Jeff Horton, East Providence, RI 401.435.4173 jeffhbassman@netscape.net.
Jeff has been playing bass for over 40 years and singing since he was a child. He is a six-year veteran of Northern Lights, founder of The Neon Valley Boys, and current member of The Mary Maguire Band and The Pegheads (along with a few other projects). Jeff has taught Harmony singing workshops at Joe Val, Grey Fox, Podunk, and Thomas Point Beach bluegrass festivals, as well as leading bass workshops at Greyfox’s Grass Roots stage for the past 10 years. The harmony workshops are co-taught with Mary Maguire. Certified in Secondary Education (mathematics) in RI, Jeff teaches children and adults.

Mary Maguire  (www.MaryMaguire.us) has continued to present her popular bluegrass harmony workshops at Joe Val, Grey Fox, Podunk, and Thomas Point Beach bluegrass Festivals for ten years with bassist Jeff Horton, and is a founding member of The Mary Maguire Band and acoustic swing favorites Sweet, Hot & Sassy!  The Joe Val Bluegrass Festival 2011 included Mary teaching two new Fast Track! Vocal classes.  Mary always has fun with students of all ages, specializing in getting beginner guitarists and singers on their way and inspiring intermediate students to new levels of musicianship. Music theory tutoring and performing band consultations are also available, fees are by arrangement. Lessons are usually at her central NH studio (3 minutes off I-93).  603.455.0238 or email mary@marymaguire.us

Flynn Cohen, Boston/Dorchester, MA. Phone: 617 825 1877. email: deadstring@gmail.com. Flynn has a BA in Music from Dartington College of Arts (Devon, England) and MA in Music from Mills College (Oakland, California). He has taught classes for the BBU as well as workshops at Joe Val and Grey Fox Bluegrass festivals. Teaches guitar and singing. Check out his website at http://flynncohen.net/home.cfm

Howie Tarnower is a multi-instrumentalist and well known veteran of the Bluegrass
and Folk world.  He has recorded and toured extensively with many bands including; The Fiction Brothers, Country Cooking and Special Consensus.  He has performed with many of Bluegrass' finest musical talents; Tony Trischka, Peter Wernick, Matt Glaser, Don Stover, Chris Jones, Hazel Dickens, and Rose Maddox to name a few. He has played on dozens of recordings, soundtracks and
broadcasts from Prairie Home Companion to Car Talk.   He has taught at many area schools and  arts programs including; Winchester and Belmont Community Music Schools, All Newton Music School, Cambridge Public School, Middlesex School and The Park School. He continues to perform with many local artists as well as his own bands; Boston City Limits and The Blue Suede Boppers  Teaches guitar, banjo and mandolin.  Home phone (Newton) 617-969-2559

guitar, mandolin, violin, bass, vocals

EthanRobbins is a Cambridge-based bluegrass musician, specializing in guitar, violin, mandolin, bass, and voice.  He plays in numerous bluegrass groups in the area, including Cold Chocolate, Three Tall Pines, and Bluegrass: The Band, and can be seen performing at such festivals as Ossipee Valley, Joe Val, and Strawberry Park.  For the past three years, Ethan has taught students whose ages range from 3 to 55 and can teach beginners to advanced students in almost any style.  He offers very competitive rates and is available for both in-home lessons or at his studio in Cambridge.  To get in touch, contact ethan.robbins@gmail.com or at 301-213-5851.  
http://www.coldchocolatemusic.com  

Sam Reid is a Somerville, MA - based bluegrass guitar instructor. He has a band called Sam Reid & the Riot Act which features flatpicked acoustic guitar in the styles of Doc Watson, Russ Barenberg, Clarence White and Tony Rice. Currently accepting students interested in learning how to craft lead guitar
breaks to bluegrass and old-timey tunes. 617-775-1543 Email: s.reidandtheriotact@gmail.com

