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Instructors
Bands
Festivals
Music Stores
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Publications
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E-mail Disccusion Groups
Other Links
The BBU is a non-profit 503c organization, and all donations are tax-deductable. Contact us if you are interested is supporting our kids or adult education activities.
email education@bbu.org ...
BBU maintains a list of instructors in the New England area who teach bluegrass to both kids and adults.
Our resources page offers additional information about bluegrass history, music camps, etc.
We host both paid Master and Beginner Classes on the Friday of the festival, and free instrument, vocal, and music business workshops during the festival. Look for this next year...
George Chapman hosts a slow jam for beginners at our regular monthly BBU picking party at the Stagecoach Inn in Groton, MA very 4th Saturday. Slow jam runs from 7:30-9pm.
The primary mission of the Boston Bluegrass Union is to help keep this wonderful music alive through education. Thoughout th year we organize and host dozens of jams and workshops for both adults and kids to introduce them to bluegrass, help them learn to sing or play an instrument, and get them involved in the growing bluegrass community in New England.
One of the best aspects of bluegrass music is that it is easy-to-learn and participatory. Absolute beginners can quickly learn a few tunes and join the fun. Check out the activities on this page, find something interesting, and starting picking! For more information email us at education@bbu.org
Nancy Harrowitz, Denise Jarvinen and August Watters
BBU Education Co-Directors
BBU organizes and hosts educational performances in local schools to introduce students to bluegrass and tradtional American music.
Boston Front Porch is a twice-monthly series of fiddle tune jams designed primarily for college-age students, but all are welcome. Taught by professional bluegrass musicians.
Instrument and vocal classes for beginners to advanced, taught by our region's best bluegrass musicians
Mondays starting mid/late July
Tony Watt Classes on Guitar, Mandolin, and Jamming
Cambridge, MA
- Int/Adv Soloing for Guitar and Mandolin
- Directed Slow Jam Class
- Intro to Lead Flatpick Guitar
- Intro to Bluegrass Mandolin
Monthly jams for school-age kids include instruction and lots of fun. They are hosted by parents and taught by experienced, patient, professional educators.
Aspiring musicians age 5-17 take instrument workshops from professional musicians Friday evening to Sunday morning, and then perform on the main Stage Sunday at 12pm. A great learning experience for all!