ROCK BLUES JAZZ ACOUSTIC CLASSICAL SONGWRITING
BASS DRUMS KEYBOARDS VOCALS
CLASSES FOR ALL LEVELS
BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED
ALL AGES WELCOME
12–ADULT
ON OR OFF CAMPUS TUITION
SAN DIEGO, CA
JUNE 21-26, 2015
TORONTO, ON
SESSION 1: JULY 19-24, 2015
SESSION 2: JULY 26-31, 2015
VANCOUVER, BC
AUGUST 11-16, 2015
Paul Gilbert / Tony McManus / Duke Robillard / Gary Hoey
Andy Timmons / Rhonda Smith / Mike Stern/ Stuart Hamm
Muriel Anderson / Dave Langguth / Paul Reed Smith
Jon Finn / Dave Martone and more!
At Guitar Workshop Plus we possess a strong commitment
to music education. Join us this summer and treat yourself
to a fun, educational & music-filled experience!
For more information call 905.567.8000
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2015 GUEST ARTISTS
Our guest artists share their knowledge and experiences with our students
while visiting classes, conducting clinics, and performing concerts.
Paul Gilbert (San Diego Session)
From platinum albums and number one chart success as a founding
member of MR. BIG, to frightening the guitar community with new
levels of ferocious picking technique with shred-pioneers RACER
X, to exploring punk, pop, classical, blues, jazz, and progressive
instrumental styles in his solo career, Paul Gilbert has recorded a
massive amount of stunning guitar music, all while circling the globe
to play sold-out arenas. He is perhaps best known for his versatility
and speed, which helped him be named as one of the “Top 10
Shredders Of All Time”.Years as a columnist for Guitar Player and
Premier Guitar magazines, along with giving countless clinics and private lessons have given
Paul deep experience in the art of communicating music to all levels of guitarists. Paul’s
groundbreaking “Intense Rock” videos and DVDs have inspired legions of guitarists to
improve their accuracy, speed, and phrasing. Paul has also toured with Joe Satriani’s G3
and played with legendary drummer Mike Portnoy. Whether he’s playing to 10,000 fans or
jamming one-on-one with a student, Paul is living his childhood dream of taking the sounds
in his head and bringing them into reality – on the electric guitar.
Tony Mcmanus (Toronto - Session 1)
Recognized throughout the world as a shining star on the acoustic scene
and the leading guitarist in Celtic Music, Tony’s twin obsessions of
traditional music and acoustic guitar have worked together to produce
an astonishingly unique approach to the instrument. His ability to reach
audiences unfamiliar with traditional music is remarkable. Tony has
been nominated as Musician of the Year by both the BBC Folk Awards
and The Scottish Traditional Music awards. He also won Album of the
year in Acoustic Guitar magazine. He has shared the stage or recorded
with the likes of Steve Morse, Martin Simpson, Natalie MacMaster, Muriel Anderson, Béla
Fleck, Victor Wooten, John Jorgenson, and the legendary Les Paul among others. He is also
in great demand as a studio musician having contributed to over 60 albums.
Duke Robillard (Toronto - Session 2)
One of this era’s most acclaimed guitar players, Duke is a legend in the
blues community and a one-man cheering section for the blues in all its
forms and permutations. B.B. King says Duke is “one of the greatest
players”. The Blues Music Awards have named Duke “Best Blues
Guitarist” four years in a row making him the second most honoured
guitarist for that award!! Other awards include a Grammy nomination,
three Maple Blues Awards for “Best International Blues Artist,” The
Blues Foundation’s “Producer of the Year”, as well as “Album of the
Year” and “Guitarist of the Year” awards. He has worked with Roomful
of Blues, The Legendary Blues Band, The Fabulous Thunderbirds,
Jimmy Witherspoon, Ronnie Earl, Herb Ellis, Bob Dylan, Tom Waits,
and John Hammond. Duke’s acclaimed solo albums further prove that
he is a complete artist and unique in the blues world.
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Andy Timmons (Vancouver Session)
Andy sold over a million records worldwide as guitarist for pop-metal
band Danger Danger. He toured the world and had two #1 videos on
MTV. His discography includes 7 solo releases ranging from blazing
guitar instrumentals, to blues, to pop. As a session player, he’s been
featured on recordings by drumming legend Simon Phillips, Kip
Winger, Paula Abdul, Paul Stanley, and countless radio and television
jingles. Andy has been musical director/guitarist for several U.S. tours.
