for careers in music is through the study and practice of contemporary music. For more than half a century, the college has evolved to reflect the state of the art of music and the music business. With more than a dozen performance and nonperformance majors, a diverse and talented student body representing more than 70 countries, and a music industry... Read More
Mark O’Connor & Berklee College of Music
The Mark O’Connor/Berklee College of Music Summer String Program The Mark O’Connor/Berklee College of Music Summer String Program provides a unique opportunity to study with Mark O’Connor and some of the world’s top string players in a wide array of styles, including jazz, bluegrass, classical, Celtic, and more. During the program’s five days, you’ll have opportunities to study with instructors in small class settings and explore new musical styles and techniques under... Read More
