Seminars
Seminars are courses which concentrate on
specific topics and will sometimes feature
guest instructors. Generally, seminars are
designed for the intermediate to advanced
player although some may be open to all
levels. Students are evaluated to ensure
that they are at an appropriate level for the
course. Seminar students meet with the
instructor all day and, because there is no
restriction to class size, do not take part in
rhythm section classes. Faculty led ensembles
for seminars depend upon class size and
format.
Clinics
In addition, all students may attend clinics.
Each day, two or three clinics are offered
covering topics such as improvisation,
songwriting, vocals, scales and modes,
building technique, slide, percussion, hand
drumming and more. Students are welcome
to sign up for these clinics on campus.
Our Administration
Our administration has been responsible for organizing and directing summer music programs
across North America for the past fifteen years. Founded by Brian Murray, a Toronto based
guitarist/performer/educator, the Guitar Workshop Plus administration and faculty have
developed a loyal student base due to the positive experience, excellent curriculum, professional
faculty, visiting guest artists, and the opportunity to meet other people who share the same
musical interests.
Our Faculty
Our faculty is carefully selected and comprised of professional musicians and instructors with
extensive experience teaching in workshops, private settings, and post-secondary institutions.
These talented educators have considerable recording backgrounds, perform around the world,
author instructional books and write columns for music magazines.
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