This scholarship fund creates opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to learn to play a string band instrument (fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, bass). Scholarships of up to $250 can be used to pay for private lessons, workshops, camps and other active learning opportunities.  All applications will be considered, with priority given to teachers and students in the Piedmont and the Carolinas. PineCone is honored to keep Brad's memory and love of roots music alive through this program.

This scholarship was established in honor of our friend Brad Farmer. He was a local teacher, PineCone jam leader, band member and friend. He died unexpectedly way too soon. His friends and family got together in the days after his passing and created this scholarship fund to honor his memory and pass on his love for bluegrass and old-time music.
This scholarship was established in honor of our friend Brad Farmer. He was a local teacher, PineCone jam leader, band member and friend. He died unexpectedly way too soon. His friends and family got together in the days after his passing and created this scholarship fund to honor his memory and pass on his love for bluegrass and old-time music.