Guitar Workshops: Jazz Chords for Folkies… from Cowboy Chords to Jazz Voicings

Musician Ken Avis leads this four-session guitar workshop series for students interested in expanding beyond basic folk and country guitar patterns. The sessions explore jazz chords, alternate chord fusions, musical history, and the relationship between jazz, folk, and country styles.

Avis is a UK-born guitarist and one half of the duo Veronneau. Each class lasts 60 minutes and is designed for participants ages 16 and older.

When: Thursday, October 29, 2026

Showtimes: 7:00–8:00 p.m. The full series meets on October 15, October 22, October 29, and November 5, 2026, with each session running from 7:00–8:00 p.m.

Tickets: $60 for the full, four-part series

Ages: 16 and older

Instructor: Ken Avis, guitarist from the UK and member of the duo Veronneau

Program: Participants learn new chords and jazz voicings while exploring musical fusions and the history connecting jazz, folk, and country music.

Run time: 60 minutes per workshop

Venue: Montpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Road, Laurel, MD 20708

Contact: 301-377-7800 or montpelierarts@pgparks.com