Libba (Elizabeth) Cotten,
Richard Scholtz,
Eric Schoenberg,
Maryann Breskin,
Joe Breskin,
Kitty Breskin,
Howard Breskin,
John Miller,
Bob Franke,
Betsy Rose,
Geof Morgan,
Julia Schnebley-Black,
The Beatles,
Janet Peterson,
The Berrymans,
Pete Seeger,
Peggy Seeger,
Woody Guthrie,
Bob Dylan,
Si Kahn,
Rob Lopresti,
John Cephas,
Patrinell Wright,
Patrice Haan,
Jeannie Rosner,
Selina Doran,
Jinx Davis,
Bessie Jones,
Janet Stecher,
Jody Stecher,
Gerry Allen,
Doris Haykin,
Mississippi John Hurt,
John Ullman
Flip Breskin has been called the heart of the northwest folk scene, and “a musical force of nature.”
Flip Breskin is internationally famous as a Co-founder of the Puget Sound Guitar Workshop in 1974 and a universally loved guitar teacher. She has been a major player in the Northwest folk scene since the 1970s.
She is a passionate teacher of music for adults, teens & children, mostly on guitar, but also teaches basics for ukulele and old time banjo. She particularly loves teaching adult beginners because of the courage they bring to their learning. Her focus is on building solid foundations for musical independence - feeling the flow of music, hearing chord changes and building a "predictor" for where chords are headed next, and ergonomics for musicians to protect against long-term repetitive motion injuries. The ability to focus on what's happening "from your fingertips on back" and knowledge of how your brain and body work together to take in new information can speed learning, shorten practice time needed, and keep learning safe and fun. Remember, Practice doesn't make Perfect; it makes Permanent! On her website she has a list of 100 songs you can play with only 3 chords that can help you get started.
Flip is an inveterate song catcher. She plays old and new folksongs with great sing-along choruses, songs of compassion, outrageous songs, and sweet solo guitar. She also calls Family Dances and Playparties and leads the local Bellingham Homemade Music Society's music circle on odd Wednesdays at the Roeder Home.
Peter Berryman says of Flip,
"I'd listen to Flip sing the phone book."
And Bob Franke adds,
"I never met a songwriter more grounded in musical and moral values than Flip. She cares more about telling the truth than most people you're likely to hear and she does it well: At the same time she's a lot of fun to listen to."
Flip has spent the greater part of the past 25 years teaching others how to play and how to teach music. She publishes a collection of hot tips every month in Bellingham called Flip's Pix and she teaches guitar at music camps around the west, many of which she helped design.
Flip Breskin is a song-catcher extraordinaire, an extremely clean and lyrical fingerstyle guitarist, and a musical mover and shaker from way back.
Flip Breskin and her husband Zeke Hoskin often perform together. If you appreciate folk music in the tradition of Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger, mixed up with some old-world instrumentation and wry humor, you will not want to miss their performance which will surely bring smiles and generate some great memories.
In concert, Flip Breskin plays the sweetest instrumentals ever found. The songs she sings are deep and thoughtful and never self-absorbed.
Zeke Hoskin sees the absurd side of everything and puts it all into witty songs that have been performed and recorded by Canadian bands from Vancouver Island to Newfoundland. He also plays the Celtic harp and occasionally wins.
Together their effectiveness is enhanced by the contrast. A belly-laugher by Zeke sets you up to appreciate the depth of Flip's next offering, which in turn leaves you all the readier for a truly skewed Zeke number . . . When they aren't playing vocal ping pong with your state of mind, they play instrumental duets.
Thank you Flip for inviting me into your "lovely home" & warm welcome song circle - I had a wonderful time - enjoying "all" ~every song and the sharing process - a very good night -worth the sleepy drive! Cherie
Hi Flip, Finally - I've downloaded some of my other songs - long time overdue ~ If you get a chance - take a listen. Also, thank you for the invite to your song circle ...one of these days - I'd love to!
Thank you for the add, Flip. I really appreciate your maintaining the communication that you do in the artistic community here in B'Ham. It is a great open-hearted service you nurture. I hope one day I will actually have the good fortune to meet you. Surely one day...All the best.
Hello Flip ~ Thanks so much for accepting me as a new "Friend" ~ I have loved the music that you make for many years. I used to listen to you perform at "Mama Sundays" up at Western (that sure was a while ago). We've never met personally ...but maybe you remember my face ...? You smiled a hello when I was busking up at the B'ham Market this summer. When ever I think of who you are I imagine a 'smile' ~ Glad to be "Friends" ~ Cherie
Hi Flip, thanks for adding me. I fondly remember my time at PSGW. And who knows, maybe our paths will cross again someday. We can at least compare notes on our house concert series. Have a wonderful, wonderful holiday. Hugs, Arlene
Hi Flip, You truly are the heart of the Northwest folk scene! Thanks for spreading the word about my recent show at Nancy's Farm this past weekend. Thanks also for the add. See you at PGW one of these days.
And this is a follow-on comment cuz it's about Cathy: this is a truly magnificent piece of work and so is your "real project" - I am definitely pleased to make your acquaintance in this wonderful way!
Flip, What an amazing gift your are to this world!It is a true honor to be the first to comment on your new myspace page. Thank you for all you do! Much Love, Cathy Mason GirlsNeedGuitars.net
