ROCK BLUES JAZZ ACOUSTIC CLASSICAL SONGWRITING
Summer 2017
BASS DRUMS KEYBOARDS VOCALS
Courses ALL AGES
for: ALL LEVELS
ALL STYLES
SAN DIEGO
June 18-23
TORONTO
July 23-28
NASHVILLE
July 30-August 4
SEATTLE
August 13-18
SPECIAL
GUEST
ARTISTS!
Tony MacAlpine, Rik Emmett, Bryan Beller, Andy Timmons,
Antoine Dufour, Johnny Hiland, Mike Stern, Don Ross,
Peppino D’Agostino, Debbie Davies, Mike Keneally, and more!
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General Information
Guitar Workshop Plus is a program designed for aspiring musicians
of all ages to promote the growth and development of musical
knowledge and skills. Our program is unique in that we cater our
instruction to the student’s personal style, level of experience, and
musical goals. We create a healthy, non-competitive, and supportive
environment in which to learn. Each day consists of morning and
afternoon classes that involve a hands-on approach, late afternoon
clinics, ensemble performances, and evening concerts. Students will
also enjoy visits from world-class guest artists and have many performance opportunities. DVD recordings of the student performances
are available after the sessions. The complete immersion in music
allows students to walk away with enough material and musical ideas
to last until next year.
Whether you just started playing recently and want to get started
in the right direction, or you’ve been playing professionally and want
to further develop your craft, you will find what you’re looking for at
Guitar Workshop Plus.
Currently, instruction is provided for guitar, bass, drums, keyboard and vocals. Students can elect to study one class OR seminar
each session. The guitar program is extensive and unique in that
students elect to study the style that they enjoy most. Guitar styles
include rock, blues, jazz, acoustic, classical, country and a guitar course
for the absolute beginner. We also offer comprehensive bass, drums,
keyboard, vocal and songwriting classes covering various styles,
theory, performance, and technique.
Each course combines hands-on technique with musicianship
skills such as theory, ear training, rhythm studies, etc. In addition,
most of these classes include a one-hour per day rhythm section class
in which students are given the opportunity to play with the faculty
rhythm section and apply the skills and knowledge they are acquiring
in class.
OUR FACULTY
CLASSES
UNDERAGE STUDENTS
Classes are offered for varying skill levels ranging from beginner to
advanced. On the first day of the session, all students are evaluated
to ensure that they are placed accordingly and receive appropriate
instruction for their level. This maximizes their learning potential
during their time at the workshop. Class sizes are small to promote
individualized attention for each student as well as to facilitate ensemble
arrangements.
Unless accompanied by an approved member of the staff and a
signed parental permission form is on file, students under the age of
18 are not permitted to leave campus. Those under age students who
drive to the campus must leave their car keys with the office at the
beginning of the session. Off campus students who are under age 18
must be signed in and out by their parents/legal guardians when they
arrive and leave the campus. Parents of under age students must
notify the office staff if their child takes prescription medication. All
medicines must be stored in our office and will be dispersed as per
written instructions outlined on the health form.
SEMINARS
Seminars are courses which concentrate on specific topics and will
sometimes feature guest instructors. Generally, seminars are
designed for the intermediate to advanced player although some may
be open to all levels. Students are evaluated to ensure that they are
at an appropriate level for the course. Seminar students meet with
the instructor all day and, because there is no restriction to class size,
do not take part in rhythm section classes. Faculty led ensembles for
seminars depend upon class size and format.
CLINICS
In addition, all students may attend clinics. Each day, two or three
clinics are offered covering topics such as improvisation, songwriting,
vocals, scales and modes, building technique, slide, percussion,
practice methods and more. Students are welcome to sign up for these
clinics on campus.
OUR ADMINISTRATION
Our administration has been responsible for organizing and directing summer music programs across North America for the past fifteen
years. Founded by Brian Murray, a Toronto area guitarist/performer/
educator, the Guitar Workshop Plus administration and faculty have
developed a loyal student base due to the positive experience,
excellent curriculum, professional faculty, visiting guest artists, and
the opportunity to meet other people who share the same musical
interests.
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Our faculty is carefully selected and comprised of professional musicians and instructors with extensive experience teaching in workshops,
private settings, and postsecondary institutions. These talented
educators have considerable recording backgrounds, perform around
the world, author instructional books and write columns for music
magazines.
OUR STUDENTS
Our program is open for beginner to advanced students aged 12
through adult. Our students come from diverse backgrounds including
young-aspiring musicians, adult hobbyists, high school and postsecondary students pursuing music careers, semiprofessional and
professional musicians. Students are welcome to attend individually,
with friends or family, and even as a complete band.
ON-CAMPUS STUDENTS HOUSING AND MEALS
On-campus students stay in the dormitories and are provided with
three meals per day. The cafeteria offers a wide selection of food and
vegetarian options are always available. Students are housed according to age and gender. Groups of under age students are supervised
by staff members who also stay in the dorm house. Arrangements
can be made to be roomed with a specific roommate. Please include
your roommate’s name on the application form. A limited number of
private rooms are also available for an additional fee.
OFF-CAMPUS STUDENTS
Students who do not stay on campus overnight during the session
save on room and board costs. Meals are not included but a weekly
meal plan is available for an additional cost.
STUDENT POLICIES
To maximize the enjoyment of the session for all participants and to
create a friendly and creative atmosphere, a certain code of conduct
must be followed. Students who violate the stated rules and regulations or whose behaviour jeopardizes the enjoyment and safety of
other participants will be dismissed from the program without refund
of tuition. Illegal drugs and alcohol are not permitted on campus.
