Mandolin Workshop

Four mandolin students holding mandolins in front of chalkboard

Mandolin Workshops

Choose from one of two levels:
Beginner: 6 weekly sessions on Tuesdays, June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2024 / 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Intermediate: 6 weekly sessions on Tuesdays, June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2024 / 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Location: TBD
Ages: Grades 6 and up, Adult

Ken Luk, instructor

Performance: Saturday August 3, 2024 / 3:30 p.m. / Kilbourn Hall

Mandolin Workshop – Beginner

6 weekly sessions on Tuesdays, June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2024 / 4:30-5:30 p.m.
This workshop is open to anyone regardless of experience. Participants will learn the fundamentals of playing the instrument (posture, right hand picking technique, and left hand position), reading music in standard notation, playing tunes with basic chords, and developing musicianship through simple improvisation.

Mandolin Workshop – Intermediate

6 weekly sessions on Tuesdays, June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2024 / 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Designed for mandolin players who are comfortable in reading and playing in first position, this workshop will focus on developing intermediate level skills – playing in second and third position, tremolo, glide strokes, as well as musicianship through playing as a small ensemble.

Program Information

Tuition: $105

Please note that payment is not due at the time of registration. The student will be billed.

Discounts:

  • 10% off for ECMS Students enrolled both semesters of current year
  • 25% tuition waiver for eligible UR employees

 

Registration deadline: June 1, 2024. After that date, potential registrants will be contacted if the program is full.


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