Guitar-AMG 2O/3M

Last updated May 21st, 2010

The guitar program at Earl of March allows players of all abilities the chance to enhance their skills. Private lessons can be expensive, and usually take place once a week. By enrolling in the guitar program, a student may have regular instruction each day, at no cost.Students are divided by skill level. The Beginner group focuses on the basics, while the Intermediate group focuses on developing technique and lead guitar abilities.

In one semester, beginners are able to play notes and chords, and will even write their first songs. Intermediate players will develop their soloing abilities, and move towards writing, recording, and playing their own music.

ORIGINAL SONGS BY EARL STUDENTS

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Students must have access to their own guitar for this course. Method books, picks, and strings will be provided.

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GUITAR WORKSHOP BLUES, SLIDE & FINGERSTYLE WITH AL TAMBAY Al Tambay is a talented, professional musician, singer and songwriter who has been performing and touring for over thirty years. Al was featured at the Kingston Limestone Blues Festival, the Toronto and Ottawa Music Festivals as well as the Montremblant Blues Festival. He has toured Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec, opened for Omar and the Howlers (from Texas), Miles Goodwin (from April Wine), the Lee Aaron Band and for Ray Bonneville. Al performs frequently in Ottawa and the surrounding areas. www.alaintambay.com Al will be demonstrating and explaining the techniques he uses for blues slide, in the style of Robert Johnson, Johnny Winters, George Thorogood & Sonny Landreth. This is a hands on workshop for beginning to intermediate blues, slide, & fingerstyle guitar. Al’s new CD “Back 2 Square 1″ featuring blues, slide and fingerstyle guitar will be available fro $15. Bring your acoustic guitar & slide. Monday, May 10th, 2010 6:30 to 8:30 pm Instructor: Al Tambay Registration Fee: $20 Location: Alcorn Music Studios, 903 Carling Ave. at Sherwood To Register: Call 613-729-0693 OR email www.alcornmusicstudios.com

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