Possession or use of these substances results in immediate dismissal
from the program without refund of tuition.
Students must provide their own instrument and are responsible
for their personal belongings and equipment. Guitar Workshop
Plus will not be held responsible for these items. Participants in the
program may be photographed/video recorded during class or
performances for use in promo material or our website.
Regardless of age, all participants must complete a health form
before they can be admitted into the program. Should a medical situation arise or if there are any pre-existing or current medical conditions
that we should be aware of, we must have this information on file.
Please note, however, that we are not a special needs program.
All medical expenses are the responsibility of the student or their
parent/guardian. Guitar Workshop Plus will not be held responsible
for the cost of any medicine or medical services.
Guitar Workshop Plus reserves the right to refuse admission to
the program at it’s discretion.
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2017 GUEST ARTISTS
Our guest artists share their knowledge and experiences with our students
while visiting classes, conducting clinics, and performing concerts.
Tony MacAlpine ( Seattle Session)
Andy Timmons ( San Diego Session)
Tony MacAlpine is widely known as a guitar virtuoso who is just as
skilled on the keys. Edge of Insanity, one of his fourteen solo albums,
is still considered as one of the top ten shred guitar albums of all time.
Aside from his solo work, Tony has also been part of several rock
supergroups including Planet X with Derek Sherinian and Virgil
Donati, PSMS (Portnoy/Sheehan/MacAlpine/Sherinian), as well as
the Grammy nominated CAB with bassist Bunny Brunel and drummer
Dennis Chambers. MacAlpine also spent seven years playing guitar
and keys in Steve Vai‘s touring band.
Andy sold over a million records worldwide as guitarist for pop-metal
band Danger Danger. He toured the world and had two #1 videos on
MTV. His discography includes 7 solo releases ranging from blazing
guitar instrumentals, to blues, to pop. As a session player, he’s been
featured on recordings by drumming legend Simon Phillips, Kip
Winger, Paula Abdul, Paul Stanley, and countless radio and television
jingles. Andy has been musical director/guitarist for several U.S. tours.
He has also played alongside Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson, Steve
Morse, Mike Stern, Ace Frehley, Ted Nugent, and Pierre Bensusan. He
has also become one of the most respected and sought after clinicians.
Rik Emmett (Toronto Session)
Rik Emmett gained international notoriety as the lead singer/songwriter/guitarist with Triumph. Smash and classic hits such as Hold
On, Magic Power, and Lay It On The Line led to ten gold albums, with
four turning platinum in Canada. In the U.S., two went gold. Triumph
was firmly established as one of the premier touring rock acts in
North America. Rik left the band to begin a very successful and versatile solo career. Four gold & platinum decades in the music biz have
provided entry into the Canadian Rock Hall of Fame, the Music
Industry Hall of Fame and the Junos Hall of Fame, with a few ‘Best
Guitarist’ awards in various categories garnered along the way. One
of the most versatile players around, Rik is well versed in all styles as
a guitarist and songwriter from rock, blues, and jazz to classical and
acoustic music. Rik is also an innovative music educator writing columns for Guitar Player magazine and sharing his knowledge and
experience at songwriting workshops and programs such as Guitar
Workshop Plus.
Bryan Beller ( San Diego Session)
Bryan Beller has maintained a multi-faceted career as a bassist,
composer, writer and clinician for over 20 years, earning his reputation as a uniquely talented yet supremely tasteful team player for
instrumentally-minded artists. In the power super-trio The Aristocrats
(with uber-players Guthrie Govan on guitar and Marco Minnemann
on drums) he’s a part of the hottest new act in rock/fusion today;
their latest release Tres Caballeros dropped jaws around the world.
Beller has been Joe Satriani’s tour bassist for both the Unstoppable
Momentum and Shockwave world tours in addition to featuring on
the Shockwave Supernova record. He was Steve Vai’s choice for the
live CD/DVD Where The Wild Things Are and is also in the “band”
Dethklok, a tongue-in-cheek extreme metal band. He tracked on the
last two Dethklok releases and has anchored the band for three
nationwide tours to date, alongside metal monsters Mastodon and
Machine Head, among others. He’s been a musical partner of freak/
genius guitarist Mike Keneally (Frank Zappa) for over 17 years and 10
albums, while his versatility was on display touring intimate venues
for several years with R&B/soul singer/songwriter/keyboardist Kira
Small. On his own, Beller’s released three rock/jazz fusion solo albums
to widespread acclaim. He released an instructional DVD, Mastering
Tone and Versatility, and is also a featured artist on instructional
websites. As a pure player, a masterclass clinician, a former
Contributing Editor for Bass Player Magazine, and a former VP of SWR
bass amps, Beller brings a global perspective to the world of bass.
Antoine Dufour (Toronto Session)
TONY M AC ALPINE
ANDY TIMMONS
Canadian guitarist Antoine Dufour is known colloquially among the
best guitar players in the world as a musician’s musician. To fans of
popular music, he deftly combines jaw-dropping guitar playing skills
and an artistic soul in crafting instrumental compositions that reflect
ambient and progressive music that transcends global cultures and
languages. That he does this in an incredibly visual and entertaining
style has endeared him to a broad spectrum of fans of popular music.
Records of accomplishment include first place at the Canadian
Fingerstyle Guitar Championships, Third place at the ultra-prestigious
international guitar championships, recording for the leading instrumental music record label Candyrat, plus touring and playing with
luminary guitar players such as Andy McKee and Don Ross. With
several albums of original material released to critical acclaim, two
live performance DVDs, 6 years of global touring and more than 50
million cumulative views on YouTube, Antoine Dufour has emerged
as a young star of fingerstyle acoustic guitar, building a worldwide
reputation for innovation and creativity.
