Blues Ensemble Workshop (Hybrid)
$400.00
This workshop will focus on performing blues-style music, learning the 12 bar blues form, basic improvisation techniques, improvising etiquette when performing with a band, blues scale in multiple keys, Dominant 7 chords, and a brief history of the blues and how it’s influenced modern music.
This workshop does have an audition requirement. Students auditioning for this workshop should be able to perform the following:
– I-IV-V7 Chords in 4 keys
– Major Scale and/or Natural Minor scale in 4 keys
– Should have a minimum of 2 years of instruction on their instrument
– Play chord changes for “The Thrill is Gone”—B.B. King
Lead Sheet for The thrill is gone can be downloaded here:
Video Auditions can be submitted on our website here:
Auditions need to be submitted no later than Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Instrumentalists for the following instruments are encouraged to audition for this workshop:
– Piano/Keyboards
– Voice
– Guitar
– Bass
– Drums
– Brass
A final recording will be available on-demand showcasing the music the students learned during the workshop.
Tuition – $400
Intermediate:
This is a hybrid class-a mixture of virtual and live lessons held at the Denver Studio in the Sanctuary. Students will be required to wear a mask and social distancing will be practiced in accordance with state & health official guidelines.
Virtual Class: Every Thursday starting 9/24 – 10/29 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Live Class: Every Sunday starting 9/20 – 9/25 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Final Performance: Available on-demand starting on October 31, 2020 @ 8pm
Special Offers!
Siblings of registered students get $50 off of their registration. (Enter “sibling” in the coupon code upon checkout)
Refer a friend and get $35 off of your registration! (Enter “friend” in the coupon code upon checkout)