Website: www.reverbnation.com/samreidandtheriotact

Tony Watt, Information: tonywatt@gmail.com,
http://www.theoriginaltonywatt.com , 615-330-6396. Award-winning
flatpicking guitarist Tony Watt has performed at festivals throughout
the United States and Europe, including on the Grand Ole Opry with
Alecia Nugent, and more recently with Leigh Gibson, guitarist for The
Gibson Brothers. He has been featured in Bluegrass Now Magazine and
Flatpicking Guitar Magazine, and has taught both kids and adults at
festivals including Grey Fox, Thomas Point Beach, Joe Val, and many
more. Tony teaches guitar and mandolin classes for the BBU's Bluegrass
Academy, as well as lessons in the Capital District of upstate New
York (primarily Albany and Schenectady), in the Boston area (primarily
Cambridge and Brookline), and points in-between.

Nick DiSebastian is a multi-instrumentalist and singer based in Boston. He holds a BM from Berklee College of Music and is currently a staff member at Berklee. Nick has taught workshops and performed at festivals all over New England including Greyfox, Thomas Point Beach, Ossipee, and Podunk. Lessons include technique, theory, ear training, history, repertoire, and writing. Contact nickdisebastian@comcast.net or 717 209 0706 http://www.nickdisebastian.com

Cumberland, RI

(The RMI Learning Center at Rick's Musical Instruments, Inc

Bill Thibodeau began his professional career as a mandolin player at the age of 8.  He performed with his late father, Sam Tidwell, and his brother Dave at Colby College in Maine, and became an equally skilled performer of ukulele, banjo, mandolin and fiddle.  Over the next decade he performed with several regional and touring bands including Bluegrass Supply Company, Kennebec Valley Boys, Blue Diamond, Union River Band, The Adrians, Anna Mae Mitchell, The Bill Thibodeau Band, and many others. Bill began his career as a noted instructor, sharing his talents with the musicians of tomorrow.  Following a recent move to Rhode Island, Bill has been welcomed to the staff of the RMI Learning Center at Rick’s Musical Instruments, Inc. of Cumberland.Contact: 207-949-0868 or billytgrass@gmail.com

Ben Pearce teachs beginning guitar lessons as well as mandolin lessons to students of all ages and at all levels.. The focus of all lessons is teach students the musical underpinnings of traditional music that better facilitates playing with other people and building the musical community. Ben gived lessons mostly in Providence RI, but also teaches private lessons occasionally in and around Boston.  He can be reached at pickinben@gmail.com .  Ben's website is http://www.outlierworkshop.com and his phone number is 401-484-8236 .  Ben is also a builder of and repair person of guitars and mandolins.

Guitar,
Tenor Guitar

Several instructors including Dan Hunt, Stu Ervin, Marc Albanese, Greg Regan, Glenn Petit, and John Tibert teach at Mockingbird Music Company in Berlin, MA Marc Albanese and Glenn Nelson also teach tenor guitar. www.mockingbirdmusic.com 978-838-2344.

Andy Reiner (781-696-7724, andyreinerfiddle@gmail.com).  Beginners to experts, all ages.  Andy is a flexible and experienced teacher who approaches each student as an individual; everyone has different goals and learning styles.  Lessons with Andy focus on the music you want to learn while utilizing your strengths, accelerating your learning process and making the most of your time.  Andy will help you go beyond the notes and put you on a path to accomplishing your short and long term goals.  Whether you want to learn tunes, techniques, work on improvisation, or all of the above, Andy Reiner has got you covered, bluegrass and beyond.  (Old Time, Celtic Styles, Chopping/Grooves, Composition)  ~~~  Bluegrass ambassador to Southeast Asia for The State Department in 2011 with The Earth Stringband, 2008 graduate of Berklee College of Music (BM Violin Performance), director of Rustic Roots - primitive music camp and co-director of Fiddle Hell Massachusetts, among the first 50 teachers certified in the O'Connor Violin Method, performances and workshops at festivals and music camps across US, Canada, Europe, and Southeast Asia. www.andyreiner.com