RIK EMMETT
Johnny Hiland ( Nashville Session)
Johnny Hiland was born with a medical condition causing involuntary
eye movement which rendered him legally blind. He grew up in
Maine and took to the guitar at a young age. At eight, he joined his
family’s band and, at age ten, Hiland won the Talent America contest.
Johnny began as a bluegrass player and, besides guitar, also plays
banjo, fiddle and mandolin. In high school, his musical tastes
extended beyond bluegrass to play jazz, blues and the guitar rock of
players like Joe Satriani and Eddie Van Halen. Johnny moved to
Nashville in the early 90’s and was quickly noticed as one of the best
guitar players around. In a matter of a few short years, he reached
critical acclaim as one of the best in the world. He has headlined the
legendary Grand Ole Opry as a solo artist twice and performed on
Prime Time Country. Johnny signed with Steve Vai’s Favored Nations
label as a solo artist and The Johnny Hiland Band released two studio
albums of original country and rock guitar instrumentals. In, 2011
Johnny signed with Mike Varney’s Shrapnel Records. Johnny also
became a busy studio session musician in Nashville playing on projects for artists like Toby Keith, Trick Pony, Ricky Skaggs, Janie Fricke,
Lynn Anderson, Randy Travis, and Hank III. He also has performed
on stage with artists such as Sammy Hagar, George Clinton and P
Funk, Steve Vai, Les Paul, and a host of other greats. Johnny has been
named to many “Best of” lists in guitar circles over the years including being named one of the “5 Best Chickenpickers” by Gibson and
one of the “50 Fastest Guitarists of All Time” by Guitar World magazine. Today Johnny is simply known as one of the top guitar players
in the world.
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BRYAN BELLER
JOHNNY HILAND
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MIKE STERN
Mike Stern ( Nashville Session)
Don Ross (Toronto Session)
One of the most esteemed electric guitarists of his generation, Mike
Stern has distinguished himself over a four-decade career that has
encompassed musical partnerships with Blood, Sweat & Tears, Billy
Cobham, Miles Davis, Jaco Pastorius, the Brecker Brothers and Joe
Henderson, as well as 16 recordings as a leader (six of which were
nominated for GRAMMY® Awards). An electrifying soloist whose
blistering chops combine rock-fusion firepower with sophisticated jazz
harmonies and his inherently bluesy string bending prowess, Stern
has the ability to instantly elevate the proceedings on any gig or
session he plays by channeling the spirits of his own personal guitar
heroes Jimi Hendrix, Wes Montgomery, Jim Hall and Albert King. On
his latest recording, Eclectic, Stern goes toe-to-toe with Texas guitar
slinger Eric Johnson in a scintillating, six-string summit meeting that
is manna for guitar aficionados. He has been named Best Jazz
Guitarist Of The Year by the readers and critics of Guitar Player and
was presented with Guitar Player magazine’s Certified Legend Award
in 2012. His latest solo release was nominated for a Grammy for Best
Contemporary Jazz Album.
One of today’s true innovators of guitar composition and technique,
Don Ross has emerged as one of the most respected musicians in
Canada and one of the top guitarists in the world. Noted for the
emotion and intensity of his playing as well as his use of extended
technique, Don’s music borrows from blues, jazz, folk and classical
music creating a style that he describes as “heavy wood.” Don is the
only person to twice win the U.S. National Fingerstyle Guitar
Championship (1988 and 1996). His album Huron Street reached the
top ten on the Billboard new age chart. His album Passion Session
has gone on to top many of the “all time best acoustic guitar recordings” lists in publications like Acoustic Guitar Magazine. Don passionately plays the six and seven string guitars as well as dobro. He has
released several mostly instrumental CDs, has published three
instructional videos, several single transcriptions, a book with nine of
his pieces, and has worked with Canadian Musician magazine. Don
continues to tour extensively across Canada, the USA, Europe, Japan,
Taiwan, China, Australia, Russia and India. He has played with symphony orchestras in Canada and Germany, and collaborated live and
on recordings with Andy McKee, Canadian singer/guitarist Brooke
Miller, & Toronto bassist Jordan O’Connor. He also composes scores
for television, radio and film, and does production and recording
engineering for a variety of other musicians.
Mike Keneally ( Seattle Session)
DON ROSS
MIKE KENEALLY
Long acclaimed as one of the world’s most creative and intense
guitar and keyboard players, Mike Keneally’s talents as a vocalist,
songwriter, arranger, producer and multi-instrumentalist are nearly
unequalled in rock music. Mike has released 24 albums of his
original music and has built a body of work of remarkable inventiveness and originality. Keneally played in Frank Zappa’s last touring
band, performing as a vocalist, guitarist and keyboardist. He’s
appeared on many Zappa albums, is currently a touring member
of both Dethklok and the Joe Satriani Band, and has also recorded
or performed with Robert Fripp, Wayne Kramer, Kevin Gilbert,
Solomon Burke, Steve Vai, Chickenfoot, Bear McCreary, Henry
Kaiser, Michael Manring, Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, Andy Prieboy,
Mullmuzzler, The Persuasions and many others. Known for his
innovative, unpredictable live shows, Keneally has played extensively in the United States and Europe, in contexts ranging from
solo and duo concerts to performances with large-scale orchestras.
Keneally’s most recent album is You Must Be This Tall, featuring Mike
playing all instruments on several pieces, as well as performances
from Marco Minnemann, Bryan Beller and Andy Partridge.