He has also played alongside Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson,
Steve Morse, Mike Stern, Ace Frehley, Ted Nugent, and Pierre
Bensusan. He has become one of the most respected and sought after clinicians.
Rhonda Smith (San Diego Session)
With an enviable career that has spanned over two decades, bass player
Rhonda Smith encapsulates all the attributes of a legend in the making. In
addition to her current gig as bassist for legendary guitarist Jeff Beck and
the near decade she spent recording and touring alongside Prince, Rhonda
has performed with the likes of Chaka Khan, Beyonce, Erykah Badu,
Patti Austin, Patrice Rushen, Brenda Russell, Lee Ritenour, Larry Graham,
Patti Labelle, Little Richard, Justin Timberlake, Najee, Candy Dulfer,
Kirk Whalum and George Clinton. She has released two solo albums,
has won a Juno award and appeared on the covers of Bass Player and
Bassics magazines. Her uncanny ability to communicate her every emotion
through her music has made her a highly sought after musician and artist.
Her tireless work ethic, focus, and desire to be better than good has fueled
her two decades in the spotlight.
Gary Hoey (Toronto – Session 1)
With a collection of 19 albums and a #5 Billboard Rock hit with
“Hocus Pocus,” it’s no wonder Gary Hoey is listed as one of the
top 100 guitarists of all time. Gary has toured and traded licks
with the likes of Jeff Beck, Brian May of Queen, Ted Nugent, Joe
Satriani, The Doobie Brothers, Foreigner, Styx, Steve Vai, Peter
Frampton, and Dick Dale. Gary recently produced and co-wrote
Lita Ford’s latest release. The world renowned rock guitarist takes
on the Blues with his latest album “Deja Blues.”
Mike Stern (Toronto – Session 2)
In a career that spans three decades and a discography that includes
more than a dozen eclectic and innovative recordings, six-time Grammy
nominee Mike Stern has established himself as one of the premier jazz
and jazz-fusion guitarists and composers of his generation. In addition to
his incredible body of work as a solo artist, Mike has played and recorded
with Miles Davis, Jaco Pastorius, Billy Cobham, Blood Sweat & Tears, Bill
Evans, David Sandborn, and Michael Brecker to name a few. On his latest
recording, Eclectic, Stern goes toe-to-toe with Texas guitar slinger Eric
Johnson in a scintillating, six-string summit meeting that is manna for
guitar aficionados. He has been named Best Jazz Guitarist Of The Year
by the readers and critics of Guitar Player and was presented with Guitar
Player magazine’s Certified Legend Award in 2012. His latest solo release
was nominated for a Grammy for Best Contemporary Jazz Album.
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Muriel Anderson (Vancouver)
One of the world’s foremost fingerstyle guitarists and harpguitarists, Muriel Anderson is the first woman to have won the
National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship. She has recorded
over a dozen CDs and performs in the US, Europe, and the
Far East. Muriel is host of the renowned Muriel Anderson’s
ALL STAR GUITAR NIGHT® and founder of the MUSIC
FOR LIFE ALLIANCE charity. Her facility across the genres
of folk, classical, jazz, bluegrass and international music is
revered by guitarists worldwide. Her unique approach to the
instrument virtually transforms the guitar into a lyrical choir,
then a marching band, then a Japanese koto, then a Bluegrass
band, one minute launching into a Beatles’ tune and the next, Rodrigo’s Concerto de
Aranjuez. Touring in the USA and internationally year round, she continually amazes
audiences with her technique and endears them with her sense of humor.
Stuart Hamm (San Diego Session)
Through his innovative work as a solo artist and his contributions
as a sideman to the likes of Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, and Eric
Johnson, Stuart Hamm has firmly established himself as
one of the most influential electric bassists of the past half
century. Extending the non-traditional function of the electric
bass previously revolutionized by Jaco Pastorius and Stanley
Clarke, Stuart helped to reshape the contemporary concept
of the bass guitar as an unaccompanied instrument with the
utilization of polyphonic, two-handed tapping, slapping and
popping techniques, chords, and harmonics. Stuart has received
an extensive list of accolades such as being voted “Best Jazz
Bassist” two years in a row and “Best Rock Bassist” three years
in a row by Guitar Player Magazine, becoming the only bassist
to win the award in both genres and at the same time.
