The Art of Performing

Learn how to perform and play the guitar in front of family members at home, solo or duet at an Open Mic night or a local Jam Session or even gig in a band to an audience (who might even be paying!). Gain the confidence to perform and the know-how covering preparation, delivery and handling those nerves. We cover:

  • playing the guitar as a solo instrument
  • accompanying a singer (which could be you as a player/singer or someone else)

 Get ready for those seasonal sing-songs!

What we’ll be covering

This course is always exhilarating, full of invaluable learning points and great fun in a relaxed environment.

Performance is on many levels:

  • Just having a go!
  • Delivering a piece competently
  • Entertaining and enthralling an audience

The group is always a supportive audience. We look at both guitar and voice and how you choose a tune suitable for your playing/singing level and adapt it accordingly. In addition we delve into the often overlooked area of proper practice and then rehearsal, dealing with nerves, preparing your gear, discussing stage presence and taking away learning points and improving things by using dynamics.

The course is suitable for players of all playing levels (acoustic, electric) but you should have a tune or two under your belt that you can play relatively easily when you’re by yourself. There will be multiple opportunities for solo performances. We’ll also slot in some duet and band exercises for those interested, as well as structured jamming.

The course is focused on performing with the guitar as:

  • a solo instrument (lead over a backing track, solo fingerstyle)
  • accompanying a singer (duet)
  • self-accompaniment for you as a singer/player

Taking the leap and getting up and performing can be a daunting prospect but it’s so rewarding if you give it a go!

 

Course suitability

The course is perfect for players of all levels. You’ll be bringing along the songs that you like to play.

 

Materials

We’ll take photos of any flip charts used or video/audio recordings taken but essentially you’ll be bringing your own music. So just a pen and paper for taking notes should be sufficient.

 

What’s included in the price?

There are a number of ways of attending our courses: residential, non-residential and sharing with a spouse/partner.

Our price for players is all-inclusive:

  • tuition/guidance and any materials
  • accommodation and breakfasts (double en suite room whether single or sharing)
  • dinners, lunch and morning/afternoon refreshment breaks

Our prices for:

  • Non-residential players exclude B&B.
  • Non-playing sharing spouse/partners exclude: lunch and refreshments.

Check out the venue by clicking on the name in the sidebar above. If you have any specific requirements about staying at the venue click ENQUIRE and we’ll see if we can help.

 

Remember

Unlike our online courses these weekend mini-breaks have limited numbers. This is a very popular course – don’t miss out, book in early.

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    £495
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    £180
    £355
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