Peppino D’Agostino ( Seattle Session)
DEBBIE DAVIES
PEPPINO D’AGOSTINO
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Peppino emerged on the musical scene in the late 1980’s and helped
redefine the boundaries of the acoustic guitar. His virtuosic technique,
penchant for open tunings, and percussive effects are the basis of his
unique compositional style which has been inspiring musicians and audiences alike for years. Add to that his natural
warmth, playfulness, and broad musical tastes and you have
the recipe for what he calls “minestrone music.” D’Agostino
has performed in more than 26 countries, been featured
at prestigious international music festivals, was voted Best
Acoustic Guitarist by Guitar Player magazine readers, and
his album “Every Step of the Way” was named one of the
top three acoustic guitar albums of all time by Acoustic
Guitar magazine readers. He frequently plays with prominent artists around the world including Tommy Emmanuel,
Leo Kottke, Martin Taylor, and Eric Johnson. In addition
to performing Peppino also makes time for teaching. He
enjoys meeting with individual students as well as providing group instruction explaining his influential guitar
techniques and approach to composition. All these
projects although different in nature and scope have
one thing in common – D’Agostino’s ongoing desire to
expand the repertoire of the steel string guitar and to
reaffirm the important role that music plays in our lives.
Debbie Davies ( San Diego Session)
Debbie Davies is an award-winning singer, songwriter, guitar player
of extraordinary talent. A professional musician since the early 1980s,
Debbie ranks among the top blues artists in the U.S. She has received
ten nominations for Blues Music Awards, and has twice won the
award for Best Contemporary Female Blues Artist. Originally from
Los Angeles, Davies cut her teeth playing in blues and rock ‘n roll
bands in the San Francisco Bay area before returning to Los Angeles
in 1984. In 1988 she was recruited by the legendary Albert Collins to
join the Icebreakers, and for the next three years she was a featured
guitarist performing behind one of the most innovative bluesmen of
all time. During her tenure with Albert, Debbie was invited to perform
on a John Mayall album and she recorded with Albert Collins and the
Icebreakers on a Grammy nominated album. Debbie has produced
eleven solo recordings. The roster of other artists who Debbie has
worked with reads like a who’s who of the blues: Albert Collins, Ike
Turner, James Cotton, Mick Taylor, Peter Green, Coco Montoya, Duke
Robillard, Tommy Shannon, Chris “Whipper” Layton, Sugar Ray
Norcia, Mudcat Ward, Charlie Musselwhite, Bruce Katz, Per Hanson,
Noel Neal, and Rod Carey. A thirty-year veteran of the road, Debbie
Davies is truly one of the leading lights on the contemporary blues
music scene today.
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2017 SEMINARS
RIK EMMETT
DEBBIE DAVIES
BLUES BASH (San Diego Session)
CLASSIC ROCK STYLES (Toronto Session)
with Wayne Riker and special guest Debbie Davies
with special guest Rik Emmett
With the success the 2016 Blues Bash, Guitar Workshop Plus is pleased
to offer it again for the 2017 session. Don’t miss the opportunity to
join the fun while bonding with other blues guitarists in a sparkling
setting amid the rolling hills of San Diego County. Gear up for an
invigorating week of stockpiling new fretboard ideas to add to your
existing vocabulary, including signature licks, rhythms, turnarounds,
chord voicings, arpeggios and invaluable improvisational concepts in
a positive and supportive classroom setting. Wayne will cover all the
pertinent blues styles, including Chicago, Texas, Delta, Jump, Jazz
and Rhythm & Blues. Wayne’s classes are conducted in a relaxed
and entertaining atmosphere in which interactive playing and lively
discussion on all things blues and beyond is encouraged. This class
will also be joined by renowned blues guitarist Debbie Davies!
Classic Rock from the 60’s, 70’s and early 80’s has proven the test of
time and remains one of the more popular genres. From the Beatles,
Rolling Stones, Hendrix, and the Allman Brothers to The Eagles,
Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top, and Aerosmith, this course will cover all the
necessary elements of the classic rock sound which continues to
influence bands today. This style incorporates a strong blues base
and slick scales with memorable phrases for soloing techniques.
Designed for intermediate to advanced players, topics will include
an analysis of chord progressions, extensive study of pentatonics,
modes, arpeggios, rhythm patterns, learning by ear, tone, phrasing,
improvising, fretboard visualization and developing your own voice
and style. An analysis of solos from some of the most famous classic
rock tunes and using guitar harmony with two or more players will
also be covered. Hall of Famer Rik Emmett will pay a special visit to
this class.
HOT COUNTRY GUITAR (Nashville Session)
with Michael Hawley and special guest Johnny Hiland
MIKE STERN
JOHNNY HILAND
Whether you are a blues, rock or jazz player, this class will give you
the tools to take on any Country gig with confidence. Topics include
Hybrid pick-and-finger techniques, Chicken pickin’, Pedal-Steel and
Open string licks, building single note lines from chord forms, creating
double stops, and mapping the fretboard to effectively play through
chord changes. There will also be an in depth look at the Bluegrass
styles of players like Doc Watson and Tony Rice as well as the Western
Swing styles of Jimmy Bryant, Bob Wills, Asleep At The Wheel and
more. Gain practical knowledge on how to generate a great country
tone, including effects & settings, signal chain, amps, pickups, and
guitars, as well as in-depth discussion of the styles of today’s masters,
such as Albert Lee, Brent Mason, Johnny Hiland, Ray Flacke, Danny
Gatton, Pete Anderson and more. Plenty of in-class playing is utilized
to reinforce the many new ideas and techniques this style demands.