Fiddler and vocalist, Laura Orshaw “has firmly established [herself] as a significant emerging artist in the arena of traditional American music,” according to Bluegrass Unilited magazine. Laura grew up in a musical family in Northeastern Pennsylvania; at age 10 she learned to play and sing from paternal grandmother and regional Old Time musician, Betty Orshaw. Throughout her teens Laura performed across the Northeast with her father in The Lonesome Road Ramblers, performing classic bluegrass from the 1950’s around one mic. She recorded two solo fiddle projects in her early teens, and is currently available for studio work. Laura has 10 years of experience performing, teaching private lessons, and conducting educational programs and workshops throughout the Northeast and now makes her home in Cambridge, MA. Her passion for teaching is also evidenced in her professional education, as a master’s level school counselor.  For more information: (website) www.lauraorshaw.com, or (e-mail) lauraorshaw@gmail.com.

Dave Reiner (781-863-0140, dsreiner@rcn.com). Dave has played with several bluegrass bands, including Southern Rail, Hot off the Frets, and Stringtown. He now plays with Granite Grass and the Reiner Family Band. Dave is author of three Mel Bay books including Oldtime Fiddling Across America, and has won numerous fiddle contests. Dave teaches at his home in Lexington on weekends only, focusing on excellent versions of fiddle tunes and playing with a bluegrass band. This includes demystifying bowing techniques and chord progressions. Dave also teaches oldtime and Irish styles.

Boston, MA

John Mailander is a Boston-based musician currently attending the Berklee College of Music.  An experienced private instructor, John has also taught workshops and performed at festivals throughout New England and California.  He has performed with acclaimed artists including the Alison Brown Quartet, Victor Wooten, Tony Trischka and Chris Stuart & Backcountry.  John teaches students of all levels out of his home in Jamaica Plain.  More info at www.johnmailander.com, jmailander31@gmail.com.

Peter Anick, Marlborough, MA  ( peter_anick@yahoo.com, 508 481-8488).  Peter is a writer for Fiddler Magazine, co-author of the Mel Bay instruction book “Old-Time Fiddling Across America”, and member of bluegrass band “Wide Open Spaces" (www.wideospaces.com).  All ages welcome.

Adam R Sweet - I have a BA in Music and a certificate in violin from the New England Conservatory of Music.  I teach fiddle, mandolin and guitar.  I work with students of all ages.  I teach all styles of music, but specialize in bluegrass and celtic styles.  Email adamrsweet@gmail.com or visit my website https://sites.google.com/site/adamrichardsweet where you can find out more about me and contact me for lessons.

Lukas Pool teaches Clawhammer and Scruggs style banjo lessons for all ages and levels. An experienced private instructor, Lukas has taught at string camps and has been a guest professor at the Berklee College Of Music.  He has also had the honor of holding the title National Old Time Banjo Champion two years running.
You don’t have to know a thing about the banjo to take lessons, you’ll be playing and jamming in no time at all!Lukas teaches in Medford, around Boston, your Home or Skype. Email or call to set up a lesson, or with any questions.
www.lukaspool.com hobowithabanjo@hotmail.com or
870-615-0133

Ricky Mier teaches beginning through advanced three-finger banjo. Currently a student at Berklee College Of Music, he is also a flexible and experienced teacher who delights to teach all ages. Please feel free to contact Ricky for further details! rdiesel007@gmail.com ....(415) 309-8399

Glenn Nelson has been building and playing five string banjo for over twenty three years and has performed professionally with numerous groups encompassing music from traditional bluegrass through newgrass to jazz. Glenn currently performs with "Acoustic Planet" and "Wide Open Spaces". An active banjo instructor, Glenn teaches at Mockingbird Music Company in Berlin, MA and has been an active staff member and performer at Banjo Camp North since its inception. www.mockingbirdmusic.com 978-838-2344

