Ron Block Banjo Workshop 3.10.8

The Ron Block Banjo Workshop is an instructional app tailored for players at all skill levels, from beginners to advanced musicians. With over thirty years of experience performing alongside Alison Krauss & Union Station and mentoring students across the U.S. and the U.K., Ron Block offers a wealth of knowledge in this engaging platform.

The app provides a comprehensive range of materials designed to establish a solid foundation while promoting personal creativity on the banjo.

Courses include:

• Beginning Banjo: Aimed at novices, this course guides users from the basics of banjo playing through essential chords, rolls, and melodies.
• Developing New Licks and Ideas: This course teaches methods for manipulating existing licks to create unique variations.
• Creating Melody-Based Solos: Learn techniques to quickly identify and construct melodies.
• Bending Strings in a Bluegrass Context: An in-depth explanation of Ron’s string-bending techniques.
• Mini-Lessons: Short video clips that present concise concepts and actionable ideas for practice and performance.

Song/Tune Lessons include:

• “Man of Constant Sorrow” – Featured in the soundtrack of O Brother Where Art Thou
• “Clinch Mountain Backstep” – From Ron’s instrumental album Hogan’s House of Music, focusing on syncopation and string-bending techniques.
• “Foggy Mountain Special” – Ron’s solo tribute to Earl Scruggs.
• “The Old Hometown” – An Earl Scruggs-style solo from Flatt & Scruggs.
• “You Don’t Know My Mind” – A live performance reflecting J.D. Crowe's style.

Banjo Music Videos feature:

• “Foggy Mountain Rock” – Live from Hogan’s House of Music.
• “Happy Chappy/Marinie’s Melody” – A collaboration with Irish tenor banjoist Damien O’Kane, blending Bluegrass with Celtic influences.
• “You Are My Sunshine” – Live from Hogan’s House of Music.
• “’65 Mustang Blues” – Live from Hogan’s House of Music.
• “Trip to Portugal/Giuseppe’s” – Another collaboration with Damien O’Kane, continuing the blend of Bluegrass and Irish/Celtic traditions.
• “Hogan’s House of Boogie” – Live performance from Hogan’s House of Music.
• “Phoebe’s/The Banjo Strikes Back”
• “Clinch Mountain Backstep” – Live from Hogan’s House of Music.

The Traditional Banjo Workbook:

This section includes all the Scruggs-style and Crowe-style tablatures from Ron's previously out-of-print Traditional Banjo Workbook, offering invaluable resources for students.

Banjo Inspiration:

A series of one-page motivational thoughts intended to foster continuous improvement in practice routines and performance skills.

Question & Answer Livestreams:

The app features regular livestream sessions that allow users to have their banjo-related questions addressed directly by Ron Block.

Information about the App and Purchase Options:

The Ron Block Banjo Workshop app is available for free download; however, it does not offer a free trial. Users can select from various subscription options which will charge payment through their iTunes accounts upon renewal. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period. One-time payments are also available for initial purchase only.

Please note that users can manage subscriptions and disable auto-renewal through their iTunes account settings after purchase. Refunds will not be offered for any unused portions following purchase, and full Terms of Service and Privacy Policy are accessible via the following links:

• Terms of Service
• Privacy Policy