Intermediate Rhythm Guitar
In this class we will spend the week exploring fun ways to expand our bluegrass/old-time specific music theory, and gain effective, healthy practice techniques and habits that encourage steady growth. This class is perfect for those who are looking to gain more confidence and skills singing while playing, accompanying others, and leading songs in jam circles. It will also greatly benefit those who want to train a “quicker” ear when learning songs on the spot, and the nuanced ways that the rhythm guitar can change the feel of a song.
Forrest Marowitz
Raised in a musical family, Forrest first took up the bass at the age of 10 to back up his two older brothers in their first rock band. His love for bluegrass, old time, and the American roots tradition developed while studying music at Colorado College, where he was fortunate enough to learn from bluegrass director Keith Reed.
A decade of touring, festivals, recording sessions, camps, and late-night jams has benefited Forrest with humbling musical opportunities and creative outlets. More importantly, he has fostered a deep love and appreciation for the community-focused intentionality that the scene is built on. In 2023 he earned his master’s degree in teaching from the University of Washington. In addition to staying active in the music scene, he also works as an elementary school music teacher in the Seattle area.
