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    Bluegrass music is a Southern sound and the product of the genius of Kentuckian Bill Monroe. The name "bluegrass" is derived from the name of his band -- The Blue Grass Boys.     Nev Jackson

    Fiddle, banjo, and mandolin soloing over a driving rhythm guitar and acoustic bass are the essence of traditional bluegrass music.  The high-pitched, "lonesome" nature of the vocals harkens back to the mountains of Appalachia -- the crucible where Scots, Irish, and African cultures blended in destitution.

    Pennsylvania Bluegrass Academy SM entertainment and education services create an awareness of  bluegrass history and culture and teach basic instrumental skills to student musicians of all ages in south-central Pennsylvania.

 

NOTES FROM NEV

Hey there, all you Bluegrass music lovers.  It's been a while, hasn't it?  Sorry 'bout that.  But I've been very busy here with Pennsylvania Bluegrass Academy projects.

Two ensemble classes are currently running on Wednesday evenings.  Students in both the Hershey and Campbelltown classes are progressing nicely and acquiring the jamming skills that will enable them to be comfortable and successful at public Bluegrass jams. 

I've been working on the publication of two new songbooks of my original music.  These books (one would've been too heavy to carry) will contain lyrics and melody to  vocal works of mine, both recorded and unrecorded.  These books will supplement my previously released tablature book of banjo instrumentals entitled  "Uniquely Instrumental."    The new books, "Part-Time Player" and "Sing That Song Again," will be available in early spring 2010.   Again, stay tuned.

And finally, I'd like to encourage you to check out my banjo instruction website, which is currently under construction: www.mybanjoteacher.com   You'll find some free lessons as well as a wealth of information from some of my past workshops.  Check it out.  I'm sure you'll find it friendly and helpful.

                                                                                                                                                                                                 Thanks,

                                                                                                                                                                                                Nev Jackson

 

             

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