If you have considerable appreciation for the unique music history and tradition synonymous with Kentucky, you already have common ground with this week's guest!! Introducing Mr. Dave Howard, Founder/Director of the Louisville Folk School, which has been molding marvelous musicians since 2015. Dave's music background includes a Kentucky Arts Council apprenticeship on the fiddle, along with an abundance of professional recording and performing! Come along as he discusses this background in-depth, and describes the inspiration behind the Louisville Folk School. He also takes us through the course offerings available through the school (some of which may be taken anywhere via Zoom) on instruments ranging from the fiddle, to the mandolin, to even the banjo! Finally, he informs us of upcoming concerts being presented by the school . . .and, we'll be treated to a few samples of his mandolin work on songs recorded by Louisville's own Bonnie "Prince" Billy. Feel free to email Mr. Howard with any inquiries you may have at dave@louisvillefolkschool.org. Also, be sure to visit the folk school's web page linked here: https://louisvillefolkschool.org/. Finally, you can access the application for the Kentucky Arts Council's fiddle apprenticeship (which is due by March 31st) through the website linked here: https://artscouncil.ky.gov/.

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