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Blues Roots and Beyond with Guitarist Woody Mann

Sunday 1st July 2012

Host to Arbroath’s celebrated Jazz programme, organised by Alan Steadman, Hospitalfield is noted for its award winning capture of world famous Jazz musician performances. Coupled with a Saturday night performance by Woody Mann and a beautiful historic setting, this promises to be a truly inspiring opportunity. This workshop will focus on understanding fingerstyle blues guitar playing in a clear and direct way. Staring from the basics of fingerpicking, Woody will teach practical ways to improve your technique, develop a syncopated picking style and ‘demystify’ the process of creating you own variations in a song. These ideas will be illustrated as you learn tunes from the repertoire of the master blues and ragtime artists including Blind Blake, Big Bill Broonzy, Lonnie Johnson, Skip James, Reverend Gary Davis and others. Woody will also show how the techniques of traditional country blues form the basis for playing other styles including ragtime, swing, early jazz, and contemporary sounds. This is a hands on, practical session for people who want to take alternating picking to the next level and learn some great tunes.

Date:
Sunday 1st July 2012

Places available:
14 residential or non-residential

The Artist:
Born in New York, first class guitarist Woody Mann specializes in jazz, blues, and American roots music. An inspiring performer, recording artist, instructor, and businessman. Famous for his highly skilled, truly individual sound. He has held workshops throughout the world, founded International Guitar Seminars and Acoustic Sessions Inc, and has authored a number of sucessful books and DVD’s. During his extensive career, has has travel world wide, teaching workshops and performing tours of America, Europe and Asia. “With impeccable tone, gutsy phrasing, beautiful harmonies, and cool dynamics, Mann is in a class by himself. Phenomenal - GuitarPlayer Magazine. Further details can be viewed at www.woodymann.com.

Level:
Tailored to the individual. Open to participants seeking beginner’s instruction or those wishing to further develop skill. Guitarists of all levels of proficiency are welcome with both one to one and group teaching included.
Do I need to be able to read music?
"Reading music is not an issue for the masterclass.  I do ask participants to bring a recorder (or video recorder). That is the best way to learn the material. I will be handing out tablature for reference as well."
Woody Mann

Accommodation:
Full board based on two per room. Single occupancy is available at a higher rate.

Deadline:
Applications must be received with deposit - Friday 25th May 12                                           
Places are only confirmed on receipt of full deposit
Payment in full must be received by Friday the 22nd June 2012

Price:
£145 Residential
Arrival Saturday 4-5pm. Departure Sunday 6pm.
All inclusive. Equivalent of one whole day tariff. Accommodation, all meals & refreshments throughout day. Use of facilities, tour of house, skilled tuition& artists Saturday evening Jazz@hospitalfield performance.

£110 Non Residential
Arrival 9:30am – departure 6pm.
Lunch & refreshments throughout day. Use of facilities, tour of house, skilled
tuition & artists Saturday evening Jazz@hospitalfield performance, 8:00pm -
30th June.

To reserve a place on this course please complete a booking form to print and post, you can also book online.

You can download full details of the event via pdf.

Testimonials

“I’m so glad I was able to attend such a terrific workshop this past Saturday, kudos to you and Woody, everything was great. I was blown away by Woody’s thoughtful and considerate teaching…I think it’s great the way he sits down and gives as much time as a student needs.” - H.M.

“Thanks again for a great weekend. In stating the obvious, it is always magic to hear you play and teach.” - R.G.

“I had the privilege of enjoying one of Woody’s weekend workshops. What a thrill. Woody was extremely gracious and patient. He presents the material in such a clear and simple way. My adrenaline was pumping just knowing I was learning from someone who is not only a great player, but also a direct link to some of the first generation guys.” - R.F.

“I was honored to have attended the Dec. 4-5 workshops with Woody. Woody is a great player and teacher. A true gentleman. I’m so glad to have attended” - D.

“Just a note to say how much I liked the class on Saturday. Woody you are a great teacher and interesting historian. I learned about guys I never heard of who are great. The tape of the day is invaluable and my recording came out great, the songs are easy to learn while listening to the tape.” - E.J.

“Woody – I just wanted to thank you again for the Gary Davis workshop last Sunday. You inspired me to try again at the age of 59 after many previous failures, and so far it’s going really well. With gratitude.” - J.W.

“Hey Woody, I really enjoyed the Mississippi workshop over the past three weeks. The material we covered is such a great foundation for ‘the sound,’ which is exactly what I wanted going into the workshop. So, I know where I want to go, and now I have the map.” - H.H.

“Thank you for the workshop this past weekend in Berkeley. It was great fun, though my fingers were a bit sore by Sunday night I really appreciate your patient, easy-going teaching style, especially for those of us who are still new to the music world. I’m looking forward to working on the tunes, checking out some of your additional videos (Fretboard Logic) and hopefully attending future workshops as well. Thanks again for the inspiration!”

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