Hayes Griffin's Flatpicking Essentials: Crosspicking Part 1

Guitarist Hayes Griffin gives an introduction to crosspicking, one of the most common bluegrass guitar techniques.

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Hayes Griffin is a professional acoustic guitarist based in Columbus, OH. Inspired at a young age by the sounds of Bill Monroe, Flatt and Scruggs, and Tony Rice, Hayes completely immersed himself in the world of bluegrass and acoustic music. As a teenager, Hayes gained recognition playing in local bluegrass bands and winning local flatpick competitions.

Around this time his musical interests started to broaden, and Hayes began studying bluegrass and jazz music under the supervision of Andy Carlson, Tom Carroll, and Casey Cook at Denison University, where he eventually earned a BA in Music Performance in 2010. After Denison, Hayes was an active member of Boston’s vibrant acoustic music scene while pursuing a master’s degree in Contemporary Improvisation at the New England Conservatory under the instruction of the late, great John McGann.

Since his graduation, Hayes moved back to his native Ohio and began touring full time with renowned Canadian fiddler April Verch, and pursuing his love of teaching music.

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