Well it's time to put a feather in the cap of a session well done!
Here's what you need to know for next week:
Guitar 2 Rep -- We've narrowed it down to Satellite of Love, or Yer So Bad. Give those a good spit and polish this week. Special note: our grad show is going to be in Szold Hall in the new building across the street. If you're inviting anyone next week, tell them we'll start over there at 9pm (but we'll still meet in our regular classroom first in the old building)
Guitar 2 -- Mary and I made an executive decision last week that we'd play either The Old Country Waltz or Daydream Believer next Saturday, so please prepare those. OCW has bass note picking on beat one, and remember to connect C and G with walks down. (and change those Em chords to E chords everywhere except the last line. That one really is an Em. and The Em7s are all correct as well.) On DB, practice that riff and the two different Bm constructions, because those are the tricky bits. If you're inviting friends or family to the send-off show, tell them to be there at 11:45-12ish and grab a seat in the Mauer concert hall (where we have 2nd Half)
Guitar 1 -- Oh this is going to be SOOOO fun! I can't wait to show you guys off in your debut grad show! We picked Leaving on a Jet Plane and Mad World as our possible tunes. I think LoaJP is a bit of a safety song, and I challenge you to try and take on MW instead, but it'll be up to you to decide next week. On Sunday, we'll meet as usual until 12:45-1ish. Tell you guests to arrive about that time and get comfy in the concert hall for a great show.
Any questions or concerns, e-mail me and I'll do my best to clarify! I'm looking forward to taking the stage with you all!
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Monday, December 9, 2013
IMPORTANT NEWS FOR G2R -- GIG INFO! PLEASE READ!
Friends! Very very important development!
I thought the Lou Reed show was the Friday after Xmas, but it's actually the Friday BEFORE on 12/20 from 7-10p. And it's at the Armitage location (much more casual venue), not Lincoln.
How does this affect your ability to play? Let me know if you can still make it.
In some ways, that's easier because it means we'll get to play the Graduation show the night before. Should you choose to want to play Satellite of Love for graduation (and I'm not saying you have to! It's up to you!), then we can play back-to-back dates just like a real band on tour!
I was even thinking that maybe we could all grab dinner first and/or a drink after and call it a band holiday party. Friends and family welcome. Sound good?
So speaking of Satellite of Love, the YouTube link is album version we're going from, but we'll likely end up capo'd (probably at 3) so that I can sing it in a better key. Of course that means that you won't be able to play along with the recording, so just be sure to take the capo off if you want to strum along with Lou.
I'll sing solo lead when we play Armitage, but I'll want you to back me up on the "oooooooohs" and the "bum bum bums." All the Bowie parts in the background. Strumming pattern is that ONE-and-uh THREE-and-uh that we talked about. We'll have to practice watching each other for cues in the transitions between sections, but I think it's gonna sound awesome. Hear the fingersnaps in the outro? I think I'll task some of you with that because HOW FUN!?! And we'll also have to pick some teams for the vocal parts in that outro because it's many-layered.
Please spend some time listening to this so that we can really nail down the arrangement on Thursday.
I'm so glad you're going to do this gig with me! You've earned a proper spotlight.
Scroll down for event details on this page: http://www.oldtownschool.org/classes/detail/?courseid=2114
Tell all your friends to "register"--which is how they can buy tix in advance for $10.
I thought the Lou Reed show was the Friday after Xmas, but it's actually the Friday BEFORE on 12/20 from 7-10p. And it's at the Armitage location (much more casual venue), not Lincoln.
How does this affect your ability to play? Let me know if you can still make it.
In some ways, that's easier because it means we'll get to play the Graduation show the night before. Should you choose to want to play Satellite of Love for graduation (and I'm not saying you have to! It's up to you!), then we can play back-to-back dates just like a real band on tour!
I was even thinking that maybe we could all grab dinner first and/or a drink after and call it a band holiday party. Friends and family welcome. Sound good?
So speaking of Satellite of Love, the YouTube link is album version we're going from, but we'll likely end up capo'd (probably at 3) so that I can sing it in a better key. Of course that means that you won't be able to play along with the recording, so just be sure to take the capo off if you want to strum along with Lou.
I'll sing solo lead when we play Armitage, but I'll want you to back me up on the "oooooooohs" and the "bum bum bums." All the Bowie parts in the background. Strumming pattern is that ONE-and-uh THREE-and-uh that we talked about. We'll have to practice watching each other for cues in the transitions between sections, but I think it's gonna sound awesome. Hear the fingersnaps in the outro? I think I'll task some of you with that because HOW FUN!?! And we'll also have to pick some teams for the vocal parts in that outro because it's many-layered.
Please spend some time listening to this so that we can really nail down the arrangement on Thursday.
