Lindsay Lou
We are thrilled to have the incredible Lindsay Lou teaching our singing class this year. What a great joy to welcome her to Targhee Music Camp for the first time.

The Acoustic Music of Jerry Garcia & David Grisman

Let's look at some originals and traditionals of these two icons. Joe Craven recorded and performed with Jerry Garcia & David Grisman from 1990 - 1994 in "Garcia Grisman" and he will bring insight and ideas to your understanding of their music throughout the week. We'll create a band (or bands) playing together if time allows.

All string instruments are welcome. Maybe some limited percussion if the interest is there.

Ability Level: Advanced Beginner (good grasp of chords and rhythm) up to Beginning Advanced (able to learn melodies and improvise).

Ben Winship | Chris Coole
Open to all stringed instruments. Playing level: should be able to play 3 chord songs in different keys. Students should have some familiarity with old time stringband and bluegrass repertoire, be willing to sing with a group and, if playing a melody instrument, be game to take simple solos.

This class will select, arrange and work-up a number of stringband songs. Each participant will take part in creating an ensemble lead by Ben Winship and Chris Coole. Expect to learn about arranging, group playing, dynamics and even making up your own tunes.

Caroline Oakley | Simon Leone | Ellie Davis | Tashi Litch
We are very pleased to offer a children’s track again this year with four great instructors. The class is for young musicians 8-14 years old who play an acoustic instrument (violin/fiddle, guitar, mandolin, banjo, ukulele, bass, cello, viola). The class will run from 9:30-11:30am each day of camp. Caroline Oakley, Simon, Ellie and Tashi have lots of experience facilitating music with young people in a fun and accessible way. The class will focus on learning traditional tunes and songs, and the ins and outs of playing music in a stringband setting. It will be helpful if children know some of the basic chords on their instruments. Purchasing this children’s class track is only for 2 hours each day and does not confirm attendance at the other workshops and concerts for the child or parents. Also, if your child is already picking up a storm and wants to play all day, they may be ready to join the grown ups, contact Thomas.

John Lowell
We welcome back John Lowell, one of the great songwriters from nearby Montane, to teach songwriting this Summer. John has been writing great songs for years, and we look forward to having him share his process and knowledge.

Reeb Willms | Courtney Hartman | Ross Martin
Flatpicks are going to fly! Ross Martin will be teaching the advanced group. Courtney Hartman will be teaching the intermediates. Reeb Willms will be teaching the beginning strummers.

Bonnie Sims | Caleb Klauder | Andrew Collins
All of our mandolin teachers will be joining us for the first time this year, and we are excited to have them. Andrew Collins will teach the advanced players. Caleb Klauder will teach the intermediates.  Bonnie Sims will teach the beginning players.

Eve Panning | Brian Wicklund | John Showman | Paul Lee
We are excited to welcome our fiddle teachers this year. John Showman (Advanced), Brian Wicklund (Intermediate), and Eve Panning (Beginners) will cover a lot of ground. Paul Lee will be around to help out and teach workshops.

Joy Adams
Dr. Joy Adams, a Grammy And Emmy Award-winning Multi-instrumentalist will be teaching Old-Time Banjo.