Clawhammer All Stars

We will focus on playing with other instruments and improvising leads and accompaniments in various genres of music.

Prerequisites: level 4-B Clawhammer Banjo or equivalent skills- experience in different tunings playing leads, and backup. Focus on playing with other instruments and improvising leads and accompaniments in various genres of music.

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To support our teachers and better accommodate the needs of our classes, we ask that students register at least 24 hours in advance of the class, lesson, and/or workshop.

Cost includes $15 School support fee. Learn more about that fee here.

Mike Jagel

BANJO (SCRUGGS STYLE/3-FINGER, BLUEGRASS, FOLK, & CLAWHAMMER)

Fairfield, Maine | husband | father of 3 | grandfather | B.A. in Music Education + Vocal Performance | Master's in Music Education | member of Blue Moon Bluegrass Band | Mountain life

Teaching style: The objective is for students to have skills and tools to play music with others. Mike focuses on building repertoire of songs, playing/singing both lead and back-up, using tablature, basic chord theory, and ear training. Genres for Mike's lessons include bluegrass, folk, country, western, blues, and rock.

Mike Jagel teaches private lessons for advanced banjo students. If you aren't sure if you are considered advanced but wish to take lessons with Mike, please contact our Front Desk at 303-777-1003 or [email protected]. Thank you!