Free Masterclass In Shaftman Hall

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Join us on October 10th for a Masterclass with renowned flat-picker and member of Kentucky Thunder Justus Ross! This free Masterclass is open to all ages. Justus will be sharing techniques, tips, and tricks that have helped him become a world class guitar player. Registration is open now.

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About Justus:

"When Justus Ross received a guitar for his fourth birthday, it began his lifelong obsession with music and flat picking. Within days, Justus taught himself to pick “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” while he continued to play and teach himself other children’s songs by ear. Since starting guitar lessons right before he turned five years old, he has had many teachers and mentors, including O. D. Mitchell, Jake Workman, and Rodley and Bobby Lewis. Along the way he also learned to play piano, dobro, and mandolin, but put his all into the guitar. As a result of his constant “picking,” his sister and parents began to express interest in bluegrass music, thus forming The Ross Family Band. Being from a small town in Missouri, there were not a lot of opportunities at their back door, but that didn’t stop them! Justus and his family traveled to many festivals, churches and small events sharing their talents, love of Jesus and bluegrass/Gospel music until Justus was 14 years old. Since then, Justus has been a member of bluegrass bands including Po Anna, The Allen Family, Kentucky Just Us and Hurricane Party. With intense drive, lots of practice and a God-given talent, Justus has played famous venues including The Station Inn, the Ryman Auditorium, the Grand Ole Opry, Silver Dollar City, and Dollywood, sharing the stage with bluegrass staples Rhonda Vincent as well as Dailey and Vincent. Justus competed and won in multiple band competitions and in 2022 he won second place in the National Flat Picking guitar competition held in Kansas. When Justus is not performing, he enjoys giving lessons to other aspiring musicians, young or old, in person or virtually.”