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One-Day Workshops and Other Events at Gryphon
New Group Class: Rock Class for the Young Guitarist
Next Week Sat, Mar 20, 2010 from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm Cost: $160.00	Greg Vaughan email: greg.guitar@sbcglobal.net
This is a new nine-week class designed for the young guitarist (we also need a few bassists) to play with other like-minded musicians in a group class. We will focus on classic, as well as new rock music and the techniques involved for the instrumentalist. Both lead and rhythm parts will be studied when possible. Tuning down, Drop D tuning, power chords, playing through an amp, pentatonic scales, lead playing, and playing in a group will be explored. Tablature will be provided and participants are expected to be familiar with music basics. This is an intermediate class (not for beginners) and prior completion of 6 months to a year of private lessons is recommended. Age range: 11-14 yrs. Class size: minimum 5, maximum 8. $160 for nine weeks (nine lessons). Contact Greg: 650-858-0667 or greg.guitar@sbcglobal.net About the instructor: Greg has been teaching rock 'n roll guitar styles at Gryphon for almost 20 years, and specializes in younger players. Along with the fundamentals of classic rock, Greg keeps up with contemporary guitar styles and has a cool, easy-going manner that puts students at ease.


Carol McCombs Group Classes Start March 29th, 30th & 31st
Mon, Mar 29, 2010 from 5:00 pm to 12:00 am Cost: $160.00 - $175.00	Carol McComb
Classes start March 29th, 30th and 31st. Mondays 5 pm - Starting to Play (choice of two times) 6 pm - Folk Favorites #1 (Level 2) 7 pm - Folk Standards (Levels 1 -2) 8 pm - Starting to Play (choice of two times) Tuesdays 5 pm - Alternative Everything (choice of two times) (Level 2 - 4) 6 pm - Already Picking Some (Levels 3 & 3+) 7 pm - Country & Blues Instrumentals A (Level 4) 8 pm - 9:30 Songwriters Circle (no guitar level) Wednesdays 5 pm - Light Rock and Pop #2 (Level 2) 6 pm -Already Picking Some More (Levels 3 & 3+) 7 pm - Alternative Everything (choice of two times) (Level 2 - 4) 8 pm - 9:30 Songs of the Louvin Brothers #2 / Duet Harmony Singing Carol has her own brochure fully describing each class, so pick one up at Gryphon or call 650-529-9166 to have one mailed to you. "Starting to Play" is fundamental instruction for virtually any style of guitar playing, while other classes take off from there. "Folk Standards," "Already Picking Some," and "Folk Favorites" are logical choices for those who know enough chords and basic techniques to make "Starting to Play" redundant. All classes are a nine-week series. For more information, call Carol or go to: www.carolmccomb.com. Gryphon has loaner guitars available for "Starting to Play" only. Call Gryphon for details.


Flatpicking Guitar Workshop
Sat, May 22, 2010 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Cost: $40.00	Tim May and Dan Miller
Tim May and Dan Miller, co-authors of the popular eight volume Flatpicking Essentials Guitar Course, will conduct a two-hour all-level flatpicking guitar workshop that will cover a wide range of flatpicking guitar topics and answer any and all participant's specific questions. The focus of instruction will involve how to open up and explore the entire range of the guitar fretboard using harmonized scales, floating licks, chord shapes, and scale positions and an introduction to improvisation for students of all levels. About the Instructors: Tim May is the kind of guy everyone likes. He''s humorous, humble, easy-going, and fun to be around. He's also an accomplished guitar player, singer, and songwriter -and one of Nashville's acoustic guitar ""go-to guys"." For fifteen years Tim focused on his job as the guitar player for the Nashville-based bluegrass band Crucial Smith. When that band broke up in 2002 the job offers started pouring in. Recent highlights include touring with Patty Loveless, playing on the all-star cast Rounder project Moody Bluegrass, and recording a bluegrass gospel project with Charlie Daniels. Additionally, FGM Records has released Tim''s solo CD Find My Way Back and Tim is also featured in a new FGM Records concert DVD, Live in Kansas City, with Brad Davis and Cody Kilby. While there are plenty of great guitar pickers in Nashville, Tim May adds great songwriting and singing to his list of many talents, which include being equally adept at resonator guitar, banjo, bass, and mandolin. When he is not on the road or in the recording studio Tim works building and repairing stringed instruments. Dan Miller has been the publisher and editor of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine since 1996. He has also co-authored a number of flatpicking books, including: The Bluegrass Guitar Style of Charles Sawtelle with Charles Sawtelle, Flatpicking the Blues with Brad Davis, and the eight volume flatpicking course Flatpicking Essentials with Tim May. Tim May and Dan Miller also have been performing in a trio with their good friend Brad Davis since 2005.