I took this class several years ago, with Zan McLeod teaching it. I thought it was a lot of fun and I learned quite a bit about more than just the new tuning. We spent time on ear training, session etiquette, even a morning swapping jokes.

The Irish Week scene at Augusta is a wonderful thing to be a part of. Sessions everywhere, a chance to meet and mingle with some of the greats of Irish music, some of whom show up here from time to time. I've had the opportunity to have lunch with Frank Harte, Mick Moloney, Robbie O'Connell, just to drop a few names. If anyone is going this year, PM me and I'll look for you. I'll be taking the Songs and Ballads class this year.

jeffp