Instructor: Ray De Mers

Time: Wednesdays 6:00-7:00 pm beginning April 8th

Location: The downtown Meeker Music store, 624 N. Tejon St. Park in back of store off the alley in the Meeker lot (not the loading dock) and ring the back doorbell as the store closes at 6:00 and you will not be able to enter the front part of the store from the back classroom when class lets out.

Description: This class is focused on learning a variety of reusable mandolin licks that can be used in both bluegrass and blues to make your solos “light up” the audience. These licks can be applied not only to solos but to intros, outros, and fills. Many of these revolve around the major, minor, and pentatonic scales which will be covered in some detail, giving you a solid foundation for creating your own licks.

Prerequisites: Ability to play basic chords and pick single notes on the mandolin

What to Bring: Your own instrument, music stand, and tuner