I'm Troy Weidenheimer. My friends call me "Rakun" (raccoon).

 I've taught over 1 ,000 private students, and scores of workshops around the country, helping aspiring guitar, mandolin and electric bass players become more skillful, confident performers of folk, bluegrass and country music.

I've performed professionally as a lead guitarist, mandolinist and bassist throughout the US and Canada, owned and operated my own music store and studios, and worked as a factory representative for both Gibson and Fender guitar companies. My business background underlies my appreciation for the importance of professionalism in working with the businesses and organizations who host my workshops.

I present folk, bluegrass and country music instrumental technique and jamming workshops in music stores, studios, music festivals and camps. These multi-hour, full day or week-long adult workshops, called LabClasses, are fun, fast-paced, highly interactive, and hands-on.

Please contact me well in advance of your next workshop opportunities to discuss my availability, possible music workshop topics, and how your organization may profit from my workshops financially, and through attracting new customers or patrons.

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