Dave Langguth (Toronto - Session 1)
Dave attended the Berklee College of Music, studying
with Victor Mendoza, John Ramsey, Skip Hadden
and Ed Kaspick, and in 1993 following his studies,
he moved to Halifax and broke into the scene with
such artists as: Dutch Mason, Brett Ryan and Wayne
Nicholson. Five years later, Dave found himself
living in Toronto performing with the likes of: Sass
Jordan, Alannah Myles, The Kings, Rik Emmett and
Grammy award-winning pop star: Nelly Furtado.
While being on the road with Nelly, Dave has also
performed with Justin Timberlake and Timbaland.
He has had numerous television appearances worldwide, including Jay Leno, David
Letterman, Regis & Kelly, Much Music, MTV, The View, Carson Daly, Extra and Concert
for Diana and was featured at the Montreal Drum Festival. He has also appeared in articles
in Drums Etc. (Cover Story), Modern Drummer and DRUM! Magazine. He is an active
player, educator and clinician.
Plus: Paul Reed Smith, Jon Finn, Dave Martone, and more!!
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2015 SEMINARS AVAILABLE
MONSTER ROCK GUITAR (San Diego Session)
with Dave Martone and special guest Paul Gilbert
The 70s and 80s brought to guitar what a heavy foot brings to a Ferrari.
Aggression, speed, power and a superior knowledge of playing and
performance! Players pushed themselves to new limits
with techniques such as speed picking, sweeping, tapping,
liquid legato, string skipping, etc!! Players discussed
will range from Eddie Van Halen, Jason Becker, Randy
Rhoads, Kirk Hammett, Steve Vai, Paul Gilbert, Joe
Satriani and Yngwie Malmsteen to name a few. Dave
will lead the class through different time periods with an
abundance of demonstrations of technique, tone and of
course in-class jamming. Legendary guitarist Paul Gilbert
will visit this class.
BASS SUMMIT
(San Diego Session)
with special guests Stu Hamm and Rhonda Smith
This course will give you the tools to tackle all musical styles including
Funk, Rock, Pop, Blues, Jazz and much more using a broad range of
technical skills on the bass including soloing, slap, walking, writing
wicked bass lines, fretless technique, two hand tapping, and playing
killer grooves. Topics will include maximizing your groove, interacting
with the soloist (making them sound good), writing your own bass lines,
total fretboard knowledge, learning all modes of the major and
minor scales, soloing on any scale, riff development, pentatonics,
symmetrical scales (diminished and whole tone), and much more.
All topics will be applied to multiple musical styles, and is not
limited to any one style, taste, or interest. This course will be
designed for beginner to advanced students alike and will take
your bass playing to the next level. Students in this course will
enjoy having their mind blown by very special guest visits from
international bass legends Stu Hamm and Rhonda Smith. Being
a bass player is awesome, but hanging out with and learning from
legends might be even better.
Tools for the Modern Drummer
(Toronto - Session 1) with Mike Siracusa
and special guest Dave Langguth
A balanced approach of learning the skills for the modern
drummer for beginners through to advanced. All styles will
be taught from Rock, Funk, Jazz, Latin, R&B, Progressive
and more. Through the study of these styles, students
will develop skills in technique, groove, independence,
improvisation, theory and reading. Topics include
Rudiments, rolls, foot technique, 4 way independence,
specific grooves, odd metre, polyrhythms, over the bar line
phrases, linear stickings, metronome practicing, notation,
reading drum charts, transcribing and much more.
Students will also enjoy a visit from Dave Langguth. You don’t want to miss out on this!
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Stand Alone Rock Guitarist (Toronto – Session 1)
with special guest Gary Hoey
This seminar will give you the tools to create your own style. Influences are
important in a player but learning to cut your own path will give you longevity
and get you noticed amongst your peers and listeners. Learning TABS off
the internet is a great way to learn your favourite tunes and increase your
technique and knowledge of playing guitar but do you stand out in a crowd
or are you a carbon copy player of your favourite bands? Topics include
creating your own guitar lines and phrases by thinking outside of the box
and breaking stale practice routines of scales and chords, being able to move
freely around the guitar when chording and creating riffs, user friendly theory that can be
applied right away, fretboard visualization, and target notes. Techniques such as legato, tapping,
economy, alternate, and sweep picking will also be covered. There will be lots of in class
jamming and plenty of examples that you can take home and practice. The great Gary Hoey
will visit and work with this class!
