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
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.
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.
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"
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.
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"
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!
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)