This is a one-day only workshop designed for beginners and/or existing steel guitarists who have some experience on the steel guitar and would like to take their playing to the next level by learning new pieces and exploring practice strategies.
Starter Class
Discover why so many love the sound of the steel guitar.
A must for beginners and great for those who need a review before going into the Sym-
posium class. This class will cover basic technique (straight bar and forward slants), palm blocking, p-tahs, production of better tone, TAB reading.
9:00-11 AM | $100
SG Symposium Class
PART 1
Make your Hawaiian steel guitar sing
The steel guitar is known for its glissandos, lilting voice and rich tones. Students will
focus on two songs and explore ideas for transforming notes into “music”.
PART 2
Imagine feeling empowered and more confident at the next kani ka pila
The task of the steel guitarist is to lead the group into a song, the next chord, fills gaps
between music phrases and take off on an instrumental or pāʻani upon command. In
Part 2 students will be introduced to background fills, gain an understanding of when
to execute them and develop skills for improvising melodies.
1:00-5:00 PM | $175
Starter Class with Symposium–$225 (enrollment limited to 20 students)
Kani Ka Pila – Open to the public
Join and practice what you learned
Bring your He Mele Aloha Book
6:00-8:00 PM | $5 per person donation for non-students to defer the cost of the hall
Please Note:
- All songs and mp3 backing tracks will be available to all paid registered students prior to the workshop.
- Attendees need to bring a steel guitar, portable amplifier, and music stand.
- A limited number of loaners will be available on a first come first served basis (does not include bars and picks). Contact me to reserve.
- Bars, picks and string sets will be available for purchase.
- Since you will be sitting for several hours it is recommended that you bring a seat cushion for your comfort.
- There will be breaks during each section and a lunch break between classes. Several restaurants and food services are near the hall. If you would like to bring your own food there is a kitchen with a refrigerator and microwave on site.
See Symposium Brochure for additional symposium and registration information.
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