Woody Mann's
Acoustic Blues, Ragtime Fingerstyle Guitar
Weekend Workshop
July 2-3 2005, Saltaire, Yorkshire,  United Kingdom

          
                  

*Beginning to advanced students

*Relaxed informal and non-competitive atmosphere

*group and individual instruction

*Beautiful relaxed setting

*concert / jams
 

Woody Mann has been teaching guitar workshops throughout the world for over two decades.  Known through his touring, recordings, books, and instructional DVD's, he has now established an annual weekend workshop in the UK. This year he will be assisted by guitarists Trevor Laurence and Stewart Jordan. Woody's workshops are hands-on practical approaches to playing the many styles of fingerstyle, blues, ragtime, and gospel guitar.  In addition to learning new repertoire and techniques, the focus is to offer students fresh ideas and new approaches to keep them on track long after the workshop is over. 
 

 

Workshop details, location and accommodations

The site for the workshop is the historic Victoria Hall, Saltaire, Shipley, near the city of Leeds and easily accessible by plane (Leeds & Bradford airports), car or train. The workshop runs from 10:00 am- 6pm Saturday and Sunday with classes, demonstrations and group playing scheduled throughout the day. Saturday evening will be an informal student concert.

The goal is to create a relaxed non-competitive workshop environment where everyone from beginning students to advanced players will be able to focus in on ways to further their music, understand their craft and learn the often confusing  art of how to play music with others.

The workshop will cover various styles of acoustic blues, ragtime and gospel guitar playing.  Some of the ideas covered will be syncopated picking techniques,  how to 'play off' the chords and understand the logic of the fretboard, creating variations within a tune, open tunings and techniques on developing your own sound.  The repertoire and techniques of the early masters including Rev,Gary Davis, Charlie Patton, Blind Blake, Lonnie Johnson, Robert Johnson, Big Bill Broonzy Blind Lemon Jefferson will be covered.  In addition to the scheduled classes, there will be daily opportunities to study in casual gatherings, take private lessons, sit in on jam sessions, or to simply practice on your own. Total workshop enrollment is limited and class size will be small to give attention to the needs of individual students.

The program is designed for students of all levels – from beginning to advanced. Beginner/intermediate players will be taught the fundamentals of fingerpicking and blues while more advanced players will be able to move ahead into more complex styles and tunes. The daily schedule is designed so that each student will receive individual attention and also learn in a group setting.  Classes will offer practical ideas and new approaches to keep you on track long after the workshop is over. Upon arrival Saturday morning, the staff will present class detailed class descriptions and present the daily schedule. Throughout the day there will be time for one on one instruction, workshops in ‘ how to jam’ and time for individual practicing. In addition to the schedule morning and early afternoon classes, there will be late afternoon workshops covering a wide variety of topics.
 

There are many B&Bs and hotels in the area. Here is a helpful website about Saltaire and the surrounding area. Tourist information
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Workshop Location:
Victoria Hall, Saltaire
9 Victoria Rd, Saltaire
SHIPLEY BD18 3LA
W.Yorkshire


Workshop schedule:
Saturday 10am -6pm. Eve concert 8:30
Sunday 10am -5pm

 

 

Teaching staff:

	Woody Mann (USA) Woody Mann had his first musical schooling in the living room of Rev. Gary Davis, the now legendary blues, gospel and ragtime guitarist. Considered one of the most original guitarists of his generation, he is widely known through his touring, recordings and many popular books and videos. He has taught countless guitarists at workshops all over the world. In the afternoon Woody will teach workshops on requested blues songs, his own compositions, jazz, jamming, and creating variations in your playing. For a complete bio, visit www.woodymann.com
	Trevor Laurence (USA) Trevor Laurence is a New York based teacher of acoustic blues and jazz.  He will teach the styles of such traditional folk and blues masters as Mississippi John Hurt, Big Bill Broonzy, Rev. Gary Davis, Blind Lemon Jefferson, and Joseph Spence. Trevor will also teach a workshop on jazz-swing guitar basics.
	Stewart Jordan (UK) Stewart is a new talent on the UK acoustic music scene. Well versed in acoustic blues and contemporary styles, he will be with us to teach the basics of fingerpicking and the provide beginning students the techniques necessary to build on.

Workshop Location:
Victoria Hall, Saltaire
9 Victoria Rd, Saltaire
SHIPLEY BD18 3LA
W.Yorkshire


Workshop schedule:
Saturday 10am -6pm. Eve concert 8:30
Sunday 10am -5pm


Tuition:
£175 Pounds Sterling
Includes administration fees, lunch Saturday and Sunday, all class materials, and evening concerts.

easy online payment with credit card or UK bank transfer

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
(please email us for bank details if you would like to pay by UK bank transfer)

After registering students will receive a confirmation letter with complete details regarding traveling, and what to bring to the workshop.

Space is limited so reserve your space today.
 

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