Grace Van't Hof:  Bluegrass Banjo and Voice instruction 616.403.2746   gracevanthof@gmail.com. Grace Van't Hof studied classical violin and piano at a young age until she discovered the banjo in high school when she built a 5-string prototype that won 2nd place in a statewide Science Olympiad. Grace's musical career has taken her throughout the United States and Europe and she has had the opportunity to share the stage with artists including Bela Fleck, the Steep Canyon Rangers, Tony Trischka, Chris Thile and the Punch Brothers, Della Mae, and many more.  Grace studied banjo under 2-time IBMA Banjo Player of the Year, Kristen Scott-Benson, in the Bluegrass Program at East Tennessee State University after Grace received multiple scholarships based on banjo performance. She has studied Voice at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI, and at the University of North Carolina, Asheville.  She now makes her home in Arlington, MA.
Website: http://www.wix.com/gracevanthof/grace

Tim Rowell teachs Clawhammer Banjo, and has been playing for 38 years and is a founding member of the band Jubilee Mule. He teaches at Minuteman Music Center in Lexington, MA and has, on occasion, been coaxed to private homes in Marblehead, Medford, Wakefield, and Somerville. He strongly emphasizes good posture and mechanics so that you can let your musicality shine through. He's heavily influenced by Southern stringband music from the 20's and 30's.  His email is rowellt@mac.com or can be reached at 781-274-0088.

Bob Peelstrom, Meredith, NH  has been a part of the New England Bluegrass scene since the early 1960's. He now concentrates on the banjo, but over his 50-year career has taught hundreds of people to play guitar, banjo, mandolin, or bass  - from seven-year olds to pros in Nashville.  He has an M.A. in Education, is a nationally-published banjo author, has played bass on the Grand Ole Opry Road Tour, and guitar with the late Bo Diddley. Whether you are a beginner or an old pro, he can can help you be a better player by including a healthy amount of common-sense music theory to help you reach the point where you are figuring out songs on your own.  His goal is to equip you for a time when you don't need to take lessons!  Whether you wish to start a schedule of weekly or bi-weekly lessons, or a few extended intensive sessions, you'll find it's time well-spent. contact: (603)279-6032,   bob_peelstrom@yahoo.com,  website: www.metrocast.net/~bpeelstrom/      

Bruce Stockwell has taught bluegrass banjo for since the late 70s, and has been playing since 1967. Lessons in Putney Vermont 802-387-2259  snowsto@gmail.com His website is www.brucestockwell.com

Randy Hogg: 860 732 9102. I have 25 years of experience instructing students ages 15 and up at beginner or intermediate levels. All learning materials supplied - even the banjo if you're not sure about investing! Your choice of learning media - books, videos, recordings to suit a range of learning styles and backgrounds. I am located in New London, CT close to
most of eastern CT, central MA and RI.

JD Williams studies at Berklee College of Music, is an instrumentalist/vocalist for Amy Gallatin & Stillwaters (www.amygallatin.com), and is offering mandolin lessons - all ages and levels welcome. Will travel anywhere in the Boston area. 603.303.8650. jdemers@berklee.edu. www.facebook.com/jd.williams.mandolin.

Andy Katz teaches dobro in Winchester, MA. From beginner to advanced, all bluegrass styles from Josh Graves to Rob Ickes and most everything in between. Contact Andy at 781-369-5055 or andy.katz@verizon.net

Lloyd Thayer is a well known local musician who has been teaching and playing for over 20 years in the Boston area. All levels welcome, from beginners to advanced all styles, including bluegrass and more. Lloyd teachs at both the MUSIC EMPORIUM in Lexington, MA and at the PASSIM MUSIC SCHOOL in Cambridge, MA. Phone 617 744 1606 email lloydthayer@mac.com www.lloydthayer.com