A rare opportunity to experience Appalachia, its music & heritage, while receiving intensive and fun-filled music instruction by our staff of local, National & World renowned professional instructors.

All ages and levels of motivated strings players welcome. You'll have ample opportunity to interact with outstanding teaching staff, while immersed in the heart of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains.

Instruction includes theory, technique, improvisation, note reading, good practice habits, improving tone & intonation as well as new repertoire.

Styles taught may include; Appalachian Old Time, Bluegrass, Canadian Old Time, Contest, Irish, Scottish, Jazz and Swing.  Bring your favorite stringed instrument, (we're not just for fiddle), and/or dancing shoes.

Schedule includes:

• nearly five hours instruction per day
• a Ceilidh/Barn Party/ Bar-B-Que
• concert by instructors
• evenings at local "CROOKED ROAD" destinations to Jam
• and other "surprises".
• Three healthy home-cooked meals, snacks & drinks are included each day.