The Songs of Bob Dylan
- Guitar
- Online Classes
*THIS IS AN ONLINE CLASS*
Introducing the Songs of Bob Dylan for the first time at Passim’s School of Music! Join Avi Salloway and a great group of students on a musical journey learning iconic songs from Dylan’s seven decade career. He’s a shape shifter and one of the greatest and most prolific songwriters of all time. A songwriter beyond comparison who’s lived his life in perpetual artistic evolution, reflecting the world through his timeless songs. From Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan to Highway 61 Revisited, Blood on the Tracks to Time Out of Mind and beyond, we’ll dive into the gold of Bobby’s songs. Fingerpicking tunes, country blues, going electric, gritty blues, and ballads, all aboard the Dylan train!
This ensemble welcomes all instruments and vocalists. As a group we’ll create arrangements, pass around verses, adding harmony and improvisation. We’ll share stories about the songs, enjoy good company, and shake the blues of the world.
Avi grew up learning music from Pete Seeger and the Seeger family at Camp Killooleet and has had the honor of performing with Pete a few times. Learning Dylan’s music as a kid was foundational to Avi’s artistic development. Pete was the bridge between the old and the new which helped launch Bob’s career and the folk revival of the 60s. Bob took the rich American folk musical fabric he learned from Pete, Woody Guthrie, Leadbelly and co. and evolved into the artist that changed music and popular culture like no other.
This is an intermediate class. Familiarity with open chords, simple rhythms, basic melodies, and have *some* experience playing songs is recommended. All you really need is a love for playing songs with other people who also love songs!
This class will be held ONLINE from 6:45-7:45pm ET on Mondays, Jan 13, 27, Feb 3, 10, 17
Please note: Pre-sales are highly encouraged! Sales end 2 hours before the class begins. Classes will be held on Zoom. 3 students are required for this class to meet. If a class is canceled due to low enrollment, you will be notified and receive a full refund.
Avi Salloway
- Blues
- Folk
- Indie
- Rock
- World
Avi Salloway is a musician, activist, and educator based in Vermont. He grew up learning music directly from American folk legends, Pete and John Seeger, and from an early age was exposed to the power of music to bring people together. Avi’s performed over 1500 concerts in 25 countries around the world and collaborated with renowned artists including Jack Johnson, The Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Bombino, David Longstreth (Dirty Projectors), The Low Anthem, and Pete Seeger.
