Harmonica Workshops

Within the first few minutes workshop participants will be playing actual folk songs on their very own harmonicas. These popular workshops may be individually contracted and tailored to fit your particular group and event. A one day three to eight hour “Folk Traditions Through Music” residency featuring a hands-on introduction to harmonica mixed with a history lesson is available for schools with the help of a grant through the Humanities Nebraska Speakers Bureau. Decent harmonicas are available for $2.00 each.

Beginning Contra and Round Dance

If you can walk then you can learn these fun, easy old-time dances. Debby and David teach the steps one at a time and then call the dances while playing the fiddle and guitar. These sessions generally start with a simple circle dance and conclude with a rousing Virginia Reel.

Songwriting Workshops

In collaboration with David and/or Debby, students create lyrics, develop a melody, enhance the arrangement, rehearse, and record their own original compositions. This unique experience can culminate with a performance for the whole school with Greenblatt & Seay playing some of their original songs, and the students debuting their new creations for their school mates.

Hands-on Workshops

Individual students get the chance to play a variety of string and percussion instruments.