Workshops with Eddie Collins

Workshops

Eddie Collins conducts workshops throughout the United States. These range from brief “overview” type courses to classes with specific topics targeted for specific level players. As a solo artist, these are usually one-day events lasting from 2 to 5 hours. Eddie often is on staff at group workshops or “camps,” which last from a couple of days to an entire week. Contact Eddie directly for detailed information.if you are interested in organizing a workshop in your area, tuneman@austin.rr.com.

Location of some of Eddie Collins’ workshops/camps in the last 5 years: Conway, AR; Long Beach, CA; San Diego, CA; Santa Monica, CA; Elkton, MD; Hagerstown, MD; Lansing, MI; Little Silver, NJ; Akron, OH; Tulsa, OK; Carlisle, PA; West Chester, PA; Gatlinburg, TN; Marysville, TN; Nashville, TN; Argyle, TX; Austin, TX, Cibolo, TX, College Station, TX, Dripping Springs, TX, Houston, TX, Kerrville, TX, Killeen, TX; Arlington, VA, and Fairfax, VA.

Upcoming Workshops

Sunday, October 16th, 3:00 - 4:00 P.M. Mandolin workshop . Eddie will give a presentation of "mandolin basics" focusing on the essentials of the Bill Monroe bluegrass style. Held at KPLE TV Studios, 502 Elms Road, Killeen, TX. Handouts provided. Free to public Followed by an open Jam Session (all instruments) 5:00 - 6:00 P.M. Sponsored by MECCA. Info: dfkott@aol.com or http://mecatx.ning.com/

Sunday, October 16th, 4:00 - 5:00 P.M . Flatpicking guitar workshop. Eddie will give a presentation of "guitar basics" focusing on the essentials of the Doc Watson bluegrass style. Held at KPLE TV Studios, 502 Elms Road, Killeen, TX. Handouts provided. Free to public Followed by an open Jam Session (all instruments) 5:00 - 6:00 P.M. Sponsored by MECCA. Info: dfkott@aol.com or http://mecatx.ning.com/

Saturday, October 22nd, 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. Workshop with Legendary Banjoist Bob Black. Bob Black is a veteran of Bill Monroe's Blue Grass boys and has performed with the likes of Ricky Skaggs, John Hartford and Emmy Lou Harris. He will share insights into soloing and playing back-up gained from years of playing alongside such great performers. He will also demonstrate many of his favorite licks and where to use them, which he has culled from a recently released instructional DVD.

The workshop will be hosted in Austin by Tom Pittman. Advanced sign-up is being coordinated here through Eddie Collins' website. Workshop location and directions are given once you are registered. Questions? Email Eddie at tuneman@austin.rr.com