All That Jazz (Toronto – Session 2)
with Rob Bulger and special guest Mike Stern
Your jazz playing will soar to new heights with this course which will cover
guide tones, drop 2 and 3 voicings(chords) and also deal with voice leading the
aforementioned voicings. The technical details of scales and modes (major,
natural minor, harmonic and melodic minor and the modes and harmony
derived from these scales) will be covered along with the rhythmic aspect
of comping, aspects of phrasing, and how to play motivically. Improvisation
will be high on the agenda and we will spend time on how to develop an
improvisation, how to “tell a story”. Tunes from the standard jazz repertoire
will be used as vehicles for all concepts taught. This course will also feature a
visit from jazz legend, Mike Stern!
examine advanced fingerstyle and flat picking, vocal accompaniment, altered guitar tunings,
two-handed rhythmic tapping, harmonics, specialized right hand techniques (eg. tapping
harmonics), stylistic genre, scales and arpeggios, ensemble play, and applied music theory.
From the legendary stylings of Chet Atkins and Tommy Emmanuel to the modern acoustic
stylings of Andy McKee this course will teach you ways to bring the acoustic guitar to the
forefront as a solo and accompanying instrument. The incomparable Muriel Anderson will
visit this class!
Rock Improvisation Target Practice (Vancouver Session)
with Jon Finn and special guest Andy Timmons
When you tell a story, you don’t think about how to spell the words. You just
tell the story. You do this because you know the words well enough that you
don’t have to think about it. Knowing your scales, keys, arpeggios and music
theory is important if you want your solos to achieve a certain level of
sophistication. But too often, knowing these isn’t enough. Many guitarists
give up and take the “I play what I feel” approach which is fine until you
start playing nothing but wrong notes when the chord progressions start to
get challenging. Rock Improvisation Target Practice is a method developed
by Jon Finn, which focuses on picking a note to “aim” for within a phrase. This allows the
player to think more about conveying the feeling, and “telling the story.” In the course, Jon
will present several chord progressions and suggest Target Note solutions, uses of scales
and arpeggios and a variety of technical and artistic concepts. This course is meant for the
intermediate to advanced player. Music reading ability is preferred but not required. Students
in this course will enjoy a visit from rock great Andy Timmons.
Deep Blues (Toronto -Session 2) with Dennis McCumber
and special guest Duke Robillard
Are you looking to up your blues game? Whether you are looking to develop
a deeper understanding of the traditional blues grooves or to create your
own, this will be the course for you. We’ll not only be looking at different
progressions of the 8, 12 and 16 bar blues, but we’ll also be deepening our
chord vocabulary. We’ll shuffle, swing and even funk out. If you are looking
to take a step out of that standard blues box, you’ve come to the right place!
We’ll look at how to expand our knowledge of the pentatonic scale and it’s
different positions as well as explore the use of modes and arpeggios to
outline the changes. This will be a week filled with knowledge that will take you a year to
digest. Blues legend Duke Robillard will be a guest in this course!
Planet Acoustic (Vancouver Session)
with Michael Friedman and
special guest Muriel Anderson
Look no further if you have been searching for a class to lift you
and your acoustic guitar right off the ground and out of this
world. This seminar takes you on a transformational journey,
exploring avenues to help you morph your instrument into a threedimensional “Band-in-a-Box” creating the spellbinding sound of a
full band coming from just one guitar and one player. The class will
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CLASSES AVAILABLE
Rock Guitar | This course covers all of the necessary
elements of playing rock guitar. Techniques including
bending, hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, vibrato, and tapping
are covered. Other topics include chord work, pentatonic
scales, arpeggios, and modes. From the classic rock sounds of
Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix to the modern styles of Foo
Fighters and Nickelback, this course will help any aspiring
rock guitarist.
Blues Guitar |
Designed for the aspiring blues
guitarist, this course covers the
styles of blues masters such as B.B.
King, Albert Collins, Eric Clapton, and Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Topics include pentatonic scales, chord voicings, arpeggios,
turnarounds and developing ‘feel’ through the use of blues
techniques such as bends, slides, and vibrato.
