2025 Instructors

Week 1

Fiddle

Maddie Denton (Level 4)

Shane Cook (Level 3)

Katrina Nicolayeff (Level 3)

Chirps Smith (Level 2-3)

Bobbie Pearce (Level 2)

Lydia Conway (Level 1)

Guitar

Jake Eddy (Level 4)

John Lowell (Level 3)

Cade Slayden (Level 1-2)

Mandolin

Tim O’Brien (Level 4)

John Reischman (Level 3)

Harry Clark (Level 2)

Chad Fadely (Level 1)

Bluegrass Banjo

George Guthrie (Level 3-4)

Week 2

Fiddle

Bruce Molsky (Level 4)

Katie Shore (Level 4)

Natalie Padilla (Level 3)

Chirps Smith (Level 2-3)

Jacie Sites (Level 2)

Laura Dalbey (Level 1)

Guitar

Chris Luquette (Level 4)

Mike Dowling (Level 2-3)

Cade Slayden (Level 1)

Mandolin

Nick Dumas (Level 4)

Tyler Andal (Level 2-3)

Ryan Kelly (Level 1)

Clawhammer Banjo

Joe Newberry (Level 3-4)

Teaching Levels

Level 1 – For students just beginning their musical journey. Children should be old enough to learn in a group setting without assistance. We recommend having some playing experience prior to taking the level 1 class.

Level 2 – For students ready to move beyond the beginner class. These students should have some experience with learning by ear.

Level 3 – Intermediate students will find these classes have much to offer in genre-specific styles. Students should have experience in learning by ear and a repertoire of basic tunes.

Level 4 – Advanced classes are for students looking for a challenge. These instructors may have their own criteria for their class. Students taking a level 4 class should consider themselves advanced. These classes may assume a working knowledge of theory. Level 4 classes will move at a faster pace than level 3 classes.