WS2: 10:30 FRIDAY
PLAY WALTZES
ALISON HELZER
Learn to play waltzes on the tenor guitar: This workshop will teach two waltzes on tenor guitar in GDAE tuning. Both melody leads and accompanying techniques will be covered. The workshop is intended for beginning level players. I will cover Josefin’s Waltz and Chihiro’s Waltz. Both tab and sheet music will be provided.
WS1: 11:30 FRIDAY
IMPROVISATION
GRANT FLICK
We’ll be looking at different ways to improvise in multiple styles on the tenor guitar! This workshop is designed to help you make music in whatever setting you find yourself in. We’ll explore ways to keep your playing fresh and find new discoveries in your music. There will be lots of playing, focused on material participants are curious about. All tunings and skill levels welcome!
WS7: 2:30 FRIDAY
INTRO TO THE DOUBLE BASS
MATT WEINER
Never played a bass, or barely played one? This is for you! In this overview, we’ll go through all the basics of playing the bass. Holding the bass. Right and left hand techniques. Getting pizzicato, arco and slap sound. If class size permits, everyone will get a chance to play on a bass as well. Questions and tangents welcomed.
WS10: 3:30 FRIDAY
EASY ALTERNATIVE CHORDS
JOHN LAWLOR
How to play easy alternative chords to standard songs – Pick a song you like to play and maybe I can show you some other interesting chords to add in it that you might like. Bring your phone in case you want to record the session to practice at home.
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WS8; 3:30 FRIDAY & WS11 3:30 SATURDAY
BEGINNING HARMONICA
JOHN HALOVANIC
This workshop will feature a view into different Harmonicas such as Chromatic, Chord and Bass along with Diatonic and others with a basic understanding of what each instrument is designed for. Each attendee (the first 25) will receive a Diatonic Harmonica in the key of G, and workshop songs and sheet music.