Learn two tunes by Kentucky fiddler, Doc Roberts: "Old Buzzard" and "The Cat Came Back". This is Part III of a series looking at tunes from Kentucky fiddlers. Prior workshop participation is not required.

Prerequisites: Completion of Clawhammer Banjo 1-3, or proficiency in the basic clawhammer stroke (the bum-dit-ty), slides, hammer-ons, pull-offs, and a basic understanding of the drop-thumb technique. Completion of Clawhammer Banjo 4 and the other Pitchfork Stroke workshops are not required but strongly encouraged.

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Caleb James Hall

CLAWHAMMER BANJO, FIDDLE*

Caleb James Hall (he/him/his) has a Bachelor of Music from Metropolitan State University of Denver. He has a deep love for American old-time music, which has led him to lead jams, participate in fiddle conventions, and support the old-time music scene in Denver. His teaching style caters to each student’s interests, goals, and skill levels, with a focus on developing strong aural skills. A gifted fiddler, Caleb specializes in the instrument’s folk and regional traditions which are most often learned by ear while utilizing different bowing and fretting hand techniques than students might encounter during classical training.

Caleb has played in many bands including Fiction is Fun, Champagne Charlie, Hang Rounders, and 10 Cents & a Broken Pick.

Looking for private lessons with Caleb? Click HERE for lesson availability at Yale and HERE for lesson availability online. To request an online lesson during Caleb's Yale availability, please contact the Front Desk - 303-777-1003 or info@swallowhillmusic.org.

*Caleb does not teach fiddle online. To view other instructors that teach fiddle online, click here.