Inter/Advance Dobro
We will focus on learning and developing the fundamental techniques that will carry forward into all of our playing on the dobro. Songs taught in the class will give us context for the techniques we are learning and the vehicle for how to apply them. We’ll explore a few different approaches to playing a solo on the instrument, including single string sliding, rolls, alternate picking and pull-offs, and how to blend them together. The fundamentals of playing rhythm on the instrument will also be covered, as well as practice rhythm and lead playing. The class will be taught mostly by ear, with tablature and a reference and assistance as necessary. Students should bring finger picks, slide, open ears and open minds!
Miles Zurawell
Miles Zurawell is a dobroist and banjoist hailing from the Canadian Prairies. He cut his teeth in bluegrass with the likes of IBMA award-winning vocalist Greg Blake, Montana songwriter John Lowell, and fiddler Blaine Sprouse.
His own music, found on his debut record Far Afield, is an exploration of diverse fiddle tunes and slide music on the dobro and banjo. He also tours the world with Canadian songwriting troubadour Zachary Lucky. He has an ever-growing list of collaborations, and has made a mission in life to beg the question “Will it Dobro?”