Rather than ending up with just a collection of licks, several country
‘standards’ are used as templates, allowing students to implement
their ideas right away into songs. Not just for Country players, this
seminar teaches improvisational concepts that apply to any style.
Learning from the great Johnny Hiland… simply awesome!
ACOUSTIC SPIRIT (Seattle Session)
with special week-long resident guest Peppino D’Agostino
PEPPINO D’AGOSTINO
To Peppino, the guitar is like a mini orchestra of sounds, the perfect
instrument for him to write his melodies, his musical ideas and
especially express his emotions. In this special course designed for all
levels of players, the world renowned acoustic master will show you
the elements that define him as a musician. Peppino will cover
everything imaginable in this course including body position, breathing/
relaxation techniques, fingerstyle techniques for right and left hand,
choosing the most suitable fingering, study of various guitar styles,
performing tips, study of a composition in standard tuning, arranging
and composing for steel string guitar, rhythms, the mysteries of open
tunings, chords and scales in open tunings, study of a composition in
open tuning, percussive techniques in conjunction with melodies, bass
lines and chords, dynamics and musical expression, classical guitar
for steel string, arranging in standard and open tuning, and music
business. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to study for an entire
week with one of the finest acoustic players around to gain confidence
in your own playing and refine your skills as a player and a composer.
JAZZ STYLES & IMPROVISATION (Nashville Session)
with Chip Henderson and special guest Mike Stern
Get ready for a great week of learning jazz styles and applying jazz
improvisation concepts to the guitar. These concepts are not just for
jazz guitar enthusiasts – they can be adopted by all guitarists and
applied to their favorite style. Open to any guitarist with a keen interest
in improvisation, this course will emphasize ear training and a deeper
understanding of the fingerboard by examining familiar chord and
scale structures, creating new ones, and discovering fresh harmonic
and melodic ideas. Teacher and author Chip Henderson will help
guide you through the various components of jazz improvisation and
help you apply these components to the fingerboard. Chip will also
assist legendary jazz guitarist Mike Stern in expanding the material
through lectures, performance, and Q&A sessions. There will be
lots of hands on learning in this course. Further topics will include
developing melodic content through guide-tone lines, modal chord/
scale relationships, chordal voice leading, composition, and a variety
of rhythmic styles from swing to samba to funk grooves. Don’t miss
this wonderful opportunity to expand your playing and composing as
well as have one-on-one time with one of the best jazz/jazz fusion
guitarists around – Mike Stern.
THE COMPLETE ROCK GUITARIST
(San Diego Session)
with Keith Greenwood and special guest Andy Timmons
This seminar will give you the tools to create your own style. Influences
are important in a player but learning to cut your own path will give
you longevity and get you noticed amongst your piers and listeners.
Topics include creating your own guitar lines and phrases by thinking
outside of the box and breaking stale practice routines of scales and
chords, being able to move freely around the guitar when chording
and creating riffs, user friendly theory that can be applied right away,
fretboard visualization, and target notes. Techniques such as legato,
tapping, economy, alternate, and sweep picking will also be covered.
There will be lots of in class jamming and plenty of examples that you
can take home and practice. The great Andy Timmons will visit and
work with this class!
ANDY TIMMONS
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SAN DIEGO • JUNE 18-23
TORONTO • JULY 23-28
NASHVILLE • JULY 30-AUGUST 4
SEATTLE • AUGUST 13-18
MONSTER CHOPS (Seattle Session)
MODERN ACOUSTIC GUITAR (Toronto Session)
with special guests Tony MacAlpine and Mike Keneally
with week-long resident artist Antoine Dufour and
special guest Don Ross
This exciting seminar will help you take your playing way beyond
the next level! If you want licks, ideas, techniques, and just overall
fun, look no further! Topics will include, but will not be limited to,
sweeping, hybrid techniques, tapping, hammer on out of nowhere,
rhythmic displaced arpeggios, modes and scales, various picking
techniques, diatonic and non-diatonic soloing ideas, diminished
applications and more! There will be lots of in class performing
and jamming. Students in this class will have the incredible
experience of learning from not one, but two legendary players in
Tony MacAlpine and Mike Keneally!
The acoustic guitar is not simply a guitar. It’s a whole orchestra, a full
band, a creative tool. It can be whatever you want it to be. The guitar
is expressive in so many ways. Antoine will discuss and demonstrate
his vision of the instrument and what you can do with it. Many new
acoustic guitar techniques have been developed by many players
over the past few decades. Some of them are not quite so obvious! In
this class, Antoine will demystify everything about harmonics, go in
depth about right hand techniques such as thumb percussive slaps,
rhythmic and percussive effects, guitar body percussions, string
stopping, left hand hammer technique, alternate tunings, and more.
Antoine will also explain how he approaches phrasing his melodies
and sometimes, how he sees the guitar not like a guitar player, but
like a bunch of different instruments waiting to be played. All of that
will be shown with tabs of exercises and examples along with parts
of his songs. Antoine’s goal is also for the student to understand
how and why you can apply this whole bag of tricks in modern
fingerstyle songs and arrangements. The class is for intermediate to
advanced players, but everyone is welcome and can benefit of the
course. Students enrolled in this exciting course will also have the
opportunity to learn from acoustic great, Don Ross!
TONY M AC ALPINE
MIKE KENEALLY
DON ROSS
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Guitar Workshop Plus Application Process
Applications will be accepted on a first-come first-serve basis space permitting. You
may email, email, fax or mail us your completed application form. All applications must
be accompanied by payment in order to be processed.
• A minimum deposit of $500.00 per session will be accepted with the application
form. The remaining balance shall be due in two equal payments on or before May
1, 2017 and June 1, 2017.
