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Mandolin - Curtis Jones, The World’s Fastest Flat Picker, veteran teacher and author of several videos and instructional methods and materials.
•You will learn how to use different scales to improvise over chord changes.
•You will learn alternate chords to add color and interest to your back up and rythym playing.
•You will learn some exercises for increasing speed and right hand and left hand technique.
•You will learn how to take Monroe style licks and use them in traditional and modern styles..
The cost for the class is $50
The cost for the class for a student or a current SEBA member is $45
The cost for the class with a new SEBA E-membership is $60
The location will be St. Luke's Roman Catholic Church across from Hancock Park.
You can also register by downloading the mail-in form or by contacting Joe Matteson.
Curtis Jones, a very influential musician in the world of bluegrass and new acoustic music, has toured and or recorded with some of the biggest  names and best artists in the genre, including members of Alison Krauss’ Union Station band and Blue Highway. Curtis spent seven years on the road as a member of the Schankman Twins band, now Malibu Storm, and certainly did his part to bring that group to the forefront of bluegrass music. He was also a full time member of the super picking group Bluegrass ETC, and his time with this group started his success in Europe. Since that time, he has toured all over the globe. He recently recorded with country and bluegrass music star Patti Loveless.
Curtis has been an instructor for the Georgia Pick and Bow Program in Lumpkin County since it's inception four years ago and maintains a very active teaching schedule in addition to that. Proficient in several stringed instruments, Curtis is a much sought after instructor for workshops and clinics, and has recorded several video instructional lessons for the "Watch and Learn Video" series.
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