OVERVIEW:
Each month, the main presenter shares insights for the first hour to the whole group. Then attendees break out into one of 3 session options, based on interest and self-determined skill level: Rookies, Minors and Majors. A facilitator will lead each breakout session with a different subject each month. Bring you guitar because these are interactive sessions. Get ready to learn, play and share. Main presenter runs from 7-8 PM; breakouts runs 8-9 PM. Some folks hang for a bit afterward for some informal licks and jamming. It's all fun.
Each month, the main presenter shares insights for the first hour to the whole group. Then attendees break out into one of 3 session options, based on interest and self-determined skill level: Rookies, Minors and Majors. A facilitator will lead each breakout session with a different subject each month. Bring you guitar because these are interactive sessions. Get ready to learn, play and share. Main presenter runs from 7-8 PM; breakouts runs 8-9 PM. Some folks hang for a bit afterward for some informal licks and jamming. It's all fun.
Hello everyone! Please see the details below!
Guitar League - Third Monday of each month. 7-9 pm
Main Presenter: Sam Lyons
BIO: Sam Lyons is an award winning songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who hasreleased seven CD’s. Sam has created a unique contemporary sound that is a blend of Pop, R&B and Country that produces "powerful songs full of visceral grooves and pop hooks that stick.” Sam's newest release, "The Detroit Sessions" was produced at Reel2Reel Studios outside of Detroit. His "Let's Go"EP is a collaboration with Oscar winning, Grammy nominated producer/musician Leo Sidran.
WEBSITE
VIDEO
BREAKOUTS
ROOKIES:
A Capo Review:
Part 1 "What does a capo actually do"
Did you know that if you capo the 3rd fret and play an E shape chord it actually sounds like a G?
Did you know that if you capo the 3rd fret and play an Am shape chord it actually sounds like a Cm?
In Part 1 of this breakout we will go over what a capo actually does to the sound of the guitar and how you can use that to your advantage when playing the guitar.
Part 2 "How and when to use"
In Part 2 of this breakout we will review the benefits/uses of using a Capo. Then we will play a few songs that were either meant for a capo or are a lot easier with one.
*If you do not have a capo we will have a few on hand to use!!
Mark Arrowood has offered to run this breakout. Thanks Mark!
MINORS:
Write a song with Sam Lyons
Per member request we are going to try to write our very own Guitar League Song, complete with chords, form, and lyrics! This is a first for our Chapter and should be a blast. Join Sam Lyons, our September presenter, as he will lead this breakout on writing a collaborative song. Sam will be able to provide tips and tricks to collaborative songwriting as well facilitating the group in writing our very own song. Please feel free to come with the following original ideas:
* Chord Progression
* Riffs
* Lyric Ideas.
Remember that this will be a collaborative effort! We will focus on sharing ideas in an inclusive environment. When you leave this breakout hopefully you will have some more ideas on finishing your own songs at home!
Please give a big thanks to Sam for offering to run this group!
Majors: Open jam!
Note from the Commish:
Bill Hatfield at Hatfield Music and Tony Farrell at Voigt Music in Janesville are very welcome Guitar League sponsors again in 2019. They both have beautiful shops filled with all your musical needs. Please stop in to both to give your thanks for supporting our group and see how they can meet your guitar needs - especially if you've won one of their coveted gift cards at our raffle!
See you Monday, August 19th!
Evan Riley
SWGL Chapter Leader
608-201-6834
Guitar League - Third Monday of each month. 7-9 pm
Main Presenter: Sam Lyons
BIO: Sam Lyons is an award winning songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who hasreleased seven CD’s. Sam has created a unique contemporary sound that is a blend of Pop, R&B and Country that produces "powerful songs full of visceral grooves and pop hooks that stick.” Sam's newest release, "The Detroit Sessions" was produced at Reel2Reel Studios outside of Detroit. His "Let's Go"EP is a collaboration with Oscar winning, Grammy nominated producer/musician Leo Sidran.
WEBSITE
VIDEO
BREAKOUTS
ROOKIES:
A Capo Review:
Part 1 "What does a capo actually do"
Did you know that if you capo the 3rd fret and play an E shape chord it actually sounds like a G?
Did you know that if you capo the 3rd fret and play an Am shape chord it actually sounds like a Cm?
In Part 1 of this breakout we will go over what a capo actually does to the sound of the guitar and how you can use that to your advantage when playing the guitar.
Part 2 "How and when to use"
In Part 2 of this breakout we will review the benefits/uses of using a Capo. Then we will play a few songs that were either meant for a capo or are a lot easier with one.
*If you do not have a capo we will have a few on hand to use!!
Mark Arrowood has offered to run this breakout. Thanks Mark!
MINORS:
Write a song with Sam Lyons
Per member request we are going to try to write our very own Guitar League Song, complete with chords, form, and lyrics! This is a first for our Chapter and should be a blast. Join Sam Lyons, our September presenter, as he will lead this breakout on writing a collaborative song. Sam will be able to provide tips and tricks to collaborative songwriting as well facilitating the group in writing our very own song. Please feel free to come with the following original ideas:
* Chord Progression
* Riffs
* Lyric Ideas.
Remember that this will be a collaborative effort! We will focus on sharing ideas in an inclusive environment. When you leave this breakout hopefully you will have some more ideas on finishing your own songs at home!
Please give a big thanks to Sam for offering to run this group!
Majors: Open jam!
Note from the Commish:
Bill Hatfield at Hatfield Music and Tony Farrell at Voigt Music in Janesville are very welcome Guitar League sponsors again in 2019. They both have beautiful shops filled with all your musical needs. Please stop in to both to give your thanks for supporting our group and see how they can meet your guitar needs - especially if you've won one of their coveted gift cards at our raffle!
See you Monday, August 19th!
Evan Riley
SWGL Chapter Leader
608-201-6834