Maura Lally
Maura began taking classes in the summer of 1996 and was immediately hooked - taken by the thrill of playing and singing and doing so with new pals. Ten years later, she was proud to be hired as a teacher at the Old Town School. Since that time she's team taught an ensemble class, "Celebrating Tradition" where she and Peggy Browning emphasize learning by ear, working out arrangements with the students, passing on stories and songs and stressing the joy that making music brings.
Maura is one of the founding members of the acoustic trio, "The Pickin' Bubs" whose sound is rooted in traditional music, from country, to blues, to gospel, old time and folk ballads and carried on in their originals.
Maura places an emphasis on listening, participation, good sound, laughter and enjoyment in making music with one another.
Class offering - Celebrating Tradition Class
Maura began taking classes in the summer of 1996 and was immediately hooked - taken by the thrill of playing and singing and doing so with new pals. Ten years later, she was proud to be hired as a teacher at the Old Town School. Since that time she's team taught an ensemble class, "Celebrating Tradition" where she and Peggy Browning emphasize learning by ear, working out arrangements with the students, passing on stories and songs and stressing the joy that making music brings.
Maura is one of the founding members of the acoustic trio, "The Pickin' Bubs" whose sound is rooted in traditional music, from country, to blues, to gospel, old time and folk ballads and carried on in their originals.
Maura places an emphasis on listening, participation, good sound, laughter and enjoyment in making music with one another.
Class offering - Celebrating Tradition Class
Peggy Browning
Peggy first came to the Old Town School as a guitar student in the mid-1990s where she found a place amidst music, new friends and a history that would come to be an integral part of her life. Ten years later, she was hired to teach and has carried on in the traditions and visions of the school. She has team taught an ensemble class with Maura Lally, "Celebrating Tradition", since 2006, where they emphasize learning by ear and from each other, creating arrangements while keeping fresh the history of the Old Town School of Folk
Music and the thrill of making good sounds together. She teaches guitar and five string banjo and offers a variety of ensemble classes, including "The Good Ol' Gals" and most recently "Heroes of the Old Town". Her classes continue to highlight important artists and great songs from America's aural traditions.
Peggy is a founding member of "The Pickin' Bubs", an acoustic trio whose sound is rooted in traditional music, from country, blues, to gospel, old time and folk ballads and carried on in the originals. She is the primary songwriter for the group.
Peg's musical journey has brought her to many places and many different sounds. Music has given her the chance to share songs, stories, laughs and good sounds with wonderful people.
Class Offerings: Celebrating Tradition & Folk Songs: Carrying History Forward
Peggy first came to the Old Town School as a guitar student in the mid-1990s where she found a place amidst music, new friends and a history that would come to be an integral part of her life. Ten years later, she was hired to teach and has carried on in the traditions and visions of the school. She has team taught an ensemble class with Maura Lally, "Celebrating Tradition", since 2006, where they emphasize learning by ear and from each other, creating arrangements while keeping fresh the history of the Old Town School of Folk
Music and the thrill of making good sounds together. She teaches guitar and five string banjo and offers a variety of ensemble classes, including "The Good Ol' Gals" and most recently "Heroes of the Old Town". Her classes continue to highlight important artists and great songs from America's aural traditions.
Peggy is a founding member of "The Pickin' Bubs", an acoustic trio whose sound is rooted in traditional music, from country, blues, to gospel, old time and folk ballads and carried on in the originals. She is the primary songwriter for the group.
Peg's musical journey has brought her to many places and many different sounds. Music has given her the chance to share songs, stories, laughs and good sounds with wonderful people.
Class Offerings: Celebrating Tradition & Folk Songs: Carrying History Forward
Mark Mitchell
Mark began playing music in 1992, first taking a guitar class at the Armitage Avenue Old Town School. Through years of playing and learning, Mark continued to hone his skills as a musician, turning his focus to mandolin and fiddle. His eclectic taste ranges from old time, traditional folk, rock, even some punk and a variety of fiddle styles, most recently Irish fiddle.
He is a founding member of the acoustic trio, "The Pickin' Bubs" whose sound is rooted in traditional music, from country, blues, to gospel, old time and folk ballads. His skills as a multi-instrumentalist make him a sought after player, lending his talents to other musical groups, including "The Alberts Folk Revival".
Mark has taught fiddle since 2008 and was hired to teach at the Old Town in 2009 where he teaches fiddle students from beginners to more advanced students.
Mark began playing music in 1992, first taking a guitar class at the Armitage Avenue Old Town School. Through years of playing and learning, Mark continued to hone his skills as a musician, turning his focus to mandolin and fiddle. His eclectic taste ranges from old time, traditional folk, rock, even some punk and a variety of fiddle styles, most recently Irish fiddle.
He is a founding member of the acoustic trio, "The Pickin' Bubs" whose sound is rooted in traditional music, from country, blues, to gospel, old time and folk ballads. His skills as a multi-instrumentalist make him a sought after player, lending his talents to other musical groups, including "The Alberts Folk Revival".
Mark has taught fiddle since 2008 and was hired to teach at the Old Town in 2009 where he teaches fiddle students from beginners to more advanced students.