WORKSHOPS
Performance/Presentation
Personalized coaching which includes everything from vocal technique and style. (increasing power, control and range) to creating a set list, performance skills, and audience engagement. Focus on building confidence and developing strengths.
12 THINGS EVERY SONGWRITER SHOULD KNOW
Create your most intriguing song. Deep dive into the timeless craft of songwriting. From basic music theory to application of nuance, explore the elements of a well-crafted song.
*All students will also gain an understanding of rudimentary music theory.
GUITAR
Accompanist Guitar: Advanced support/rhythm techniques for acoustic guitarists wishing to accompany other instruments and/or vocalists. Perfect for the singer/songwriter. Building a solo rhythm guitar arrangement from the ground up. From strumming to incorporating bass parts, transitions, adding colour, employing dynamics.
Acoustic Roots Guitar: Acoustic guitar techniques (flatpicking & fingerstyle) for Folk, Roots, Celtic, Americana, Blues, and beyond. Explore a world of nuance, of rhythm & voicings inherent to different genres and styles.
DADGAD Guitar: Open tunings can create a plethora of tonal colour. Open strings ring longer, allowing notes to blend in a unique fashion.
Explore the dynamics of this hauntingly beautiful tuning.