Mission

Mission Statement and commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

CBA Board

Board of Directors, Meeting Calendar, Meeting Minutes, Elections

CBA Leadership

The team that runs the organization and its events

Association Documents

Regional Directors

Awards

History

CBA Events

Our famous festivals, camps, and online events

Event Calendar

Concerts, jams, workshops, and events

Join

Become a member today

Volunteer

Contribute your time, energy and creativity

Member giving

There are many ways to contribute.

Become a board Member

Be a part of our leadership team

CBA Youth Program

Supporting and inspiring the next generation to play and enjoy music.

Online Bluegrass Academy

Online access to music lessons with our favorite musicians!

KidFest

A recreational program for kids

CBA Youth Academy

A 4 day music camp for 8-16 year olds

Kids on Bluegrass

Practice, play, and perform at the Father's Day Festival

Kids Instrument Lending Library

Find an instrument for your child or donate one of yours.

Global Connections

Worldwide events and activities

BEAR Fund

Financial assistance for qualified artists and music professionals

Music Teachers

In-person or online lessons

Bands

Find a band near you or share your band info with the world!

Luthiers

Keep your instrument sounding its best

Instructional Materials

Lessons, links, and essays to help you enjoy playing and practicing even more

All Teachers

Joel Mahan

Guitar, Mandolin

Phone Number: +14155428330

Email: [email protected]

County: San Francisco

Address:
572 40th ave
San Francisco  CA 94121

Hey there

I’ve been a CBA instructor for over 16 years and have had well over 1200 students in the last 20 years!

I’m listed on 2 pages of Wikipedia and am a Alumni of GIT in Hollywood and the San Francisco Conservatory

I have also performed on Radio TV and in 43 states!

Specializing in Bluegrass and Celtic tunes for the Mandolin as well as Guitar

Currently available via online ZOOM sessions