Jazz Guitar | Students will learn and develop the skills
required to effectively perform jazz guitar in the style of masters
such as Jim Hall, Pat Metheny, John Scofield, and Joe Pass. Topics
include harmony, chord voicings and extensions, swing feel
comping, chord/melody approaches, and extensive improvisation
studies such as scales, modes, arpeggios, and creating lines. Swing,
bebop, Latin, and modal styles will be covered by analyzing jazz standard repertoire.
Classical Guitar | From Paganini to Rodrigo,
this course will explore a variety of right hand fingerpicking techniques, musical understanding and
interpretation of pieces. Topics will include classical
arpeggios, flamenco rasgueados, tremolos, and a study
of repertoire of some of the greatest composers such as
Sor and Brouwer. Students will leave this class with the
skills necessary to express themselves on classical guitar
as well as skills useful for other styles of playing. The
course will culminate with an ensemble performance at
the end of the session.
Acoustic Guitar | Essential elements of acoustic
guitar playing are covered for solo performance and
vocal accompaniment. Topics include flatpicking, finger
picking, chord harmony, scale theory, alternate tunings,
and slide. From the Delta blues sound of Robert Johnson
to the folk stylings of Joni Mitchell and James Taylor to
the modern acoustic sounds of Dave Mathews and Andy
McKee, and Dave Matthews, this course is a must for
the acoustic guitarist.
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Country Guitar | Broaden your playing and influences with this course, designed to
give insight into every aspect of country guitar. From the slick chicken picking and slippery
pedal steel bends of Brent Mason and Johnny Hiland, to the magnificent fingerstyle work
of Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed and the turbo charged Flat picking of Bluegrass players
Doc Watson and Tony Rice, there’s something for everyone interested in
this eclectic style. Topics include traditional and hybrid finger picking,
Cross, alternate and economy picking, building licks from chord forms,
creating double-stops, open string runs, pedal steel bends, Travis picking,
western swing, various styles of rhythm playing and constructing solo
guitar arrangements.
Bass Guitar | Bass players of all levels will benefit from this course.
Bass skills needed to play many styles including jazz, rock, funk, Latin,
and blues are covered. Topics include chord progressions, creating bass
lines, improvisation, ear training, and theory. Bass techniques such as
slapping, popping, and chords are also explored. Students enrolled in
this course will have extensive ensemble performance opportunities.
Drums/Percussion | Designed for drummers of
all levels, this intensive course covers all styles of music.
Conducted in group and private lessons, students will
study groove, technique, syncopation, polyrhythms, brush
technique, soloing, reading, and other drum and percussion
concepts. Students enrolled in this course will have extensive
ensemble performance opportunities.
Keyboard | Keyboard players of
all levels will work with instructors in
a setting that enables students, including those classically trained,
a chance to explore improvised and popular contemporary music
styles including jazz, blues and rock. Curriculum topics include
triads, intervals, chord voicings & progressions, inversions, scales
and modes, soloing, rhythm section fundamentals, synthesis and
midi recording. Students enrolled in this course will have extensive
ensemble performance opportunities.
Vocals | For vocalists of all levels, this course is designed to develop individual vocal
style, expand vocal range and increase overall vocal ability while learning to sing the songs
you enjoy. Learn techniques that are used in singing pop, jazz, blues, rock, country, and
folk. Topics include chest, middle, and head voice, breathing, vibrato, licks and trills, and
daily warm ups. Also explore diet, body movement and overcoming stage fright. Students
enrolled in this course will have extensive ensemble performance opportunities.
Songwriting | Through a combination of individual and
interactive in-class study and performance, this course will
introduce students to the basics of the art—and business—of
song writing. Open to students of various levels, the course will be
divided into three main study areas: lyricwriting, song structure,
and the business of songwriting. The course will focus on popular
or mainstream genres, and the class will analyze songs from a
wide range of popular song-writers. Students will be encouraged
to collaborate with their classmates and perform songs created in
class as an ensemble.
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Applications will be accepted on a first-come first-serve basis space permitting. You may
email, fax, or mail us your completed application form. All applications must be accompanied by payment in order to be processed. Please complete both sides of application.
