Intermediate Mandolin
The intermediate mandolin class is about taking ownership of our playing. We'll learn how to make tunes feel more our own, how to respond to different situations, and ways to accompany others and fit into a rhythm section as mandolinists.
Kaden Hurst
Kaden Hurst grew up in the Sierra Foothills of Northern California. He began his musical education in western classical music along with American and Scottish fiddle music under the tutelage of master fiddler Alasdair Fraser. Kaden went on to study mandolin performance and composition at Regis University. He is a member of Portland, OR, based band Never Come Down, winner of the 2019 Rockygrass and 2021 Freshgrass band competitions.
His musical pursuits are centered around careful attention to songwriting and arranging, and carrying on the rich tradition of fiddle music in America. As a teacher, Kaden’s approach incorporates a deep knowledge of mandolin technique and history, the music theory and musicology underlying American folk music, and empathy for students at any level of musical experience. In addition to teaching private students, he co-directs Taborgrass, a Portland-based workshop series and community hub for adult bluegrass education. When not playing mandolin, Kaden spends his time juggling, drinking too much coffee, and overthinking fiddle tunes.
