Carl Jones
www.dittyville.com
Carl Jones is an American songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He is widely respected for his instrumental talents and original songs about the joys and tribulations of day-to-day life in the South. Carl’s songs have been recorded by The Nashville Bluegrass Band, Kate Campbell, Rickie Simpkins with Tony Rice, and others. His song Last Time On The Road was on the grammy-award-winning album Unleased by the Nashville Bluegrass Band. Originally born in Macon, Georgia, Carl currently lives in Galax, Virginia with wife and musical partner – fiddler, Erynn Marshall. In the 1980’s he played mandolin with James Bryan, Norman and Nancy Blake as part of the Rising Fawn String Ensemble and during the same period won 3rd place and a guitar in the fingerpick-guitar category at Winfield, KS. Carl has recorded many CD’s including Traveling Star featuring his original songs and a 2015 duet album Sweet Memories Never Leave with Marshall which has received great reviews. Carl is known for his fine musicianship on many stringed instruments, keen sense of humor, evocative songwriting, and as a charismatic teacher. Carl has performed or taught all over the United States, Canada and Europe.
Carl Jones is an American songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He is widely respected for his instrumental talents and original songs about the joys and tribulations of day-to-day life in the South. Carl’s songs have been recorded by The Nashville Bluegrass Band, Kate Campbell, Rickie Simpkins with Tony Rice, and others. His song Last Time On The Road was on the grammy-award-winning album Unleased by the Nashville Bluegrass Band. Originally born in Macon, Georgia, Carl currently lives in Galax, Virginia with wife and musical partner – fiddler, Erynn Marshall. In the 1980’s he played mandolin with James Bryan, Norman and Nancy Blake as part of the Rising Fawn String Ensemble and during the same period won 3rd place and a guitar in the fingerpick-guitar category at Winfield, KS. Carl has recorded many CD’s including Traveling Star featuring his original songs and a 2015 duet album Sweet Memories Never Leave with Marshall which has received great reviews. Carl is known for his fine musicianship on many stringed instruments, keen sense of humor, evocative songwriting, and as a charismatic teacher. Carl has performed or taught all over the United States, Canada and Europe.
Carl's 2017 classes (Guitar, Voice, Banjo, Mandolin)
Old-Time Singing with Guitar
In this class we'll learn some traditional, old-time songs from Appalachia and other parts of the southeast US. We'll discuss finding the key that best suits your voice and touch on harmony too. Fun will be our primary goal as we navigate phrasing, listening, singing as well as various ways to use the guitar for support.
Singers, experienced guitar players of all levels, and those that do both are welcome. A recording device is recommended.
Class Time: 11:00
Song Writing & Tune Smithing (with Scott White)
In this class everyone is given the license to noodle and to be spontaneous. We will explore the magical world of nurturing sparks and fanning flames. Our goal will be to relax and let things happen as we have fun and amaze our selves and each other. Bring your words and a melody you can hum, everything is a song.
All instruments & vocalists, all levels welcome. A recording device as well as paper and pen is highly encouraged for getting the most out of the session.
Class Time: 1:30
Experienced Clawhammer Banjo
In this session we will focus on the claw-hammer style of banjo and learn some great tunes along the way. We will hone our right and left hand technique and learn back up chords to tunes. Our goal will be to add to our repertoire and boost our banjo skills in a relaxed, cheerful setting.
Some banjo experience required, beginner - advanced levels. A recording device is highly encouraged for getting the most out of the session.
Class Time: 3:00
In this class we'll learn some traditional, old-time songs from Appalachia and other parts of the southeast US. We'll discuss finding the key that best suits your voice and touch on harmony too. Fun will be our primary goal as we navigate phrasing, listening, singing as well as various ways to use the guitar for support.
Singers, experienced guitar players of all levels, and those that do both are welcome. A recording device is recommended.
Class Time: 11:00
Song Writing & Tune Smithing (with Scott White)
In this class everyone is given the license to noodle and to be spontaneous. We will explore the magical world of nurturing sparks and fanning flames. Our goal will be to relax and let things happen as we have fun and amaze our selves and each other. Bring your words and a melody you can hum, everything is a song.
All instruments & vocalists, all levels welcome. A recording device as well as paper and pen is highly encouraged for getting the most out of the session.
Class Time: 1:30
Experienced Clawhammer Banjo
In this session we will focus on the claw-hammer style of banjo and learn some great tunes along the way. We will hone our right and left hand technique and learn back up chords to tunes. Our goal will be to add to our repertoire and boost our banjo skills in a relaxed, cheerful setting.
Some banjo experience required, beginner - advanced levels. A recording device is highly encouraged for getting the most out of the session.
Class Time: 3:00