Payment Policy: Payment in full is preferred and may be made by cheque, money order, or
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SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
T
he Guitar Workshop Plus scholarship fund is made possible by the generous support of the
following companies: Godin, Roland, Sennheiser, Fishman D’Addario, Evans, Taylor, and
Guitar Workshop Plus. These companies value music education and support the Guitar Workshop
Plus program so that students of all ages and backgrounds have the opportunity to attend our
program and study with some of the finest musicians and educators in the music industry.
A limited number of full and partial scholarships for all instruments are available. Awards
are based on musicianship, reference letters, and financial need. All scholarship applications
must be postmarked by April 30, 2015 and applicants will be notified no later than May 31, 2015
if they have received a scholarship. Scholarship applicants must follow the application process
and payment schedule outlined on the Guitar Workshop Plus application form. Applicants who
are awarded scholarships will be refunded the value of the scholarship.
If for any reason a recipient is unable to accept the scholarship or attend, Guitar Workshop
Plus must be notified in writing by June 20, 2015. To be considered for a scholarship award,
applicants must send the following materials:
• Completed scholarship application (available on our website)
• Completed Guitar Workshop Plus application form along with payment
• Letter of intent stating musical interests, musical goals, and reasons for seeking a scholarship
• CD demo including two songs (clearly labeled and not more than 10 minutes in length)
• Two letters of reference (teachers, employers, etc.)
Paying by cheque or money order: For those students paying by cheque or money order,
a convenient installment plan is available as follows:
• A minimum deposit of $400.00 per session will be accepted with the application
form. The remaining balance shall be due in two equal payments on or before May 1,
2015 and June 1, 2015.
• Subject to space availability, applications will still be accepted after June 1, 2015,
however, the full tuition fee must accompany the application form.
Paying by credit card: The full tuition amount will be charged when the application is
received. We accept Visa and MasterCard.
Please print clearly, complete all information and send applications to:
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paying by cheque, please mail full payment or a deposit of $400.00 per session and post dated installment
cheques along with your application. Outstanding balances not paid by June 1, 2015 are subject to a late
fee. Upon receipt of a notice of cancellation in writing before May 1, 2015, total payment received minus a
$300.00 cancellation fee is refundable. Cancellation notices will only be accepted via registered mail. After
May 1, 2015, all fees are non-refundable.
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email, fax, or mail us your completed application form. All applications must be accompanied by payment in order to be processed. Please complete both sides of application.
Payment Policy: Payment in full is preferred and may be made by check, money order, or
credit card.
Paying by cheque or money order: For those students paying by check or money order,
a convenient installment plan is available as follows:
• A minimum deposit of $400.00 per session will be accepted with the application
form. The remaining balance shall be due in two equal payments on or before April
1, 2015 and May 1, 2015.
• Subject to space availability, applications will still be accepted after May 1, 2015,
however, the full tuition fee must accompany the application form.
Paying by credit card: The full tuition amount will be charged when the application is
received. We accept Visa and MasterCard.
Please print clearly, complete all information and send applications to:
GUITAR WORKSHOP PLUS
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Phone: 905-567-8000 • Fax: 905-785-2831
Website: www.guitarworkshopplus.com • Email: [email protected]
Please note: All credit card registrations are charged the full tuition amount in U.S. dollars. If paying by
check, please mail full payment or a deposit of $400.00 per session and post dated installment checks along
with your application. Outstanding balances not paid by May 1, 2015 are subject to a late fee. Upon receipt of
a notice of cancellation in writing before April 1, 2015, total payment received minus a $300.00 cancellation
fee is refundable. Cancellation notices will only be accepted via registered mail. After April 1, 2015, all fees
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By signing this application, I state that I have read, understand, and agree to follow Guitar Workshop
Plus Inc.’s policies
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Indicate Skill Level and Class OR Seminar Choice for the session(s)
you are attending:
p San Diego Session June 21-26, 2015 ______________________________________
p Beginner p Intermediate p Advanced
(Class or Seminar Choice here)
Accommodation:
p Off-Campus (no accommodation needed)
p On-Campus p Requested Roommate’s Name_______________________________
p Private Room p Between Session Accommodation p 1 Day Early Arrival
Tuition Amount Chart: (Fees are in Canadian dollars and includes all applicable taxes)
Tuition Fee ($870/session)
__________________________
On-Campus Room & Board ($495/session)
__________________________
$50.00
+_______________________
Registration Fee ($50)(non-refundable)
Multi-Session Discount
Optional Extras (per session):
(–$100.00) – ______________________
Sub Total = $ ______________________
Amp Rental ($40)
$ ______________________
Private Room ($350)
$ ______________________
Extra Night (early arrival) ($100)
$ ______________________
Meal Package (off campus students) ($200)
$ ______________________
CANADIAN FACILITIES & LOCATIONS
Toronto: Our program is held at Appleby College in Oakville, Ontario, located 20
minutes west of Toronto. This scenic campus overlooks the shores of Lake Ontario in
a beautiful and natural setting and boasts modern facilities including large classrooms,
spacious residences, a stage and auditorium, practice rooms, a large dining hall, as well
as recreational facilities and athletic fields. Toronto is one of the largest cities in North
America with an incredibly vibrant music scene. Attractions include the CN Tower,
Massey Hall, Harbourfront, and much more.
