Workshops & Jams

Workshops

Noon-1:00PM - Ivan Peña Guitar Clinic ($30)

In this clinic, you’ll learn a standard Gypsy jazz tune like "Django’s Tiger" along with various classic licks and phrases in the guitar style of Django Reinhardt. You will also learn the correct chord voicings and picking technique used within the style to help you get that authentic Gypsy sound. Open to all skill levels.

1:15-2:15PM - Jason Anick Violin Clinic ($30)

For this workshop, Jason will examine a standard swing tune and various classic licks and phrases to help you start improvising over that tune. Phrases will be taught by ear but will be supplemented with sheet music. He’ll also cover various stylistic approaches (vibrato, bowing, etc.) to help you get that authentic swing sound achieved by jazz violin greats like Stephane Grappelli and Joe Venuti.

2:30-3:30PM - Max O'Rourke Guitar Clinic ($30)

Guitarist Max O'Rourke of the Rhythm Future Quartet will be presenting a clinic centered around the art of rhythm playing within the Gypsy jazz genre.

4:00-5:00 PM - Introduction to Gypsy Jazz (open to the public) (Free)

This free workshop, led by Stephane Wrembel and members of the Rhythm Future Quartet, will serve as an introduction to Gypsy Jazz and is open to the public. (No reservations necessary)

Noon-1:00PM - Stephane Wrembel ($30)

World renowned guitarist Stephane Wrembel will be presenting a special guitar clinic. For this class he will discuss, demonstrate, question, improvise, and have fun! Although this is a group teaching, each student will nonetheless receive a personal exercise or set of exercises that matches their immediate needs. The workshop is opened to all levels and all instruments.

*To reserve your spot email: jason_anick@yahoo.com*

Drinks at the Black Birch & Djamming at Buoy Gallery

Black Birch / Buoy Gallery
2 Government St.
Kittery, ME