Fall 2010
Hi folks!
Here is the fall workshop schedule, almost complete. A possible one-day workshop on beginner harmonica to come. We're offering fewer workshops this fall due to the fact that Sam and I are both working on recordings. Thanks for understanding. ~ Jane
Multi-session workshops (6 or 8 weeks)
One-day workshops
Past (and possibly future) Workshops
Registration: For registration info, click here.
Workshop leaders: To read about the instructors, click here.
Location: Workshops are held at 238 Kathleen Street in Guelph unless otherwise indicated.
Mailing list: To receive up-to-date announcements of new workshops, send us an email and we'll add you to the mailing list.
Rise Up Singing — Women's "Choir" (8 Weeks)
with Jane Lewis and Katherine Wheatley
Experience the joy of making music together! This women's group will meet for eight weeks and sing a selection of folk & traditional songs, learning melodies and harmony parts.
"Choir" is in quotation marks because we are more fun than formal. Our main goal is to sing lots, and to enjoy ourselves. No auditions, no reading music — we'll be learning by ear, though we may provide basic notation for some songs for those who are interested.
Women's group
Monday evenings, 7-9 pm, starting October 4, 2010
Cost: $190
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Chord Progressions (6 Weeks)
with Katherine Wheatley
Shake up your songwriting with some new chords and progressions. You'll learn chord nomenclature, the Nashville number system, how to figure out chord substitutions and discover new chords and progressions. Some basic music theory is recommended, but not necessary. Please feel free to contact us in advance to discuss what you already know, in order to determine if the course is suitable. Players of all instruments welcome!
Co-ed group
Tuesday evenings, 7-9 pm, starting October 5, 2010
Cost: $175
Location: TBA (in Guelph)
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Singing Harmony By Ear (6 Weeks)
with Jane Lewis
Have you ever wanted to sing harmony on the fly? In this group, you'll learn how to listen for harmonies and how to find parts on your own. We'll work through exercises and songs, and give you a road map to help you find your harmonic way. The group is designed for beginners: being able to sing the scale (do-re-mi-fa-sol-la-ti-do) is your only prerequisite. You should also be fairly comfortable singing in a group. Six people maximum, so register early!
Co-ed group
Tuesday evenings, 7-8:30 pm, starting Oct 12, 2010
Cost: $175
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Playalong Singalong
with Sam Turton
The All Together Now Singalongs get people singing along, and this workshop will get you playing along with some of the classics in our songbook. We'll stick to the basic 3 and 4 chord songs, so you can learn new tunes to bring to your next get-together, campfire, or kitchen music party! An enjoyable afternoon of playing songs together. For guitar, keyboard, or other chordal instruments. Guitar players, bring your instrument plus a capo and a tuner! We have two keyboards available.
Afternoon workshop (co-ed)
Sunday, November 14, 2010. 1:00-4:00 pm.
Cost: $45
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Sing the Blues with Suz!
with Suzie Vinnick
We'll start the workshop off by doing a vocal warm-up and then Suzie
will take you on a little blues journey by teaching you some gospel
and blues tunes. We'll go over the blues form and introduce you to
basic blues vocal stylings and some bluesy vocal improvisation. We
will also do a little listening to some of the classic blues singers
and share some of their stories and the stories behind their songs.
Afternoon workshop (co-ed)
Sunday, November 7, 2010. 1:00-4:00 pm.
Cost: $45
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House Concert with Suzie Vinnick
We are excited to be hosting the lovely and talented Suzie Vinnick in our living room. Suzie is a four-time winner of the Canadian Maple Blues Award for Female Vocalist of the Year. (She has also won for Bassist of the Year, and Songwriter of the Year with Rick Fines in 2006.) The owner of a gorgeous, powerful voice, she performs with a sweet mixture of engaging candidness and unparalleled musicianship. She was nominated for a 2009 JUNO for her 3rd album, Happy Here, and for two 2009 Canadian Folk Music Awards. Along with her busy touring schedule (as a solo act or with Rick Fines, the Marigolds, and Betty & the Bobs), she teaches classes and workshops across the country. www.suzievinnick.com
Sunday, November 7, 2010. 7:30 pm.
Cost: $20 suggested donation
To reserve: You can use the form on our registration page, and send a cheque. We definitely need your email address and/or phone number so that we can contact you with directions, parking info, etc.
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