Learn how to perform and play the guitar in front of family members at home, solo or duet at an Open Mic night or local Jam Session or 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:
Performance is on many levels:
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.
The course is suitable for players of all playing levels (acoustic, electric and bass) 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:
Taking the leap and getting up and performing can be a daunting prospect but it’s so rewarding if you give it a go!
Note that we’ll be starting slightly later on this one as we’ll be have dinner together before formally kicking off.
The course is perfect for players of all levels. You’ll be bringing along the songs that you like to play.
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.
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:
Our prices for:
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Unlike our online courses these weekend mini-breaks have limited numbers. This is a very popular course – don’t miss out, book in early.