Kentucky School of Bluegrass and Traditional Music
Hyden, Kentucky
About
Dean Osborne, director of the Kentucky School of Bluegrass and Traditional Music, brings over four decades of deep immersion in bluegrass to his teaching. His instructional approach is rooted in an extensive career as an accomplished artist, bandleader, and even a producer of multi-day music festivals. This breadth of experience allows him to offer students a comprehensive understanding of traditional music, far beyond mere technique.
At the Kentucky School of Bluegrass and Traditional Music in Hyden, Osborne has shaped the learning journeys of students spanning the US and even online in Japan since 2006. His teaching encompasses both the foundational elements and nuanced intricacies of bluegrass and traditional music. Whether in person or online, his guidance is informed by a lifetime spent at the heart of the genre.