It’s time to start gearing up for the 2008 National Guitar Workshop!
For the past 25 years the NGW has been providing learning opportunities for guitar students, keyboard players, drummers and songwriters in several locations across the United States. Each summer they help students of all skill levels improve their craft by offering a detailed curriculum on a wide variety of topics, such as:
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Rock Guitar Styles
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The Total Blues Guitarist
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The Complete Classical Gutarist
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Technique and Musicianship
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Songwriting
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Jazz Skills
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Phat Funk & Fusion
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Improvisation
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Chord and Melody Accompaniment
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Fingerstyle Guitar
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Hot Flatpicking Guitar
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and so much more…
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Classes are taught by professional music teachers and special guest recording artists. This year’s guest list includes two of my favorite Windham Hill recording artists- Alex Degrassi and Ed Gerhard.The program is divided into three main catagories:
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CORE - focusing on musicianship skills, theory, ear training, and fretboard knowledge.
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SEMINARS – focusing on specific subjects, styles and/or artists such as Hendrix, Beatles, etc. Performance opportunities are also provided.
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SUMMITS – Intermediate/advanced students attend workshops with master artists to focus on a specific style such as Blues, Fingerstyle, Classical, Jazz, etc. Performance opportunities are also provided.
Classes begin June 28 and run through August 15. To obtain a catalog or learn more about the National Guitar Workshop go to:
http://www.guitarworkshop.com/
Till next time…
Keep practicing!
guitarcoach
