Spring, 2020 Guitar Workshops in Palo Alto
April 6 - June 1 • Eight weeks of classes (No classes Memorial Day)
A word about the coronavirus and how it will effect these classes:
Our classes will be meeting as scheduled. I will be teaching them live via Zoom, and I'll also videotape each class, in case you can't tune in at the scheduled time. You MUST pre-register to participate, because I'll need to send you the link for your class in addition to PDF's of the handouts each week.
Scroll down to the class of your choice and click on the "add to cart" button to sign up!
Hope to see you soon!
April 6 - June 1 • Eight weeks of classes (No classes Memorial Day)
A word about the coronavirus and how it will effect these classes:
Our classes will be meeting as scheduled. I will be teaching them live via Zoom, and I'll also videotape each class, in case you can't tune in at the scheduled time. You MUST pre-register to participate, because I'll need to send you the link for your class in addition to PDF's of the handouts each week.
Scroll down to the class of your choice and click on the "add to cart" button to sign up!
Hope to see you soon!
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Mondays:
5PM - Starting to Play 6PM - Folk Favorites #2 7PM - Starting to Play |
Tuesdays:
5PM - Folk Standards 6PM - Songwriting 7PM - Americana & Its Roots |
Wednesdays:
5PM - Bluegrass & Carter Style 6PM - Light Rock & Pop #1 7PM - Harmony Singing |
Thursdays:
5PM - Americana & Its Roots 6PM - Easy Acoustic Rock #1 7PM - Modern Folk & Country |
Class descriptions and on-line registration below
All classes are taught by Carol McComb at Gryphon Stringed Instruments
211 Lambert Ave, Palo Alto
All classes are taught by Carol McComb at Gryphon Stringed Instruments
211 Lambert Ave, Palo Alto
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MONDAYS
5PM: Starting to Play (level 1) For total beginners or those who know only a few chords. We’ll learn how to accompany songs with 9 basic chords, 4 different strums, bass runs and hammering-on. 17 great folk, country, and easy rock songs. This class is popular, so it is offered at two times. 6PM: Folk Favorites
(level 2) Slightly faster paced than Folk Standards. We’ll learn new chords and strums, moving bass lines, easy fills, get started with barre chords, and accompany 18 great folk, country and rock songs. Favorites #1 and #2 are the same level, just different songs. 7PM: Starting to Play
(level 1) For total beginners or those who know only a few chords. We’ll learn how to accompany songs with 9 basic chords, 4 different strums, bass runs and hammering-on. 17 great folk, country, and easy rock songs. This class is popular, so it is offered at two times. |
TUESDAYS
5PM: Folk Standards (level 1-2) For those who know basic chords but are still slow changing from one chord to the next (especially the F chord). We’ll review the basic strums and chords, do lots of chord drills, learn new chords, new strums, bass runs, and 16 timeless folk, country, and rock songs. 6PM: Songwriting - Focus on Theory
(no guitar level) Open to songwriters of all levels including beginners. Our songwriting class is different every quarter in our constant search for the muse. Come to get started writing your own songs; come for ideas and guidance; come to share a song in progress or a finished song. come just to have a great time! 7PM: Americana Music & Its Roots
(multi-level class: levels 3 and 4) (This popular class is offered at two different times).Always new songs! This exciting new multi-level class will feature contemporary and traditional music that incorporates elements of American roots music styles including country, roots-rock, folk, bluegrass, R&B and blues. We’ll learn songs from traditional blues and country artists, plus contemporary artists like Lucinda Williams, the Wailin’ Jennys, Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings, John Hiatt, Alison Krauss, Lyle Lovett, Tim O’Brien, Nickel Creek, Crooked Still, Emmylou Harris, and many more. |
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Spring workshops start April 6 and meet for eight weekly sessions. They cover a variety of levels. All workshops meet one hour each week. We meet in groups of 15 - 20 in a relaxed atmosphere where there is opportunity for individual attention when needed. All the workshop materials (songsheets) are included. Recording devices (MP3, etc) are welcome. Please use batteries.
All Workshops - $190. TAKE TWO workshops during the same series, discount your second class by $10. Workshops are led by Carol McComb, a Bay area singer, songwriter, recording artist and guitarist with over 35 years experience teaching these classes. She has authored a best selling guitar book, written many articles for Acoustic Guitar magazine and taught at many music camps in the U.S. and Canada. She has toured extensively in duos and bands and also with Linda Ronstadt and Joan Baez. Workshops are held in Palo Alto at Gryphon Stringed Instruments, 211 Lambert Ave., Palo Alto (corner of Park & Lambert). Loaner Guitars - To reserve a loaner guitar for the Starting to Play classes, call Gryphon Stringed Instruments at 650-493-2131. |
How to enroll - Either enroll here online and pay using Paypal/Credit Card, or print and fill out the Class Registration Form below and mail it, with your fee, to Carol McComb, Guitar Workshops, 211 Lambert Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306.
Early enrollment is advised, as many of the workshops fill up early. This procedure registers you in the workshop(s) you choose. (You will NOT be notified unless your workshop is already full.) Just come to your workshop and check in. Please note that your workshop fees are non-refundable unless your workshop is already full or you cancel two full weeks before the start of the series. You may transfer your fee to another class during the first two weeks of the series. QUESTIONS? Contact Carol: Voice: 650-530-2526 email Carol For a loaner guitar: Contact Gryphon: (650) 493-2131, or www.gryphonstrings.com |