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Beginning Banjo, Herb Trotman

Bio: Herb Trotman
Herb Trotman, a lifetime banjo and guitar player, has owned and operated Fretted Instruments, an acoustic instrument store in downtown Homewood, Alabama since the early 1970s. He currently plays in the Herb Trotman Band. The band’s influences include: Tim O'Brien, Guy Clark, John Prine, Greencards, and The Steel Drivers. In the past, Herb performed with the Spaulding Brothers band and the Front Porch String Band. His band has made appearances at festivals and the Acoustic Café in Hayden, Alabama and plays for groups such as the Birmingham Friends of Old-Time Music and Dance. Herb’s talent is showcased on Fretted Instruments’ annual Christmas CD and can often be heard during jam sessions held at the store. He is quoted as saying, "I sometimes view myself more as a custodian for a rather large amorphous therapy group."

Herb is a friend of both Jim Hurst (guitar) and Ned Luberecki (intermediate-advanced banjo). Time spent at camp with these gentlemen will be a real treat!

Course Description:
Herb will teach beginning banjo, working to introduce students to the inststrument and beginning skills. If you have questions about what level class you should take, feel free to email him at HerbAtFretted@aol.com. Please bring your banjo and an audio recording device if you wish. You may also contact Herb about a loaner banjo to see if this is the instrument for you!

Extra supplies fee: None.

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