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Jordan Richmond

Sturbridge, MA

Jordan “Worldpeace” Richmond has been a musician and teacher on the NYC and New England bluegrass scene for over 20 years, playing dobro, guitar, and bass. He has played with Franklin Turnpike, The Worcester County Bluegrass All-stars, and The Daring Coyotes String Band.

Jordan has studied, taught, and performed at the Berklee College of Music and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, with a concentration in Music Therapy. He records music at his Worldpeace Studios with other like-minded New England artists. He is also a trader and collector of vintage instruments.

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“Jordan brings a strong sense of welcoming, belonging, and positivity to his instruction. Whether he is including you in a bluegrass jam or teaching you a new tune, Jordan makes the music accessible and enjoyable for the participant.”
“Jordan always makes sure folks get a chance to try taking a break, and he offers helpful advice about crucial notes and phrases.“
“Jordan teaches in a humorous and inclusive manner, which makes practicing and performing a real pleasure.”
“Jordan always brings his knowledge to our jams – I learn the most from the recordings he does in his studio. He has added to my musical life immensely.”
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Saturday Jam Class

The Guthrie Center 2 Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington

Register now for Jordan's class!

  • All bluegrass instruments welcome
  • No jamming experience necessary
  • You will be jamming in the first class!
  • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
  • Hands-on learning in large and small groups
  • Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected!
  • Music/tab reading not needed or used
  • Singing not required, but encouraged and taught
  • Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught

Do you qualify? It’s easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro… you can be part of a bluegrass jam. Only requirements - be able to:

  • Tune your instrument (electronic tuning devices welcome) and
  • Change smoothly between G, C, D, and A. (or the notes that work on bass and fiddle)

Weekly Jam Class (Tue)

Union Music 142 Southbridge St, Worcester

Calling All Pickers!
You'll be sent student materials as soon as you register.

  • Learn to jam with people like you
  • Hands-on instruction: rhythm, lead, harmony singing
  • Learn standard bluegrass repertoire and etiquette
  • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
  • Intermediates welcome, given extra challenges
  • Only requirement: play G, C, D, A chords (or matching notes on fiddle or bass