Georgia Strait Guitar Workshop

This event will happen all fall! Great way to get into Jam shape for our November camp!

Hello GSGW campers! Hankering for a jam? Come join us next Friday!

This week, we'd like to Introduce Samantha Taylor and her classes! From my Mouth to Your Ears: Singing in the Oral Tradition Immerse yourself in vocal grooves, bass lines, beautiful melodies and rich harmonies. We will be learning accessible a cappella arrangements of traditional songs from around the globe all taught in the oral tradition. Singers with all levels of experience will enjoy this full body approach to learning new music.... Vocal Improvisation Discover the joy of vocal improvisation! We will take a curious and playful approach as we explore spontaneous vocal music. Games and exercises will be introduced as useful tools for rehearsal, performance, songwriting and composition. This is an accessible approach that will benefit soloists, ensemble singers, composers and instrumentalists alike. No experience necessary, just a desire to play and have some fun.

Our Instructional Camp is coming up June 7-9. 2019! We want to highlight the awesome lineup of instructors we have for you this year to give you a little teaser of what you can expect! For more infor visit www.gsgw.ca! Please welcome Victor Smith! He will be teaching 2 courses: Legato Playing for Guitar Hammer-ons and Slides (Beginner / Intermediate)... Picking every single note of a guitar lick is only one way to express yourself. When you add in hammer-ons, pull-offs and slides, you’ll discover a whole new world of expression that can add motion, style and speed to your playing. Printed materials will be available and there will be something for both beginners and intermediate players. How To Fit Into A Song (all instruments) (Beginner) If you’ve even wondered how to fit in better in a jam or band situation, this course is for you. We’ll explore the value of simple textures and rhythms, when to fill and how to do effective melodic accompaniments that support and don’t get in the way. This course is suitable for people playing chordal, melodic and percussion instruments.