ABI BUDGEN, Country Blues Guitar
Abi is a passionate teacher and lifelong student of blues and gospel traditions, playing many styles and innovating with her own songwriting.
Country Blues Guitar (beginner/intermediate)
Abi's class will get students playing and singing straight away. Starting at the beginning, she'll help students to master the technique of playing a steady groove on the bass strings, and then add in rhythm, licks and melodies on the treble strings.

MICHAEL ROACH, Country Blues Guitar and Vocals
Michael is the Founder/Director of Blues Week. With 7 albums to his credit, he is firmly established in traditional blues music circles.
Blues Guitar Duets w/Sonny Black (all levels)
Michael and Sonny Black will focus on how you can put together guitar duets to get a full sound while still leaving space to hear both parts.
Blues Vocals (all levels) Using a selection of songs as tools, students will be encouraged to sing and find their true voice by coveringthe importance of breathing and phrasing.

ADAM FRANKLIN, Bottleneck Slide Guitar and Mandolin
Adam Franklin is a superb exponent of blues and ragtime from a ‘golden age’ of American music. In addition to guitar, Adam will teach a mandolin class and students are encouraged to bring their mandolin along.
Bottleneck Slide Guitar (beginner/intermediate)
This class will take students through the basics of the slide guitar style: how to get a clean sound, chords, runs, bass lines etc. The class will look at different styles of slide, from the country blues of Barbecue Bob and Furry Lewis to the more ‘Uptown’ styles of Tampa Red.
Bo Carter’s Open Tunings (beginner/intermediate)
This class will be an introduction to Bo Carter’s songs in open tunings and will look at the tunings he used and learn as many songs as we can!
Blues Mandolin (all levels)
Adam’s mandolin class will be for everyone, from the experienced players to the curious beginner. From string bands to Chicago, the mandolin is great in a jam and a fresh addition to a duo or trio.

EDDIE MARTIN, Harmonica and Bottleneck Slide Guitar
With 16 acclaimed album/DVD releases, Eddie has been called “The Ambassador of British Blues” and in 2018, he won ‘Best Solo/Acoustic Artist’ in the European Blues Awards.
Blues Harmonica (beginner/intermediate)
With guitar accompaniment, video and course books, the emphasis will be on lots of playing to get you skilled at basic techniques (e.g. single note playing, tone control, breathing, bending and trill) to more advanced techniques (e.g. tongue block) using jams, set pieces and references to masters such as Sonny Terry, Little Walter and others. Throughout the week the emphasis is on "less talk / more play" to develop your playing tools, improvising and accompaniment skills.
Bottleneck Slide Guitar (beginner/intermediate) Eddie’s class will start with the basics of slide choice and guitar set up. Accuracy on single string playing will be developed learning key tunes such as Amazing Grace, You Got To Move, and Come On In My Kitchen. The class will start learning separation of thumb/finger and look at key stylists (Blind Willie Johnson, Son House, Fred McDowell) in the common slide tunings (D and G). We will work through simple tabs and study videos to introduce you to the signature elements of their right and left hand techniques, picking patterns and percussive effects.

WILL WILDE, Harmonica
Will Wilde picked up his first harmonica at the age of 16 and played it until his lips bled. His live show has been described as “A masterclass of blues harp playing, bar none.” (Blues in the North West).
Blues Harmonica (beginner/intermediate)
Will’s beginner class will focus on improving your core blues harmonica skills; tone, vibrato, bending, hand technique, tongue blocking, blues scale, and improvisation. We will break down songs by Sonny Boy Williamson II, Little Walter and Sonny Terry and identify key licks that make each of them sound unique.
Blues Harmonica (intermediate/advanced) This class will break down songs by the likes of Sonny Boy Williamson II, Little Walter and Sonny Terry and identify key licks that make each of them sound unique. Additionally, the class will look at how to improvise in the style of each of these artists and use them as inspiration to make up our own solos.

DENNIS GRUENLING, Harmonica Dennis Gruenling, 3-time Blues Music Award winner and Alligator Recording artist, is one of the most respected blues harmonica performers and educators today.
Blues Harmonica (beginner/intermediate)
Dennis’ beginner class will cover all of the basics, but broken down in the way needed for the quickest growth and deepest understanding, laying the groundwork for years of development to higher levels of playing. Topics and techniques covered include single note embouchures (lipping and tongue-blocking), tone development, breath control, foundational scales, rhythmic technique & chording, establishing a groove, and getting the most out of your practice routine. Appropriate for beginners as well as intermediates who need a better understanding and better foundation.
Blues Harmonica (intermediate/advanced)
The intermediate/advanced classes will be covering all different aspects of not only how to build up your chops and repertoire, but also how to KEEP UP your chops and repertoire. Topics covered in Class 1 will include scales, Chicago Blues vocabulary for 2nd, 1st, and 3rd position (licks from Little Walter, Big Walter, George Smith and James Cotton), plus all the skills needed to be a better ensemble player within various group contexts, and to lead your own songs. Topics covered in Class 2 will include improvisational practice and approaches, the art of the solo, how to accompany better, thinking outside of the ‘blues box’, working with different grooves, and practicing like a pro.