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Englewood CO |
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Saturdays |
1 - 2 pm |
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Free! All levels welcome. |
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Denver CO |
8 Mondays |
Jun 21- Aug 9 |
7 pm |
Swallow Hill
71 E Yale Ave
303-777-1003 |
Bluegrass Singing
Learn a variety of standard bluegrass songs as well as techniques
for singing in a manner appropriate to the style. Focus on melody
singing, technique, and bluegrass harmony. For singer who can
carry a melody and are comfortable singing solo. This class is
taught "by ear" so please bring a recording device of
some sort and a notepad to jot down information. |
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Denver CO |
8 Tuesdays |
Jun 22 - Aug 10 |
6 - 7:25 pm |
Swallow Hill Music Association
71 E. Yale Ave.
303-777-1003 |
Vocal Technique Crash Course
Develop your range and sing both higher and lower notes. Explore
the ear and the mind-body connection using techniques to develop
muscle memory and make it easier to sing the notes you can hear
in your head. Learn to love the sound of your own voice. For vocal
students of any level. |
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Denver CO |
8 Tuesdays |
Jun 22 - Aug 10 |
7:30 - 9 pm |
Swallow Hill Music Association
71 E. Yale Ave.
303-777-1003 |
Harmony Singing
Learn to hear and sing harmonies with simple songs. Master the
harmonic principles common to all styles of music, including spontaneous
harmonies and working with prearranged parts using a variety of
musical styles. Open to any student who can hold a melody. |
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Denver CO |
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Swallow Hill
71 E Yale Ave
303-777-1003 |
Stuck in a Rut
Play banjo, guitar, mando, ukulele or Dobro? Out of ideas on where
to go? Multi-instrumentalist Ernie Martinez will use this ensemble
setting to show string players ways of borrowing ideas from other
instruments to move your playing forward. Learn how to get from
one idea to another, incorporate 7th chords, new and better voicings
for chords, and ways to create new playing ideas. For intermediate
to advanced players. |
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Denver CO |
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Swallow Hill Music Association
71 E. Yale Ave.
303-777-1003 |
Captivating Your Audience
Come learn how to have fun on stage and get your audience to "come
along for the ride." Take an in-depth look at the music you
are performing and learn to let the stlye of the music emerge.
You'll learn to develop your own style within the framework of
the music, and gain vital on-stage survival skills. Class includes
a performance for family and friends on the last class day. |
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Denver CO |
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Swallow Hill Music Association
71 E. Yale Ave.
303-777-1003 |
Dueling Banjos
"Dueling Banjos"
is one of the most famous bluegrass banjo songs. Delve into this
legendary tune over 8 weeks. Learn the melody, chords, picking
variations, solos, and techniques for speed. For intermediate
level Scruggs-style students. |
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Denver CO |
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Swallow Hill
71 E Yale Ave
303-777-1003 |
Monroebics
Study up on the mandolin of Bill Monfoe. Learn the licks and riffs
that will lead you down the Mon"road" of bluegrass mandolin.
cover the classics: "Rawhhide," "In the Pines,"
"Roanoke" and more. focus in on the pentatonic blues
scale, where Monroe gets his signature sound. For intermediate
players. |
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Hook, Rhyme & Singer — A Songwriting Experience
The three main elements of a great song are the hook (the thing
that makes us crave listening to the song again and again), the
message of the lyrics and an unforgettable melody. This course
will address all three in a hands-on environment where you can
learn about what makes a song great and write your own hit song
to perform on week four in front of the class. |
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Denver CO |
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Swallow Hill Music Association
71 E. Yale Ave.
303-777-1003 |
Christymas Carolers
Remember sharing the joy of the holidays by singing your favorite
Christmas songs with friends and family? Come and learn holiday
songs and then join us to sing them at a few venues (yet to be
determined) during the month December, including the Christmas
Eve candlelight service at the Center for Spiritual Living Denver,
where Christy is the music director. |
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Denver CO |
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Swallow Hill
71 E Yale Ave
303-777-1003 |
Nashville Guitar 1
Learn hot country licks from today and yesterday. Start with Billy
Bird (Ernest Tubb's guitar player) and progress on up to Brent
Mason, the go-to guy for artists like Alan Jackson, Trisha Yearwood,
Willie Nelson and Toby Keith. Learn how to bend, chicken pick,
slide, and improve your speed. Great for guitarists who want to
learn how to create killer fills. For intermediate players. |
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Denver CO |
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Swallow Hill
71 E Yale Ave
303-777-1003 |
Nashville Guitar 2
Learn hot country licks from today and yesterday. Start with Billy
Bird (Ernest Tubb's guitar player) and progress on up to Brent
Mason, the go-to guy for artists like Alan Jackson, Trisha Yearwood,
Willie Nelson and Toby Keith. Learn how to bend, chicken pick,
slide, and improve your speed. Great for guitarists who want to
learn how to create killer fills. For intermediate players. For
new or continuing players from Nashville Guitar 1.
New songs and licks. |
