Description

This is a workshop for anyone who would like to play gypsy jazz on guitar at any level.
Tuition includes:
+ Gypsy picking technique for both rhythm and solo
+ Gypsy Jazz repertoire
+ Economic chord voicings
+ Improvisation scales, arpeggios
+ Tricks and devices
+ Dynamics
+ Left / right hand techniques
+ Vibrato
+ Embellishments and all the recognised characteristics of Gypsy Jazz guitar
+ How to relax playing higher tempo tunes as a soloist and rhythm player
JONNY HEPBIR is a Gypsy Jazz guitar tutor with over twenty-five years experience, based in Margate in Kent.
Jonny Hepbir has played with many of the great names in Gypsy Jazz today, including Bireli Lagrene, Lulu Reinhardt, Stochelo Rosenberg, Paulus Schäfer, Feigeli Prisor, Angelo Debarre, Rino van Hooijdonk, Robin Nolan and jazz guitarists, Mundell Lowe and during a break. John Etheridge, as well as countless other fantastic players.
Workshops at Rosslyn Court are friendly and relaxed in comfy surroundings. They are focussed and learning based but person centred and aimed at providing an enjoyable experience in the company of like-minded folk.
There is always tea and coffee available. You will need to bring a guitar.

Description

62 Sweyn Road,

Cliftonville,

Kent,

England,

CT9 2DD.