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Modern Guitar - Improv and Beyond (Toronto - Session 1)
with special guest John Scofield
Designed for the intermediate to advanced player who is looking to explore the modern and traditional styles of jazz.
Players such as Larry Carlton, Pat Metheny, John Scofield, Mike Stern, and Allan Holdsworth have managed to develop their own unique styles while still sustaining traditional jazz roots in their music.
From swing to the modern rhythmic styles of funk and fusion, this seminar will look at the necessary components of modern jazz.
The course will break down the complexity and sophistication of improvising by discussing techniques, concepts and insights about how to build personal musicianship.
With a strong emphasis on practical application, topics will include the development of chord-scale relationships, arpeggios, chord voicings, playing “outside the changes,” rhythmic phrasing, and much more.
A modern jazz guitar legend, the incomparable John Scofield will work with students in this course.
Essentials for the Complete Rock Guitarist (Toronto - Session 1)
with special guest Gary Hoey
This course is designed to give students the tools needed to become a complete rock guitar player.
Effective practice techniques, the knowledge of composition as applied to rock, and fretboard visualization are just some of the many topics that will be covered.
Techniques such as alternate and economy picking, string skipping, legato, sweep picking, extended arpeggios, and intervallic lines will be discussed.
Other tricks of the trade such as natural and artificial harmonics, movable scale licks, whammy techniques, tapping, and the use of guitar effects will also be taught in this seminar.
Regardless of which style of rock you’re playing, you’ll need the skills taught in this course.
Rock guitar guru Gary Hoey will be a special guest in this seminar
Extreme Guitar (Toronto - Session 2)
with special guest Paul Gilbert
Perfect for the intermediate to advanced rock player looking to take their playing to the next level, this course will analyze the styles of some of the leading players in this genre such as Eddie Van Halen, Randy Rhoads, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, and Paul Gilbert.
This seminar will cover topics such as speed, tone, phrasing, arpeggios, and modes.
Various technical aspects will be covered including sweep picking, hybrid picking, tremolo technique, harmonics, tapping, double tapping, developing speed while maintaining accuracy, and legato development.
Theoretical concepts including pentatonic and diatonic scales, arpeggio/chord construction, harmony and composite meters (odd time signatures) are also covered.
Students will be thrilled when guitar virtuoso Paul Gilbert works with this class.
Blues Power (Toronto - Session 2)
with special guest Sue Foley
So you wanna play the blues!
Blues styles spanning from Texas to Chicago to Mississippi and your favourite licks from Robert Johnson to Stevie Ray Vaughan to Robben Ford will be covered in this course.
Topics include various blues progressions, chord voicings, various rhythm patterns, turnarounds, phrasing, scale and arpeggio usage, double stops, developing solo ideas, and how to achieve a good blues tone.
Students will also learn how to improve their bending, vibrato, sliding, and legato techniques to put some more ‘feel’ into their playing.
There will be plenty of jamming in this course, so if you’re looking for blues power, this one is for you!!
Multi-award winning blues Goddess, Sue Foley, will be a special guest to this seminar.
Rockin’ the Blues (Vancouver - Weekend Session)
with special guest David Gogo
Rock music is so deeply rooted in the blues.
Therefore, to be a good rock guitarist, players need a solid understanding of the blues.
The most common progression in music (I, IV, V) is not only the blues progression, but also the basis for countless rock tunes.
Artists such as Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, Santana, Allman Brothers, Slash, AC/DC, and many other ’classic rock’ artists use blues as the foundation for their music.
This seminar is designed for players who love the raw energy, feel, and power of Blues music from Delta and Chicago to Texas and electrifying blues/rock sounds.
The course will demonstrate how the music of blues legends from Robert Johnson to Muddy Waters and from BB King to Buddy Guy assisted rock greats such as Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Joe Perry, and even Edward Van Halen to develop their unique styles.
Learn more blues vocabulary, how to build your solos, and discover ways to spice up or even hide a I, IV,V progression.
Topics covered include various blues and rock progressions, chord voicings, various comping patterns, turnarounds, phrasing, scale and arpeggio usage, double stops, and how to turn some standard blues phrases into some screaming rock licks.
Students will also learn how to improve their bending, vibrato, sliding, and legato techniques.
There will be plenty of playing and jamming in this course.
Although this course is open to all students, it is recommended that the student have a minimum of 6 months playing experience for this course.
Rock Chops
with Dave Martone
Rock guitar heroes such as Eddie Van Halen, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Kirk Hammett, Yngwie Malmsteen, John Petrucci and others took guitar playing to new heights.
Perfect for the intermediate to advanced rock player looking to take their playing to the next level, this course will explore the styles and techniques used by these players, and is perfect for rock guitarists who want to increase their knowledge and improve their technique through discussion and playing.
Theoretical concepts in music, beginning with pentatonic and diatonic scales, scale hybridization; arpeggio/chord construction and harmony are presented.
Right hand approaches such as alternate, economy and hybrid picking are explained in conjunction with left hand techniques such as slurring and rolling in legato phrasing.
Other topics include harmonics, tapping, modes, and speed development.
Specific exercises and practice routines that help develop the various styles and techniques are taught.
Students will also learn how to achieve a great tone.
Although this course is open to all students, it is recommended that the student have a minimum of 2 years playing experience and have a basic knowledge/understanding of some of the topics for this course.
Brave New Acoustic
with Don Alder
Beginners to advanced acoustic players will enjoy this seminar which will look at some of the more modern approaches to playing acoustic steel string guitar.
In addition to traditional concepts and techniques used as accompaniment, modern practices used to bring the acoustic guitar to the forefront as a solo instrument will be covered.
Topics will include standard and altered tunings, fingerstyle accompaniment, right and left hand harmonics, percussive techniques and much more.
Some songwriting and composition elements as applied to the modern acoustic player will also be discussed.
A discussion on electronics for acoustic guitars, strings, and a look at a variety of acoustic guitars from standard acoustics to baritones to Harp guitar along with tips for buying or getting your next guitar built.
This course is not theory based but tab of the various demonstrations will be provided.
The course will demonstrate a range of modern acoustic techniques for attendees to incorporate into their playing.
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