| Back in my banjo days I went to a week-end class. Don't remember the cost, but, less than a hundred dollars. Not worth the time or money. Thirty of us sat around listening to two guys play. Not a lot teaching involved.
Went to a week long class that cost, counting air fare, over a thousand dollars. Lot of hands on teaching at this class. Fifteen of us with two instructors. As it was a week long class we all were spending the night and there was a jamm session each night. Nice week's vacation, however I could have paid for a bunch of private lessons with that money. I did learn how to play claw-hammer banjo, and how to hold my own in a jamming session, but, at a very steep price.
Weigh the cost against how much you need to get away for awhile, but, don't count on learning a whole lot in a two day class. Good fun mixing with other musicians, but, your money could be better spent on private lessons.
Of course IMHO.
Last edited by MalcolmAmos : 10-08-2011 at 07:56 PM.
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