Payment Policy: Payment in full is preferred and may be made by cheque, money
order, or credit card. All students residing outside of Canada must pay by credit card
or money order.
• Subject to space availability, applications will still be accepted after June 1, 2017, and
up until the session start date, however, the full tuition fee must accompany the
application form.
Paying by cheque or money order: For those students paying by cheque or money
order, a convenient installment plan is available as follows:
Paying by credit card: The full tuition amount will be charged when the application
is received. We accept Visa and MasterCard.
A PPLI C AT I O N FO R M 2017 ( TO RO N TO )
Please print clearly, complete all information and send applications to:
GUITAR WORKSHOP PLUS
99 Queen Street South, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5M 1K7
Phone: 905-567-8000 • Fax: 905-785-2831
Email: [email protected]
www.guitarworkshopplus.com
p Toronto Session – July 23-28, 2017
p Beginner p Intermediate p Advanced
Please note: All credit card registrations are charged the full tuition amount in
Canadian dollars. If paying by cheque, please mail full payment or a deposit of
$500.00 per session and post dated installment cheques along with your application.
Outstanding balances not paid by June 1, 2017 are subject to a late fee. Upon receipt
of a notice of cancellation in writing before May 1, 2017, total payment received minus
a $400.00 cancellation fee is refundable. Cancellation notices will only be accepted
via registered mail. After May 1, 2017, all fees are non-refundable.
Student Name:_________________________________________________
First
Indicate Skill Level and Class OR Seminar Choice
for the session(s) you are attending:
Last
_________________________
(Class or Seminar choice here)
Accommodation:
p Tuition p Room and Board p 1 Day Early Arrival
p Requested Roommate’s Name _____________________________________
p Private Room p Between Session Accommodation
Tuition Amount Chart:
Tuition Fee ($940/session) $______________
On-Campus Room & Board ($560/session) $______________
Registration Fee ($60) (non-refundable) 60
+ $______________
Multi-Session Discount (–$100.00) – $______________
Address:_____________________________________________________
Optional Extras:
Sub Total = $______________
City:____________________________________Province/State: _________
Amp Rental ($40)
$______________
Private Room ($350)
$______________
Extra Night (Early Arrival) ($145)
$______________
Meal Package ($235)
$______________
Country:_________________________ Postal / Zip Code: ______________
Telephone (Home):______________________________________________
Telephone (Business): ___________________________________________
E-mail:_______________________________________________________
Age: __________
Gender:
Total = $______________
(Fees are in Canadian dollars and include all applicable taxes)
Payment Method:
p Male p Female
p Cheque or money order enclosed p Visa p Mastercard
Name of Parent/Guardian: ________________________________________
(if under 18)
Telephone (Home): _____________________________________________
Telephone (Business): ___________________________________________
Credit Card Number:________________________________________________
Expiry Date:______________________________________________________
Card Holder’s Name:________________________________________________
Card Holder’s Signature:_____________________________________________
How did you hear about our program?
p Advertisement p Teacher p Music Store
p Web Site p Friend p Other
Applicant’s Signature:_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
(if under 18)
Please Specify (include name)
Parent/Guardian’s Signature:__________________________________________
Date: __________________________________
By signing this application, I state that I have read, understand, and agree to follow Guitar Workshop Plus Inc.’s policies.
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Guitar Workshop Plus Application Process
Applications will be accepted on a first-come first-serve basis space permitting. You
may email, fax or mail us your completed application form. All applications must be
accompanied by payment in order to be processed.
• A minimum deposit of $500.00 per session will be accepted with the application form.
The remaining balance shall be due in two equal payments on or before April 1, 2017
and May 1, 2017
Payment Policy: Payment in full is preferred and may be made by check, money
order, or credit card.
• Subject to space availability, applications will still be accepted after May 1, 2017,
and up until the session start date, however, the full tuition fee must accompany
the application form.
Paying by check or money order: For those students paying by check or money
order, a convenient installment plan is available as follows:
Paying by credit card: The full tuition amount will be charged when the application
is received. We accept Visa and MasterCard.
A PPLI C AT I O N FO R M 2 017 ( SA N D I EGO, N A S H V I LLE & S E AT T LE )
Please print clearly, complete all information and send applications to:
GUITAR WORKSHOP PLUS
99 Queen Street South, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5M 1K7
Phone: 905-567-8000 • Fax: 905-785-2831
Email: [email protected]
www.guitarworkshopplus.com
Please note: All credit card registrations are charged the full tuition amount in U.S.
dollars. If paying by check, please mail full payment or a deposit of $500.00 per
session and post dated installment checks along with your application. Outstanding
balances not paid by May 1, 2017 are subject to a late fee. Upon receipt of a notice of
cancellation in writing before April 1, 2017, total payment received minus a $400.00
cancellation fee is refundable. Cancellation notices will only be accepted via registered
mail. After April 1, 2017, all fees are non-refundable.