Travel Information: Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from
the campus. Toronto’s Pearson International Airport is the nearest airport located 20
minutes away. Taxi and limousine services are available from the airport.
Total = $ ______________________
Payment Method:
Check or money order enclosed p Visa p Mastercard
Credit Card Number: _________________________ Expiry Date: __________
Card Holder Name: __________________________________________________
Card Holder’s Signature: _______________________________________________
Applicant’s Signature: _________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian’s Signature__________________________________ (if under 18)
Date: ______________________________________________________________
By signing this application, I state that I have read, understand, and agree to follow Guitar Workshop
Plus Inc.’s policies
Vancouver: Our program is held on the beautiful campus of Quest University in
Squamish, B.C. Conveniently located between Vancouver and Whistler along the Pacific
Ocean and Coast Mountains, this location offers brand new facilities and accommodations
with the most breathtaking scenery imaginable. This location is just 30 minutes from the
world class multicultural city of Vancouver, which boasts a healthy music scene and plenty
of attractions including beaches, Stanley Park, and world-class shopping and dining.
Whistler, one of North America’s most popular vacation spots, is also located nearby.
Travel Information: Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from
the campus. Shuttle, taxi, and other ground transportation should be arranged from
Vancouver International Airport to the campus.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
AMERICAN FACILITIES & LOCATION
San Diego: Our program is held on the beautiful campus of California State University
San Marcos, CA. Conveniently located in North San Diego County and just a short drive from
Los Angeles and Orange County, this location offers modern facilities and accommodations
including spacious classrooms, an outstanding performance theatre, and apartment style
accommodations complete with living room and kitchen. The vibrant music scenes and
cities of both San Diego and Los Angeles combined with the beautiful southern California
sunshine and beaches make this the perfect spot to spend a week with us.
Travel Information: Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from
the campus. San Diego International Airport is the nearest airport located 30 minutes
away. Taxi and shuttle services are available from the airport. Los Angeles International
Airport (LAX), Ontario,CA International Airport, and John Wayne International in
Orange County, CA are other options.
G
uitar Workshop Plus is a program designed for aspiring musicians of all ages to
promote the growth and development of musical knowledge and skills. Our
program is unique in that we cater our instruction to the student’s personal style, level
of experience, and musical goals. We create a healthy, non-competitive, and supportive
environment in which to learn. Each day consists of morning and afternoon classes that
involve a hands-on approach, late afternoon clinics, ensemble performances, and evening
concerts. Students will also enjoy visits from world-class guest artists and have many
performance opportunities. DVD recordings of the student performances are available
after the sessions. The complete immersion in music allows students to walk away with
enough material and musical ideas to last until next year.
Whether you just started playing recently and want to get started in the right direction,
or you’ve been playing professionally and want to further develop your craft, you will find
what you’re looking for at Guitar Workshop Plus.
Currently, instruction is provided for guitar, bass, drums, keyboard and vocals.
Students can elect to study one class OR seminar each session. The guitar program
is extensive and unique in that students elect to study the style that they enjoy most.
Guitar styles include rock, blues, jazz, acoustic, classical, country and a guitar course for
the absolute beginner. We also offer comprehensive bass, drums, keyboard, vocal and
songwriting classes covering various styles, theory, performance, and technique.
