Seminars



Seminars are limited in size so don't hesitate to sign up. The cost is $30 each or you can sign up for 4 or more for $25 each. The studio will be open 15 minutes before each seminar starts and students are expected to be tuned and in their seats before the seminar start time. Students should bring a guitar and any necessary equipment (i.e. amplifier, slide, tuner, cable). Payment is due at the time of sign up in order to guarantee a spot. To register please call (864) 243-7279 or click here: Sign Up


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Play Guitar in the style of The Allman Brothers Band
Saturday 09/13/08 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
$30.00 Sign Up

This seminar will take a look at Allman Brothers classics such as "Melissa", "Blue Sky", and "Jessica".
The focus will be on the "country" side of the Allmans with a special emphasis on guitar harmony lines.


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Demystifying the Modes
Saturday 09/20/08 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
$30.00 Sign Up

This seminar will focus on the use of modes in everyday playing situations and give a strong and complete overview of where the modes come from and how they relate to each other and various chord progressions.


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Slowhand's Style Playing Like Clapton
Saturday 09/27/08 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
$30.00 Sign Up

An examination of the softer side of Clapton's style with a look at
"Tears in Heaven", "Wonderful Tonight", and "Bell Bottom Blues"


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Lynyrd Skynyrd Guitar Styles
Saturday 10/04/08 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
$30.00 Sign Up

Classics such as "Gimme Three Steps", "Simple Man", and "The Ballad of Curtis Loew" will guide this
discussion of Skynyrd's guitar techniques.


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Guitar in the Style of Jimi Hendrix
Saturday 10/11/08 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
$30.00 Sign Up

A look at some of Hendrix's standout lead and rhythm stylistic touches through
"Hey Joe", "Wind Cries Mary", and "Manic Depression"


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S.R.V. Guitar Techniques
Saturday 10/18/08 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
$30.00 Sign Up

Get caught in the Texas Flood and learn what sets Stevie Ray Vaughn apart from other blues players!


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Slide Guitar
Saturday 10/25/08 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
$30.00 Sign Up

This seminar will cover basic slide techniques and discuss various playing styles. Also both open E and open G tuning will be discussed. Musical examples will include "Statesboro Blues", "Free Bird", and "Traveling Riverside Blues" (ala Led Zeppelin)