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SUMMARY:Bluegrass Jam Class
DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Jam Class (Wernick Method)\nMondays\, 6:30 – 9:00 PM\, September 22 – November 10\nTuition: $285 for 8 Sessions\nCalling all pickers! \n\nLearn to jam with people like you\nHands-on instruction in small groups – backup\, soloing\, leading songs\, harmony\nStandard bluegrass songs and etiquette\nAll levels welcome and accommodated\nFriendly supportive teaching\nOnly requirement: play G\, C\, D\, A chords – or matching notes on fiddle or bass\n\nPlease register on the Wernick Method website here. \nABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR\nAustin Scelzo (Danbury\, CT) first studied various fiddle traditions at Mark O’Connor’s Berklee String Camps and over time learned all the bluegrass instruments as well as singing and songwriting. During four years as a middle school music teacher\, his bluegrass journey began with performing in CT-based bands and teaching in-person and online. Now full-time in bluegrass\, Austin performs with respected veterans The Rock Hearts and the Americana quartet On the Trail\, teaches jam camps and has created groundbreaking online instruction materials. He has been named Connecticut Arts Hero and nominated as Mentor of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association. \nPart of The Granite Bluegrass Series
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/bluegrass-jam-class/2025-11-03/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Music
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SUMMARY:Bluegrass Jam Class
DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Jam Class (Wernick Method)\nMondays\, 6:30 – 9:00 PM\, September 22 – November 10\nTuition: $285 for 8 Sessions\nCalling all pickers! \n\nLearn to jam with people like you\nHands-on instruction in small groups – backup\, soloing\, leading songs\, harmony\nStandard bluegrass songs and etiquette\nAll levels welcome and accommodated\nFriendly supportive teaching\nOnly requirement: play G\, C\, D\, A chords – or matching notes on fiddle or bass\n\nPlease register on the Wernick Method website here. \nABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR\nAustin Scelzo (Danbury\, CT) first studied various fiddle traditions at Mark O’Connor’s Berklee String Camps and over time learned all the bluegrass instruments as well as singing and songwriting. During four years as a middle school music teacher\, his bluegrass journey began with performing in CT-based bands and teaching in-person and online. Now full-time in bluegrass\, Austin performs with respected veterans The Rock Hearts and the Americana quartet On the Trail\, teaches jam camps and has created groundbreaking online instruction materials. He has been named Connecticut Arts Hero and nominated as Mentor of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association. \nPart of The Granite Bluegrass Series
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/bluegrass-jam-class/2025-11-10/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Music
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SUMMARY:Harmony Singing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Harmony Singing Workshop with Austin Scelzo\nMondays\, November 17 & 24\, December 8 & 15\, 7 PM\nWish you could sing harmony with more ease and confidence? Develop a natural approach to harmony singing using bluegrass\, folk\, and country standards. \nGood three-part vocal harmony can be the most exciting part of bluegrass and folk music. Learn the basic terminology of folk style harmony singing (Lead\, Tenor\, Baritone)\, how to find your first note\, how to “stay in your lane” and not sing what the person next to you is singing\, and how to blend. \nLearn to sing standards in perfect three-part harmony and develop a natural understanding and approach to harmony singing. Join the fun! \nEach class is $40. Sign up at: AustinScelzo.com/harmony \nABOUT AUSTIN SCELZO\nAustin Scelzo (Danbury\, CT) first studied various fiddle traditions at Mark O’Connor’s Berklee String Camps and over time learned all the bluegrass instruments as well as singing and songwriting. During four years as a middle school music teacher\, his bluegrass journey began with performing in CT-based bands and teaching in-person and online. Now full-time in bluegrass\, Austin performs with respected veterans The Rock Hearts and the Americana quartet On the Trail\, teaches jam camps and has created groundbreaking online instruction materials. He has been named Connecticut Arts Hero and nominated as Mentor of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association. \nPart of The Granite Bluegrass Series
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/harmony-singing-workshop/2025-11-17/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Music
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SUMMARY:Swing Dance with Austin Scelzo & Friends
DESCRIPTION:Swing Dance with Austin Scelzo & Friends\nFriday\, November 21\, 8 PM\, Dance Lesson 7 PM\nAustin Scelzo is a renowned New England / NY based musician\, teacher\, and performer\, most known as a bluegrass fiddler and singer. He fell in love with traditional swing music as an attendee and now teacher at Ashokan’s “Western and Swing Week” and “New Years Winter Camp” where the swing dance tradition is kept strong and vibrant in a fun and inviting atmosphere. His repertoire and feel for traditional swing runs straight from the Ashokan community and his many mentors and peers\, such as Jay Ungar\, Molly Mason\, Dave Davies\, Kevin Wimmer\, and NYC’s Krissie and the Kranks. \nHis biggest influence is the Country Western and bluegrass fiddler\, Bobby Hicks\, but he will be drawing influence from Bob Wills\, Stephane Grapelli\, and the modern country western group “Asleep at the Wheel.” Learn more about Austin here: AustinScelzo.com \nHe and his friends Matt Curley (Bass) and Tom Polizzi (guitar) – and many special guests! – will bring you a night of fun not to be missed! \nTickets are $20. Kids Free
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/swing-dance-with-austin-scelzo-friends/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Education,Music
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SUMMARY:Harmony Singing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Harmony Singing Workshop with Austin Scelzo\nMondays\, November 17 & 24\, December 8 & 15\, 7 PM\nWish you could sing harmony with more ease and confidence? Develop a natural approach to harmony singing using bluegrass\, folk\, and country standards. \nGood three-part vocal harmony can be the most exciting part of bluegrass and folk music. Learn the basic terminology of folk style harmony singing (Lead\, Tenor\, Baritone)\, how to find your first note\, how to “stay in your lane” and not sing what the person next to you is singing\, and how to blend. \nLearn to sing standards in perfect three-part harmony and develop a natural understanding and approach to harmony singing. Join the fun! \nEach class is $40. Sign up at: AustinScelzo.com/harmony \nABOUT AUSTIN SCELZO\nAustin Scelzo (Danbury\, CT) first studied various fiddle traditions at Mark O’Connor’s Berklee String Camps and over time learned all the bluegrass instruments as well as singing and songwriting. During four years as a middle school music teacher\, his bluegrass journey began with performing in CT-based bands and teaching in-person and online. Now full-time in bluegrass\, Austin performs with respected veterans The Rock Hearts and the Americana quartet On the Trail\, teaches jam camps and has created groundbreaking online instruction materials. He has been named Connecticut Arts Hero and nominated as Mentor of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association. \nPart of The Granite Bluegrass Series
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/harmony-singing-workshop/2025-11-24/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Music
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