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Jodi Harbin

Powell, TN

Jodi Harbin is a career musician who teaches mandolin, guitar, banjo and bass. She was the founder of the Colorado bluegrass band, Lonesome Traveler, and has continued her involvement in the bluegrass community after moving to the Knoxville area. She now performs with several groups including The Savage Hearts, and with her husband Tim Harbin.

Working with Steve Kaufman at his camp every summer has exposed her to a wide range of teachers and teaching materials on all the bluegrass instruments.

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“Lots of fun and lots of learning. Thank you for promoting and teaching how to play music with friends- a great joy.”
“What a talented, patient, versatile, and knowledgeable instructor.”
“She has the patience of an angel and the skills of a master craftsperson!”
“Jodi is so much fun to work with. She is a great teacher and always inspires me to learn more.”
“She has a wealth of talent, vast music knowledge but more importantly a passion for teaching, as well as compassion, flexibility and humor.”
“Jodi did an excellent job of engaging everyone and making us feel safe. Positive fun atmosphere.”
Today

Saturday Jam Class

Sleepy-Eyed John’s Music and Clogging 2830 Andersonville Hwy, Norris

Register now for Jodi's camp!

  • 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)