Advanced Flatpicking - Waitlist
The advanced flatpicking class will use a “hands-on” approach with a focus on playing. Each session will have distinct learning outcomes, but will be flexible enough to allow for questions/answers and new topics. We will focus on techniques, tips, and hacks for taking guitar solos with an emphasis on getting off of the page for crafting leads (Dale’s approach is liberating to those who rely on sheet music or tab). Topics will include: surviving a jam (when they look at you to take a solo on a song you don’t know!); an essential listening list; a plan for continued learning after the workshop; solo construction utilizing chord popular chord shapes; and much more! Instructional videos of lesson content will be provided.
Dale Adkins
Hailing from Central Oregon, Dale Adkins is a veteran teacher with over 35 years’ experience in both a classroom and music instructional setting. Dale is longtime Northwest guitar legend who Flatpick Guitar Magazine states is: “really, really good, as in a major force."" As a part of Grammy nominee Kate MacKenzie's touring band, Dale performed across the U.S. and Europe in the 1990s. Other musical collaborations have included guitar legend Dan Crary, John Reischman and the Jaybirds, Frontline, Old Growth, True North, Leah Larson, Rock Ridge and many others.
With the release of Alone in the Red Room, Dale introduced a significant departure from high-energy bluegrass flatpicking, showing significant growth and sophistication in his playing. Dale is also a wiz on banjo, tenor guitar, and mandolin. Dale’s other musical pursuit is owner and engineer/producer of Big Owl Studios where he has recorded and produced countless acoustic musicians to high praise.