I'm so glad you're going to do this gig with me! You've earned a proper spotlight.
Scroll down for event details on this page: http://www.oldtownschool.org/classes/detail/?courseid=2114
Tell all your friends to "register"--which is how they can buy tix in advance for $10.
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Week 5 Recap -- ALL CLASSES
Everybody survived the food, fun, and family festivities of last week?
(Did you see the Google Doodle on Thanksgiving? It was a very cute animation of some woodland creatures assembling for a potluck meal, and the one critter who doesn't bring a dish thwarts the faux pas by whipping out a banjo and supplying some music! It's sweeter than pie and it won't make you fat!)
So Thursday's G2R had the night off, but I hope y'all drank just as many beers as you would've if we'd convened.
Saturday's Guitar 2 class dragged it's potato-and-pie-filled self through a terrific rendition of Rocket Man, which gave us the chance to learn some new minor 7th chords and breakdown some complex vocal phrasing. Far out! We also workshopped (aka "helped the teacher get ready for Second Half") a Nick Lowe tune called "Lately, I've Let Things Slide," which gave us a leg up on the Twin Spin I brought in!
And finally, Guitar 1 took a week to reflect on just how far we've come in a short time. We played through the whole catalog of the coursepack we've tackled thus far--minus John Denver. Sorry! That plane has left the terminal--and realized that we sure do know a whole lot of chords and strumming patterns. It's exhausting to play through them all back to back like that! We also chatted some about playing by ear, staying relaxed in our strumming, and experimentation. I'm really enjoying this journey with you guys! You ask such great questions!
As per the last post, registration is open for the next session and you can save a few buck if you sign up by 12/13 with the discount code "WINTERWONDER14." Hope to keep seein' ya!
(Did you see the Google Doodle on Thanksgiving? It was a very cute animation of some woodland creatures assembling for a potluck meal, and the one critter who doesn't bring a dish thwarts the faux pas by whipping out a banjo and supplying some music! It's sweeter than pie and it won't make you fat!)
So Thursday's G2R had the night off, but I hope y'all drank just as many beers as you would've if we'd convened.
Saturday's Guitar 2 class dragged it's potato-and-pie-filled self through a terrific rendition of Rocket Man, which gave us the chance to learn some new minor 7th chords and breakdown some complex vocal phrasing. Far out! We also workshopped (aka "helped the teacher get ready for Second Half") a Nick Lowe tune called "Lately, I've Let Things Slide," which gave us a leg up on the Twin Spin I brought in!
And finally, Guitar 1 took a week to reflect on just how far we've come in a short time. We played through the whole catalog of the coursepack we've tackled thus far--minus John Denver. Sorry! That plane has left the terminal--and realized that we sure do know a whole lot of chords and strumming patterns. It's exhausting to play through them all back to back like that! We also chatted some about playing by ear, staying relaxed in our strumming, and experimentation. I'm really enjoying this journey with you guys! You ask such great questions!
As per the last post, registration is open for the next session and you can save a few buck if you sign up by 12/13 with the discount code "WINTERWONDER14." Hope to keep seein' ya!
Play It Again Discount!
It's that time again! The time to register early for the next session--and save 15 bones when you do!
Now through December 13th (that's one week from today, folks!) use "WINTERWONDER14" when you sign-up for next session.
Here are my course offerings--not that you have to sign up with me! I just want you to keep strummin', so if you have questions about switching to other levels or teachers, I'll be more than happy to help you out.
http://www.oldtownschool.org/teachers/Jane-Hanna/
Those of you in my current classes can simply sign up for the next session in the same timeslot! Guitar 2 Rep on Thursday, we're rolling on up to Guitar 3 (barre chords! you can run but you can't hide!). Guitar 2 on Saturday, let's enhance our Rep in G2R. Guitar 1 on Sunday, it's the second semester of freshman year! Sign up for G1R and you'll no longer be the newest of newbies!
Let's keep these bands together and make some beautiful music together.
Now through December 13th (that's one week from today, folks!) use "WINTERWONDER14" when you sign-up for next session.
Here are my course offerings--not that you have to sign up with me! I just want you to keep strummin', so if you have questions about switching to other levels or teachers, I'll be more than happy to help you out.
http://www.oldtownschool.org/teachers/Jane-Hanna/
Those of you in my current classes can simply sign up for the next session in the same timeslot! Guitar 2 Rep on Thursday, we're rolling on up to Guitar 3 (barre chords! you can run but you can't hide!). Guitar 2 on Saturday, let's enhance our Rep in G2R. Guitar 1 on Sunday, it's the second semester of freshman year! Sign up for G1R and you'll no longer be the newest of newbies!
Let's keep these bands together and make some beautiful music together.
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