Student Name:_________________________________________________
First
Last
Address:_____________________________________________________
City:____________________________________State/Province: _________
Country: __________________________ Zip/Postal Code: ______________
Telephone (Home):______________________________________________
Telephone (Business):____________________________________________
E-mail:_______________________________________________________
Age: __________
Gender:
p Male p Female
Name of Parent/Guardian: ________________________________________
(if under 18)
Telephone (Home): _____________________________________________
Indicate Skill Level and Class OR Seminar Choice
for the session(s) you are attending:
p San Diego Session – June 18-23, 2017
p Beginner p Intermediate p Advanced
p Nashville Session – July 30-August 4, 2017
p Beginner p Intermediate p Advanced
p Seattle Session – August 13-18, 2017
p Beginner p Intermediate p Advanced
______________________
(Class or Seminar choice here)
______________________
(Class or Seminar choice here)
______________________
(Class or Seminar choice here)
Accommodation:
p Tuition p Room and Board p 1 Day Early Arrival
p Requested Roommate’s Name ___________________________________
p Private Room
Tuition Amount Chart:
Tuition Fee ($940/session) $______________
On-Campus Room & Board ($530/session) $______________
Registration Fee ($60) (non-refundable) 60
+ $______________
Multi-Session Discount (–$100.00) – $______________
Optional Extras:
Sub Total = $______________
Amp Rental ($40)
$______________
Private Room ($350)
$______________
Extra Night (Early Arrival) ($100)
$______________
Meal Package ($235)
$______________
Total = $______________
(Fees are in U.S. dollars and include all applicable taxes)
Payment Method:
p Cheque or money order enclosed p Visa p Mastercard
Credit Card Number:_____________________________________________
Telephone (Business): ___________________________________________
Expiry Date:___________________________________________________
How did you hear about our program?
Card Holder’s Name:_____________________________________________
p Advertisement p Teacher p Music Store
p Web Site p Friend p Other
Card Holder’s Signature: __________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian’s Signature:_______________________________________
Please Specify (include name)
(if under 18)
Applicant’s Signature: ____________________________________________
Date: ____________________________________
By signing this application, I state that I have read, understand, and agree to follow Guitar Workshop Plus Inc.’s policies.
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CLASSES AVAILABLE
Rock Guitar
Bass Guitar
This course covers all of the necessary elements of playing rock
guitar. Techniques including bending, hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides,
vibrato, and tapping are covered. Other topics include chord work,
pentatonic scales, arpeggios, and modes. From the classic rock
sounds of Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix to the modern styles of
Foo Fighters and Nickelback, this course will help any aspiring rock
guitarist.
Bass players of all levels will benefit from this course. Bass skills
needed to play many styles including jazz, rock, funk, Latin, and
blues are covered. Topics include chord progressions, creating bass
lines, improvisation, ear training, and theory. Bass techniques such as
slapping, popping, and chords are also explored. Students enrolled in
this course will have extensive ensemble performance opportunities.
Drums/Percussion
Blues Guitar
Designed for the aspiring blues guitarist, this course covers the styles
of blues masters such as B.B. King, Albert Collins, Eric Clapton, and
Stevie Ray Vaughan. Topics include pentatonic scales, chord voicings,
arpeggios, turnarounds and developing ‘feel’ through the use of
blues techniques such as bends, slides, and vibrato.
Designed for drummers of all levels, this intensive course covers all
styles of music. Conducted in group and private lessons, students
will study groove, technique, syncopation, polyrhythms, brush
technique, soloing, reading, and other drum and percussion concepts. Students enrolled in this course will have extensive ensemble
performance opportunities.
Jazz Guitar
Keyboard
Students will learn and develop the skills required to effectively
perform jazz guitar in the style of masters such as Jim Hall, Pat
Metheny, John Scofield, and Joe Pass. Topics include harmony,
chord voicings and extensions, swing feel comping, chord/melody
approaches, and extensive improvisation studies such as scales,
modes, arpeggios, and creating lines. Swing, bebop, Latin, and modal
styles will be covered by analyzing jazz standard repertoire.
Keyboard players of all levels will work with instructors in a setting
that enables students, including those classically trained, a chance
to explore improvised and popular contemporary music styles
including jazz, blues and rock. Curriculum topics include triads,
intervals, chord voicings & progressions, inversions, scales and
modes, soloing, rhythm section fundamentals, synthesis and midi
recording. Students enrolled in this course will have extensive
ensemble performance opportunities.
Classical Guitar
From Paganini to Rodrigo, this course will explore a variety of right
hand fingerpicking techniques, musical understanding and interpretation of pieces. Topics will include classical arpeggios, flamenco
rasgueados, tremolos, and a study of repertoire of some of the
greatest composers such as Sor and Brouwer. Students will leave
this class with the skills necessary to express themselves on classical
guitar as well as skills useful for other styles of playing. The course will
culminate with an ensemble performance at the end of the session.
Acoustic Guitar
Essential elements of acoustic guitar playing are covered for solo
performance and vocal accompaniment. Topics include flatpicking,
finger picking, chord harmony, scale theory, alternate tunings, and
slide. From the Delta blues sound of Robert Johnson to the folk
stylings of Joni Mitchell and James Taylor to the modern acoustic
sounds of Dave Mathews and Andy McKee, this course is a must for
the acoustic guitarist.
Country Guitar
Broaden your playing and influences with this course, designed to
give insight into every aspect of country guitar. From the slick chicken
picking and slippery pedal steel bends of Brent Mason and Johnny
Hiland, to the magnificent fingerstyle work of Chet Atkins and Jerry
Reed and the turbo charged Flat picking of Bluegrass players Doc
Watson and Tony Rice, there’s something for everyone interested
in this eclectic style. Topics include traditional and hybrid finger
picking, Cross, alternate and economy picking, building licks from
chord forms, creating double-stops, open string runs, pedal steel
bends, Travis picking, western swing, various styles of rhythm
playing and constructing solo guitar arrangements.
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Vocals
For vocalists of all levels, this course is designed to develop individual vocal style, expand vocal range and increase overall vocal
ability while learning to sing the songs you enjoy. Learn techniques
that are used in singing pop, jazz, blues, rock, country, and folk.
