Peter Schwimmer — Portland, OR, USA

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I am offering banjo lessons (Scruggs and/or melodic style bluegrass is the primary emphasis - but blues, jazz, other styles can be explored) with an emphasis on helping players learn how to create their own solos and backup to songs, how to figure songs out by ear, and how to apply music theory to make the creation of their own music easier. I can write out tab but emphasize learning by using recordings of the material covered during the lesson, which leads to a deeper understanding of the banjo and a better developed ear. I have lots of playing, recording, and teaching experience, including stints with Lincoln Crockett (and Band), Cedar Flats (a brand new band), Dr. Corn's Bluegrass Remedy, the Muddy Bottom Boys, New Old Friends, Train 145, Ida Viper, Small Towne Bluegrass, Front Range, Sam Hill, Peter Rowan, Vassar Clements, Jack Cooke and the Virginia Mountain Boys, Del McCoury and the Dixie Pals, Rose City Bluegrass, and others. My rate for lessons is $40 /hour, though a "sliding scale" might be possible if you are unable to afford my going rate.