Michael Nix spoke and performed Sept. 16th

Michael Nix is a contemporary classical composer, guitarist and performer.  He is also the designer of the seven string Banjar, 

The Banjar combines elements of the classic five string banjo and the classical guitar. The seven high tension nylon strings sound somewhat like a cross between the banjo and a lute or harpsichord. He explains that "I took the name Banjar from the early usage (according to Dena Epstein and Robert Webb) in both Barbados and and Virginia at the time of Thomas Jefferson in the late 1700's. "

Nix has received numerous awards and commissions for his compositions, and has performed throughout the United States and Asia as a soloist.   He lives and teaches in the tranquil Pioneer Valley of Franklin County in Greenfield, Massachusetts. Nix and NixWorks has performed in venues around the world and is highly renowned. He teaches guitar, tenor banjo, 5 string banjo, mandolin for all levels, as well as music theory and composition in both college classes and private lessons.

Don't miss this the opportunity to hear Michael play and learn about the Banjar!