Each course combines hands-on technique with musicianship skills such as theory, ear
training, rhythm studies, etc. In addition, most of these classes include a one-hour per day
rhythm section class in which students are given the opportunity to play with the faculty
rhythm section and apply the skills and knowledge they are acquiring in class.
Classes
Classes are offered for varying skill levels
ranging from beginner to advanced.
On the first day of the session, all
students are evaluated to ensure that
they are placed in the appropriate
class level thereby maximizing their
learning potential. Class sizes are small
to promote individualized attention
for each student as well as to facilitate
ensemble arrangements.
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Seminars
Seminars are courses which concentrate on
specific topics and will sometimes feature
guest instructors. Generally, seminars are
designed for the intermediate to advanced
player although some may be open to all
levels. Students are evaluated to ensure
that they are at an appropriate level for
the course. Seminar students meet with
the instructor all day and, because there is
no restriction to class size, do not take part in rhythm section classes. Faculty led ensembles
for seminars depend upon class size and format.
Clinics
In addition, all students may attend clinics. Each
day, two or three clinics are offered covering topics
such as improvisation, songwriting, vocals, scales and
modes, building technique, slide, percussion, practice
methods and more. Students are welcome to sign up
for these clinics on campus.
Our Administration
Our administration has been responsible for
organizing and directing summer music programs
across North America for the past fifteen years. Founded by Brian Murray, a Toronto
area guitarist/performer/educator, the Guitar Workshop Plus administration and faculty
have developed a loyal student base due to the positive experience, excellent curriculum,
professional faculty, visiting guest artists, and the opportunity to meet other people who
share the same musical interests.
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Our Students
Our program is open for beginner to advanced students aged 12 through adult. Our
students come from diverse backgrounds including young-aspiring musicians, adult
hobbyists, high school and post-secondary students pursuing music careers, semiprofessional and professional musicians. Students are welcome to attend individually, with
friends or family, and even as a complete band.
On-Campus Students Housing and Meals
On-campus students stay in the dormitories and are provided with three meals per day.
The cafeteria offers a wide selection of food and vegetarian options are always available.
Students are housed according to age and gender. Groups of under age students are
supervised by staff members who also stay in the dorm house. Arrangements can be made
to be roomed with a specific roommate. Please include your roommate’s name on the
application form. A limited number of private rooms are also available for an additional
fee.
Our Faculty
Off-Campus Students
Our faculty is carefully selected
and comprised of
professional
musicians and instructors with
extensive experience teaching in
workshops, private settings, and postsecondary institutions. These talented
educators have considerable recording
backgrounds, perform around the
world, author instructional books and
write columns for music magazines.
Students who do not stay on campus
overnight during the session save on room
and board costs. Meals are not included
but a weekly meal plan is available for an
additional cost.
Underage Students
Unless accompanied by an approved member of the staff and a
signed parental permission form is on file, students under the age
of 18 are not permitted to leave campus. Those under age students
who drive to the campus must leave their car keys with the office at
the beginning of the session. Off campus students who are under
age 18 must be signed in and out by their parents/legal guardians
when they arrive and leave the campus. Parents of under age
students must notify the office staff if their child takes prescription
medication. All medicines must be stored in our office and will be
dispersed as per written instructions outlined on the health form.
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Student Policies
To maximize the enjoyment of the session
for all participants and to create a friendly
and creative atmosphere, a certain code of
conduct must be followed. Students who
violate the stated rules and regulations or
whose behaviour jeopardizes the enjoyment
and safety of other participants will be
dismissed from the program without refund
of tuition. Illegal drugs and alcohol are not
permitted on campus. Possession or use of these substances results in immediate dismissal
from the program without refund of tuition.
Students must provide their own instrument and are responsible for their personal
belongings and equipment. Guitar Workshop Plus will not be held responsible for these
items. Participants in the program may be photographed during class or performances for
use in promo material or our website.
Regardless of age, all participants must complete a health form before they can be
admitted into the program. Should a medical situation arise or if there are any pre-existing
or current medical conditions that we should be aware of, we must have this information
on file. Please note, however, that we are not a special needs program.
All medical expenses are the responsibility of the student or their parent/guardian. Guitar
Workshop Plus will not be held responsible for the cost of any medicine or medical services.
Guitar Workshop Plus reserves the right to refuse admission to the program at it’s discretion.
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