Tunes That Groove!
Learn 12 tunes with Mary Lynn Michal
Join us online for HD Homeland's new class for the new year!
Please note: This is NOT just a class to "learn 12 tunes." In each tune, Mary Lynn covers techniques, concepts and skills that will make you a better musician and that you can apply to other tunes you play. You'll learn not just how to play the notes, but how to play with good rhythm, swing, backbeat, and accents. You'll learn techniques like the shuffle and ghosting that will help take your playing to the next level. Read on for more info, a Sneak Peek Video, the big list of Tunes, some Frequently Asked Questions, or click the button now and join us!
In this class, you will learn how to play more “authentically” —your tunes will sound better, making them more enjoyable to play and to practice. At the end of the class, you'll have a tool (skill) box so that you can make other tunes your own by applying these concepts and techniques to the basic tune.
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HERE'S WHAT YOU GET:
6 - 90 minute classes
A Dozen Tunes—Scroll down for the tune list!
Replays of the live classes to watch and re-watch permanently
Each Tune includes:
Live Class over Zoom (+ lifelong access to the recording - with timestamps for key moments in the video)
Handouts
YouTube Links for listening and playing along
ML's play-through of the tune
Bonus videos as needed to illustrate key concepts or clarification
But wait, there's more!...a 13th tune! When you sign up, you'll get instant access to all materials from the Ragtime Annie class presented on September 17, 2023.
Although I already play both of the first two tunes, I can tell from the intro video that the class will be as fun and beneficial as I expected. What an opportunity to specifically reinforce things I think I “know” as I appreciate that knowing and implementing are complementary and ongoing skills. —Erin H., WI
FAQ
I already know some of the tunes you listed. Will it still be worth it to take the class?
Many people think they know a tune, but knowing the notes does not mean you are playing in the correct style. You just don't know what you don't know. Let us help! Along with the main class, you'll have videos to play along with to help you develop your groove.
What kind of techniques and skills will I learn?
You'll learn not just how to play the notes, but how to play with good rhythm, swing, backbeat, and accents. You'll learn fiddle techniques like the shuffle and ghosting that will help take your playing to the next level.
I never go to jams. Why should I take this class?
First of all, it's fun to play these tunes all by yourself (or for your dogs). And, maybe if you had a dozen tunes that you could play well, you might even have fun joining a jam.
Here are the tunes!
Remember that we are not just teaching tunes, but will cover techniques, concepts and skills that will make you a better musician and that you can transfer to learning and playing tunes on your own.
Angeline the Baker
Big Scioty
Cold Frosty Morning
Hangman's Reel
Kitchen Girl
Missisippi Sawyer
North Carolina Breakdown
Red-Haired Boy
Shove That Pig's Foot A Little Further in the Fire
Southwind
St. Anne's Reel
Whiskey Before Breakfast
We can't wait to see you in class!
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