Winter/Spring 2009Click on a workshop title for more details... MAR 23 Rise Up Singing Women's Vocal Group (8 Weeks) MAR 28 Three-Chord Wonder: Learn to Play the Guitar MAR 29 Basic Fingerpicking Guitar APR 21 Rise Up Singing Eight-Week Program MAY 3 An Introduction to the Blues new! MAY 9 Exploring Vocal Harmony MAY 16 Fancy and Fun Guitar: Guitar Chord Voicings new! MAY 24 An Introduction to Songwriting MAY 31 Rise Up Singing! Workshop Past (and possibly future) Workshops Location For registration info, click here. To read about the instructors, click here. To receive up-to-date announcements of new workshops, send us an email and we'll add you to the mailing list. Rise Up Singing — Introductory Workshop "If you can walk, you can dance. If you can talk, you can sing." (Zimbabwe proverb) In this introductory workshop, we will explore our voices through exercises, sharing & discussion in a safe, supportive environment. We'll examine what holds us back vocally, and we'll look at ways to connect with our true voices. Most importantly, we'll spend time singing together! * No musical experience necessary. Afternoon workshop (co-ed) (led by Jane Lewis and Sam Turton) Sunday, May 31, 2009. 1:00-4:00 p.m. Cost: $45 ~ back to top ~ Rise Up Singing — Eight-Week Program Do you love to sing, but feel that something is holding you back? In this eight-week program, we will free our voices through exercises, sharing & discussion—and most of all, singing!—in a safe, supportive environment. We'll look at inhibitions and explore vocal techniques. Whatever your level of singing experience, we will work through exercises and songs together, and you will have the chance to take your voice to the next level. • learn how to access your full voice • gain awareness of what is blocking/inhibiting your expression • develop confidence and learn to love your voice • support others in their expression • learn about the technical aspects of voice and singing • have fun! sing out! * No musical experience necessary. Women's group (led by Jane Lewis) Tuesday evenings, 7:00-9:30 p.m., starts February 17, 2009 Co-ed group (led by Sam Turton and Jane Lewis) Tuesday evenings, 7:00-9:30 p.m., starts April 21, 2009 Next group We plan to offer this group again in fall 2009. Stay tuned for details! Cost: $190 ~ back to top ~ Rise Up Singing — Women's Vocal Group Experience the joy of making music together! This women's group will meet for eight weeks and sing a selection of folk & traditional songs. Original songs by group leaders Jane Lewis, Katherine Wheatley, and Tannis Slimmon will also be introduced, and we'll work on learning melodies and harmony parts. Our main goal is to have fun singing. No auditions, no reading music (we'll be learning by ear) — just a willingness to do a bit of practicing in between sessions. Jane & Katherine will lead the first six weeks, and Jane & Tannis will lead the final two weeks. Women's group (led by Jane Lewis, Katherine Wheatley, and Tannis Slimmon) Monday evenings, 7:00-9:00 p.m., starts March 23, 2009 Cost: $190 ~ back to top ~ Exploring Vocal Harmony What is harmony? How do you know what to sing? Join us for an afternoon of learning and experimenting with vocal harmonies. Afternoon workshop (co-ed) (led by Tannis Slimmon and Jane Lewis) Saturday, May 9, 2009. 1:00-4:00 p.m. Cost: $45 ~ back to top ~ An Introduction to the Blues "The blues is a chair, not a design for a chair, or a better chair. It is the first chair." (John Lennon) Blues is the foundation of Western popular music, from Jazz and R&B to rock and roll and modern pop. It is a common language that brings musicians together and a powerful tool to unlock other musical doors. Understanding the Blues can help your writing, your playing, your groove, your singing, your improvising, and your skills in other genres—and it's a lot of fun! The day will be divided into both instruction and playing, as we explore origins, fundamental forms, rhythms, accompaniment, improvisation, vocals, and the classic songs that define the blues—all in a friendly, non-judgmental environment. Vocalists and instrumentalists of all skill levels are welcome, though some knowledge of your instrument will be helpful. If you intend to bring amplification or drums, please inquire first so we can accommodate everyone's needs. One-day workshop (co-ed) (led by Sam Turton) Sunday, May 3, 2009. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Bring your own lunch. Cost: $95 ~ back to top ~ Three-Chord Wonder: Learn to Play the Guitar If you have never played guitar before, or if you started and didn't get very far, this workshop is for you! In a few hours, you'll learn how to accompany hundreds of folk, pop, country, blues and rock songs. In addition to learning three chords, students will leave the workshop with a basic understanding of accompaniment and will be given resources for songbooks and other handy accessories every musician should have. No previous experience necessary, just a guitar. Afternoon workshop (co-ed) (led by Eve Goldberg) Saturday, March 28, 2009. 1:00-4:00 p.m. Cost: $45 ~ back to top ~ Basic Fingerpicking Guitar This workshop is for guitar players who know some chords and strumming styles, but want to learn how to fingerpick. We'll unlock the secrets of alternating bass, learn some different fingerpicking patterns, and talk about the principles behind basic fingerpicking styles that will allow you to make up your own accompaniments. Bring your guitar. Afternoon workshop (co-ed) (led by Eve Goldberg) Sunday, March 29, 2009. 1:00-4:00 p.m. Cost: $45 ~ back to top ~ Fancy and Fun Guitar: Guitar Chord Voicings Learn how to work your way up and down the neck of your guitar, and make even the simplest songs sound fancy and fun! This workshop is for people who know first position chords (G, C, D, F, A, E, Dm, Em, and Am) and want to learn how to play variations of these chords (and others) further up the neck. This practice is referred to as "chord voicings," and enables you to play complimentary parts to someone playing in first position. You will come out of this workshop feeling like you've reached a new level of playing. Afternoon workshop (co-ed) (led by Norman Liota) Saturday, May 16, 2009. 1:00-4:00 p.m. Cost: $45 ~ back to top ~ An Introduction to Songwriting Explore beat, rhythm, melody, and song structure. Learn how to develop your songwriting ideas, and how to connect lyrics to the music. Afternoon workshop (co-ed) (led by Jude Vadala) Saturday, March 21, 2009. 1:00-4:00 p.m. Sunday, May 24, 2009. 1:00-4:00 p.m. Cost: $45 ~ back to top ~ Songwriting Club If you've taken Intro to Songwriting, or if you're an experienced songwriter, you're welcome to join us for a Songwriting Club afternoon. Songwriting tips, group exercises, feedback on works-in-progress, and a songwriting assignment are included. Afternoon workshop (co-ed) (led by Jude Vadala) Saturday, February 28, 2009. 1:00-4:00 p.m. Cost: $45 ~ back to top ~ Location All workshops will be held at 238 Kathleen Street, Guelph, ON ~ back to top ~ |