Topics include chest, middle, and head voice, breathing, vibrato, licks
and trills, and daily warm ups. Also explore diet, body movement
and overcoming stage fright. Students enrolled in this course will
have extensive ensemble performance opportunities.
Songwriting
Through a combination of individual and interactive in-class study
and performance, this course will introduce students to the basics
of the art—and business—of song writing. Open to students of
various levels, the course will be divided into three main study
areas: lyricwriting, song structure, and the business of songwriting.
The course will focus on popular or mainstream genres, and the
class will analyze songs from a wide range of popular song-writers.
Students will be encouraged to collaborate with their classmates
and perform songs created in class as an ensemble.
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CAMPUS
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FACILITIES & LOCATIONS
San Diego
Our program is held on the beautiful campus of California State University San Marcos, CA.
Conveniently located in North San Diego County and just a short drive from Los Angeles and
Orange County, this location offers modern facilities and accommodations including spacious
classrooms, an outstanding performance theatre, and apartment style accommodations
complete with living room and kitchen. The vibrant music scenes and cities of both San Diego
and Los Angeles combined with the beautiful southern California sunshine and beaches make
this the perfect spot to spend a week with us.
Travel Information: Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the
campus. San Diego International Airport is the nearest airport located 30 minutes away. Taxi
and shuttle services are available from the airport. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX),
Ontario, CA International Airport, and John Wayne International in Orange County, CA are
other options.
Toronto
Our program is held at Sheridan College – Oakville Campus. Located just 20 minutes west of
downtown Toronto, this scenic campus boasts modern facilities including large classrooms, a
great theatre with stage, lounges for our attendees to use, a large dining hall with exceptional
food service, spacious 2 bedroom suite-style residences with kitchenette, bathroom, and
satellite television, as well as recreational facilities. Not only is it the largest city in Canada,
but the beautiful and multi-cultural city of Toronto is a world class destination with plenty of
attractions including the CN Tower, Harbourfront, the Aquarium, and is just a short drive from
one of the seven wonders of the world, Niagara Falls.
Travel Information: Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from
the campus. Toronto’s Pearson International Airport is the nearest airport located 20 minutes
away. Taxi and limousine services are available from the airport.
Nashville
Middle Tennessee State University is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee just outside of
Nashville, TN – Music City USA! In addition to the great location, this campus features great
housing and dining facilities and has fantastic music facilities including a beautiful auditorium
and stage, large music classes, and practice wenger units. Near-by attractions include historical
buildings and museums, several annual festivals, and the Center for the Arts. Famous Nashville
attractions include Music Row which is filled with legendary honky tonks, bars, and music
venues, The Country Music Hall of Fame, and the Grand Ole Opry.
Travel Information: Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the
campus. Nashville International Airport is the nearest airport located 35 minutes away. Taxi and
shuttle services are available from the airport.
Seattle
Our program is held on the beautiful campus of Seattle University, located in Seattle’s
bustling, quirky, and entertaining Capitol Hill neighborhood. The campus and university
residence feature beautiful scenery, including views of Mount Rainier and the Seattle skyline
and waterfront. This location offers great facilities and accommodations including modern
classrooms, a great auditorium, and the top-ranked university food service in the state of
Washington. This location is conveniently located in the world-class city of Seattle, which
boasts a healthy music scene and plenty of attractions including the Experience Music Project
Museum, Pike Place Market, Space Needle, and top notch shopping and dining.
Travel Information: Students should fly into Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and can
arrange for shuttle, taxi, and other ground transportation to the campus.
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SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
The Guitar Workshop Plus scholarship
fund is made possible by the generous
support of the following companies:
Godin, Roland, Sennheiser, Fishman,
D’Addario, Evans, Taylor, AER, Cole Clark,
and Guitar Workshop Plus. These companies value music education and support the Guitar Workshop Plus program
so that students of all ages and backgrounds have the opportunity to attend
our program and study with some of the
finest musicians and educators in the
music industry.
A limited number of full and partial
scholarships for all instruments are
available. Awards are based on musicianship, reference letters, and financial
need. All scholarship applications must
be postmarked by April 30, 2017 and
applicants will be notified no later than
May 31, 2017 if they have received a
scholarship. Scholarship applicants must
follow the application process and payment schedule outlined on the Guitar
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Workshop Plus application form. Applicants who are awarded scholarships will
be refunded the value of the scholarship.
If for any reason a recipient is unable to
accept the scholarship or attend, Guitar
Workshop Plus must be notified in
writing by June 17, 2017.
To be considered for a scholarship
award, applicants must send the following materials:
• Completed scholarship application
The logo must never be altered in any way.
• Completed Guitar Workshop Plus
application form along with payment
It is critical to maintain an area of clear space around the logo. The clear space should be defined as equal to the width and height of the capital "D”
Never scale the logo smaller then .25” in height for print media or 18 pixels for digital media.
Never use any colors other then 100% black, 100%white or 100% Pantone 1795.
• Letter of intent stating musical
interests, musical goals, and reasons
for seeking a scholarship
• CD demo including two songs
(clearly labeled and not more than
10 minutes in length)
• Two letters of reference (teachers,
employers, etc.)
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ROCK
BLUES
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SONGWRITING
99 Queen Street South, Mississauga, ON Canada L5M 1K7
Are you looking for the
ultimate experience in
music education?
Join us this summer for
an unforgettable week
of fun and music and
special guest artists.
See inside for details.
SAN DIEGO
June 18-23
TORONTO
July 23-28
NASHVILLE
July 30–August 4
SEATTLE
August 13-18
COURSES FOR: ALL AGES •
ALL LEVELS • ALL STYLES
BASS DRUMS KEYBOARDS VOCALS