WFHB Bloomington Community Radio
Andy Cohen, in town from his Memphis, TN home for a HOOMAC (Hoosier Original Music Association) show the night before, also at Sleeper’s Bar, has graciously agreed to have a workshop on the Piedmont style of guitar playing for anyone interested (all ages). There’s no advance registration or payment, participants should count on paying $25 cash (or check) to Cohen at the workshop. All proceeds go to the artist. andycohenmusic.com or https://www.facebook.com/AndyCohenBlues for info on Andy.
From Cohen:
“What I usually do is walk through the mechanics of Piedmont style playing, which involves coaching people to alternate their thumb over two or more strings while they use their fingers to play a melody. I have a way of forcing it, such that the students get the idea in a practical way, while I also teach them how to count and what to listen for in this kind of music. Depending on the initial skill level of the students, I can take it to any of several levels and leave them with homework. Participants should bring their phones or a camera, and a notebook to take notes.”
