ONE-DAY workshoP: DOWN SOUTH
“ The care and attention to detail you put into the entire package is on a par with the care and attention to detail that you put into your own playing and compositions. That you manage to do so while remaining so modest, generous and approachable makes me feel so lucky to have met you and discovered your musical universe. You are one of a kind, man! ”
Marc - Student of Brittany 2022
To Celebrate the Launch of My First Guitar Method Book
The Info
Date: Saturday 3rd February 2024
Location: The Crown Hotel, Blandford Forum, Dorset
Description: This workshop is to celebrate the launch of my new book, Expressive Fingerstyle Guitar Techniques. We’ll be using a selection of exercises and study pieces from the book to form the core of the workshop, and these will lead to explorations on technique, musicality, composition, arrangement and performance.
Each participant will receive a copy of the book on the day (included in the price of the workshop) so you can continue the journey through its 100 musical examples and pieces after the day.
A selection of PDF dual-system scores and MP3 recordings of some of what we’ll be looking at will be sent in advance. You certainly don’t need to do any swatting up beforehand(!), but I know some folks like having a pick-through ahead of workshop sessions so they can hit the ground running. As the book will be provided for you on the day, there’s no need to print anything yourself.
The workshop is run in a totally relaxed, no-pressure environment. No one will ever be ‘put on the spot’! The emphasis will be on playing sections and ideas together as a group.
Whilst I always aim to choose material that will be satisfying to dig into for a variety of different playing levels, I’d say this workshop isn’t aimed at beginners. If you have at least 3 years playing experience, know a couple of fingerstyle pieces, and enjoy the kind of playing and writing I do, then this is the workshop for you!
To round off the day there will be an intimate gig for participants. This will start with an ‘open mic support set’ for anyone who’d like to play a tune in front of the group, and followed by a few tunes by myself. If you’re travelling with a friend or family member they’re welcome to join for this at no extra charge.
Timings: 10:30 - 18:00. It would be lovely for participants to arrive at 10 to grab a coffee and get settled. Open mic and performance from myself will be from 17:00 to 18:00.
Fee: £119 which includes a paperback copy of the 92-page Expressive Fingerstyle Guitar Techniques book, all tuition, teas, coffees and light refreshments in the breaks.
Availability: Limited to 10 participants.
Lunch: A table will be booked at The Crown for lunch. Participants are kindly asked to cover the cost of their own meal.
Payment: You can secure your place via the ‘Add to Cart’ button below and completing payment of the full fee. On completing payment I’ll send you an email within 24 hours with an info pack attached which gives more detailed information on timings, location, accommodation options etc.
Cancellation: 30 days or more: a full refund will be given. Between 29 & 14 days: a 50% refund will be given. Less than 14 days: no refund will be given. In the unlikely event the workshop needs to be cancelled we will give as much notice as possible and will refund your fee in full. We cannot refund any associated travel or accommodation costs. In the unlikely event the workshop needs to be rescheduled you will be given the option to wait and attend the rearranged date, or receive a full refund.
Questions: please do contact me.
