Tag Archives: Bluegrass

Nine Reasons a Banjo Teacher Should go to NashCamp

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Phill Gibson

When I was at NashCamp two weeks ago, I didn’t hear anyone else mention that they were a banjo teacher. I’m sure several of the people there besides the faculty taught at various levels, but I got to thinking how … Continue reading →

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Day Three of NashCamp

Posted on October 25, 2009 by Phill Gibson

Day three of the NashCamp Fall Banjo Retreat is the last day, so Sunday had a bit of a different feeling to it – like we must do whatever we planned to do today or wait until next year. Getting … Continue reading →

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Bluegrass Owners Association Covenant

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Phill Gibson

No, this blog doesn’t have anything to do with an actual real estate entity. Read on for what it is about. I know how covenants work within a homeowners association. The new homeowner signs the covenant, promising to abide by … Continue reading →

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The Banjo & Bluegrass Jam Session is Tomorrow!

Posted on August 14, 2009 by Phill Gibson

The Practice Banjo & Bluegrass Jam Session at The Coffee Tree Books & Brew As usual, this is on the third Saturday of each month; Augusts jam will be on the 15th. Kind of early for the third Saturday, but … Continue reading →

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Getting Away From It All!

Posted on July 28, 2009 by Phill Gibson

Sometimes, it’s so good to take a break and get away from it all; especially away from technology! Have you ever received an email to this effect: “Hi, Sorry to be so late getting back with you; my email client … Continue reading →

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A Great Time at the Banjo Jam

Posted on July 21, 2009 by Phill Gibson

We had a great time at our Banjo Jam Session at The Coffee Tree on July 18th! We usually start these practice sessions off by working through a chord sheet with several standard songs we’re familiar with (more or less) … Continue reading →

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Saturday Afternoon Banjo Jam at The Coffee Tree

Posted on June 14, 2009 by Phill Gibson

We’re starting a Practice Banjo & Bluegrass Jam Session at The Coffee Tree Books & Brew across from Grissom High School! These will be on the third Saturday of each month and the first jam session will be Saturday, June 20 … Continue reading →

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Setting Bluegrass Standards

Posted on June 9, 2009 by Phill Gibson

Not everyone can set standards for how we do things in this world. If we all did, then there would by definition no longer be any standards. Both famous and not-so-famous people have contributed in creating most of the standards … Continue reading →

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