Classes+Workshops
I offer opportunities for community engagement in folk and traditional arts, including various musical instrument classes, workshops, concerts and much more. I believe:
Cultural constructs are the pillars that uphold societal structures, encompassing the shared, collective ideas or notions that originate from a culture.
These constructs play a significant role in shaping our worldviews, thoughts, and behaviors.
Cultural education binds people together through shared practices, values, and norms, fostering a sense of belonging and unity.
This framework also offers an interpretive lens through which we understand our world and navigate social interactions.
In an increasingly mainstream society, understanding the nuances of different cultures and their constructs becomes critical to fostering inclusivity and respect for diversity.
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I work to offer opportunities to study and engage in arts common to the Appalachian tradition through a series of workshops and experiences. Drawing from the best of progressive education models that so influenced life at the turn of the twentieth century in central and southern Appalachia, These programs are designed to be a “school for life,” providing accessible course work in skills that naturally engage curiosity and increase quality of life.
Whether you’re a beginner or the best on the creek, there’s a place here for you. Music education is essential for physical, emotional, and mental development, including confidence-building, as well as math and language skills. It’s also just a whole lot of fun! Come to learn and while you’re here, discover a new community of like-minded people in the process.