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Teaches Lessons:
Online, In Person
Styles:
Clawhammer and Old-Time
Levels:
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Teacher Since: 1973
Pricing: $60 per hour
Listing Created: 1/2/2012
Listing Updated: 1/2/2012
More About Me
Ken Perlman is a pioneer of the 5-string banjo style known as “melodic clawhammer,” and is considered one of the top clawhammer players in the world. An acclaimed teacher of folk-music instrumental skills, he has written some of the most widely respected banjo and guitar instruction books of modern times, and he has been on staff at prestigious teaching festivals around the world. He has also served as director, or co-director for several banjo and music-instructional camps. Also an active folklorist, Ken spent over two decades collecting tunes and oral histories from traditional fiddle players on Prince Edward Island in eastern Canada. His website is http://www.kenperlman.com
