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Teaches Lessons:
Online, In Person
Styles:
Clawhammer and Old-Time
Levels:
Beginner, Intermediate
Teacher Since: 2003
Listing Created: 9/15/2016
Listing Updated: 4/27/2023
More About Me
I teach old-time, Appalachian, clawhammer, frailing, three-finger picking, and folk styles for all levels. Learn to play tunes, make arrangements of songs, learn music theory, improve your technique and style. I am patient with beginners -- starting with a good teacher is the best way to develop good habits in your playing.
I played with Long Island Bluegrass Quartet (5 years) and Dance All Night contradance band (20 years).
***Here's what my students say:
*Hi Maria -- I can't thank you enough, the lesson was everything I had hoped. You have a great style of teaching, thank you for going back to the same thing multiple times. -- Dennis
*I came to Maria as a beginner and was quickly taught the basics of playing in a measured but progressive fashion. She gave me a solid grounding in clawhammer technique and banjo setup, steeped in the traditional old-time style, but also encouraged me to explore the instrument's potential to take on more contemporary material. After 2 years things that were difficult have become second nature and I'm having a great time playing with others at jams and festivals. -- Paul
*Maria is a caring and competent banjo instructor who is well prepared for her students. She takes a student-led approach to the repertoire that is studied and breaks down difficulties into small, attainable bites as she models for her students. I always enjoyed my lessons with her and appreciated her patience. -- Gail
Please see my website at www.mariafairchild.com
Comments
Do you still teach banjo? I’m learning Scruggs style and would like to learn how to play backup. I’m in West Islip NY.
Laura - sheltie8
I mainly teach clawhammer. There are a couple of people I know who teach bluegrass. I'll get in touch with them to make sure they're currently teaching. I'll get back to you. - Maria Fairchild
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