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Log Cabin Music Classes
to play music!"
Classes and lessons for total beginners in bluegrass banjo, clawhammer banjo, fiddle, mandolin and guitar are being offered at the Log Cabin Music Center in Asheville, North Carolina. These first-timer classes are taught by Wayne Erbsen, who has been teaching for over forty years, and has authored 28 books on playing various musical instruments. Wayne is host of Asheville's Public Radio WCQS "Country Roots" radio program on Sunday evenings at 88.1 FM from 7:00 -9:00 PM. Listen live on the web on Sunday nights http://www.wcqs.org
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For registration, instrument rental and additional information on the classes, call Wayne (828) 299-7031, or email banjo@"nospam"nativeground.com Omit "nospam" when emailing (unless you're a spammer!)
For more information about Wayne's
instruction books or songbooks, visit
http://www.nativeground.com/ Attendance & Refund Policy: To reserve a place in the class,
please register in advance. You are entitled to a full refund if
you are unsatisfied with the quality of the teaching and are not learning
anything. To qualify for a refund, you must attend all classes and make a
reasonable effort. Note: There are no refunds or make-ups for missed classes, except in unusual
circumstances. Payment is normally made on the first night of class, unless other
arrangements are made. Checks can be made out to "Wayne Erbsen." Instrumental Rental: A limited number of banjos and fiddles are available to
rent for $40/6 weeks, a bargain. Be sure to reserve an instrument before
the first meeting of class. Instruments should be returned promptly on the
last class session. If you keep it past the last class, a rental charge of
$10/week will apply. The Guarantee. Wayne promises that he can teach virtually
anyone to play, anyone. In order to qualify for a full refund,
you must attend all the classes, make a reasonable effort, and give it
your best shot. If, at the end of six weeks, you cannot play a tune on
your instrument, and think that Wayne could have done a better job of
showing you the basics, then he will certainly issue you a refund. Fair
enough? Instruments for Sale: Wayne occasionally has instruments for sale or
he can order you one for you. Among the brands that Wayne can order
for you are Anton Bretton Violins, Sigler Violins, Kentucky Mandolins,
Saga Banjos, Gold Tone Banjos, Melody King Banjos. Call for details.
If you'd like to learn to play banjo, fiddle,
mandolin or guitar, and don't see what you're looking for above, get in touch with Wayne and he'll let you know when
the next class will start. (828) 299-7031. Snow & Ice Policy for Log Cabin
Classes: In the event there is "white
out" or blizzard that is widespread over most or all of Buncombe country,
there will be no class. If, however, the storm is hit or miss, with snow
or ice here and there but not everywhere, there will be class. If you池e
uncertain about the road conditions outside your immediate area, call the
office - 299-7031 and we値l let you know whether we値l be having class.
Above all else, be safe on the roads..
Praise from Former Students "I must admit that I was a bit skeptical when you guaranteed that
you could teach anyone to play the fiddle, especially me, but dang if you
didn't!" Mike Evans "I wanted to let you know how much I've enjoyed your class.
I am in awe how fast I caught on and how much I love practicing my
mandolin. Your teaching style is truly amazing. Thanks again for a great
experience." Judy W. "I continue to build on the great foundation you provided in the
"beginning mandolin" group classes earlier this year. Thanks for getting
me started on the road to playing bluegrass mandolin." George
Buttermore "Wayne could teach a willow branch to play." Howard Bivins "Thanks for all the knowledge you imparted and making learning so
much fun!! Your teaching style is the best by far." Cheers, B.
Clarizio
Gift Certificates Available!
The classes will be held in a perfect setting in the large living room of
a 1940s log cabin located at 111 Bell Road in east Asheville, North
Carolina. In cold weather, we'll gather around the hearth with a raging
fire in the fireplace.
Directions: Log Cabin Cooking & Music is located at
111 Bell Road, just off New Haw Creek Road in the Haw Creek section of
East Asheville. From Highway 240
in Asheville, take exit #7. From 240 going East, turn left at the
light. From 240 going West, turn right at the light. Now you're on
Tunnel Road going east. At the very first light, turn left and then take
a sudden right on New Haw Creek Road. Go about 1ｽ miles. On your
right you値l see a baseball field. Turn right at the beginning of the ball
field on Bell Road. Pass Evergreen Charter School on your left. You値l see
a new development on your right, (Ozark Springs Road) and then our big
garden on the right. At the end of the garden, you値l see two big black
mailboxes that say 111 and 109. Turn right there. As you come up the
driveway, the cabin will be on your left. You can park either in front of
in back of the cabin.
(See
photo).
Log Cabin Cooking & Music
111 Bell Road
Asheville NC 28805
Phone: (828) 299-7031
Fax: (828) 298-5607
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