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Robin Nolan - “Let’s Kick Ass!” Gypsy Jazz Workshop

When you walk away from this workshop on your way to the Djam you will have a newfound confidence in your playing and more to the point a new stash of Ninja moves which will make your playing sound better than ever before.

It is my mission to give as much of what I know about music, the guitar, and Gypsy Jazz to you within the short amount of time we have to share together. In my workshops we sit in a circle so we can all see each other and are included in the music making. Guitars are out of their cases, in tune and ready to go.

All you need bring is your instrument and your passion for Gypsy Jazz.

Within the framework of some Gypsy Jazz classics I will show you some of my favorite and most useful ideas:

• I´ll help you eliminate uncertainty from your soloing with my "Anti Waffle" approach.
• Let´s get to the bottom of playing "le pompe" swing rhythm. I have developed a foolproof method of teaching this essential skill. If you can count to 4 you´re almost there. We´ll also learn the coolest rhythm embellishments and exactly where to put them.
• We´ll look at Bossa Dorado and I´ll teach some Ninja moves that kick ass over that tune. Also the Gypsy Bossa rhythm which is vital to get right.
• We will hone in on some major key swingers like "Djangology", "All of Me" & "J´attendrai" and learn some cool lead lines as well as chordal ideas and voicings which will have you playing these tunes with new depth and confidence.
• We´ll do the same with some minor key swingers like "Minor Blues", "Minor Swing" & "Swing Gitane" learning some spicy gypsy licks over these tunes, as well as some from my own personal stash.
• I´ll show you some killer ways of approaching Nuages (Django´s most famous ballad) which will encompass both harmonic & rhythmical options giving you a new and fresh look at this musical gem.

So if you´re ready to start Djamming with way more confidence and skill pronto, plus have some serious fun at the same time then make your move now and sign up for this unique experience while there’s still spaces left.

See you there and let´s kick ass!

Robin Nolan

www.RobinNolanTeaches.com

Gonzalo Bergara - The Gypsy Swing Workshop

My main interest is to show you how to teach yourself to play this stuff, share all the advice that has helped me tremendously through all this time. There are two main subjects I´d like to cover, technique and knowledge.

During the technique section we´ll talk about both right hand and left hand. We all know how important the right hand is for this style so we have to get that right. For the left hand we´ll cover fingering, ways to connect all together, vibrato, timing and whatever else we can think of and cover.

The knowledge section is about getting really familiar with the notes on your guitar. You need to know the neck of the guitar better than you know your name. How to practice!!! There are many, many tips on how to practice more efficiently. I also want to talk about swing!! Django was always swinging.

Finally we´ll cover melodies, how to be more musical, to understand TENSION AND RELEASE and to start making music in a guitar solo.

Daniel Lapp - Fiddle Workshops

Canadian Fiddle Traditions

From the Maritime provinces of Newfoundland and Cape Breton, to the Gaspé and the Acadians in New Brunswick and the Northern Appalachians of Quebec, to the Prairies and the Métis and all the way out to the west coast, Daniel knows a lot about the great Canadian fiddle history. He’ll cover a bit of a lot of it in this hands on workshop. Bring your fiddle and your recording device for a unique look at the "northern" North American fiddle perspective.

Canadian Foxtrots and Swing Dance Tunes

Canada has had its share of great fiddlers who loved to fill the dance floor with foxtrots, two-steps and swingy waltzes. This workshop will focus on a few of the composers who have left their mark on this genre and some of the tunes that are still played at dances from coast to coast.

Elevation Hotel

Located in Mt. Crested Butte, the Elevation Hotel is in the base area of Crested Butte Mountain Resort. Valet/ paid parking only in the Elevation Hotel. Paid parking also available at Crested Butte Mountain Resort on Treasury Road, directly off of Gothic Road. The easiest (and most inexpensive way) to get there is to park at the four way stop in Crested Butte and ride the free Mtn. Express bus to the base area stop at Mt. Crested Butte.

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