.................................SDM Productions Presents..............................
........................................................The
3rd Annual...........................................................
.............................Jazz Guitar in the Redwoods...........................
.....................a
"Dream Seminar" taught by Steven Crowell.................
Dates: September 20, 21, 22, & 23 - 2007
Place: Redwoods River Resort (www.redwoodriverresort.com)
75000 Highway 101,
Leggett, California
Instructor: Steven Crowell - (see biography) see student comments
Overlooking the Eel River, which runs beside the resort.
Steven Crowell is standing in front of the "Grandfather Tree", which is a 2000 year old redwood with a diameter of 24 feet.
Recapture your soul and expand your musical horizons with a dream vacation and guitar seminar with celebrated guitarist, author and teacher, Steven Crowell. If you've ever purchased any of Steve's books or lesson courses, you already know that this is a rare opportunity to study with one of the best. Mr. Crowell's high performance guitar publications have set the standard of excellence in advanced learning for over 20 years. So if you're looking for a new idea for your next vacation, here's the chance of a lifetime to take your guitar playing to a new level. At the seminar, you will receive:
- Personalized help with your technique and phrasing - how to sound your best.
- Special chord charts so you can perform in group-like situations at the seminar.
- Advice on melodic soloing -
helping you understand what you can play over chord
changes and what you can do to sound more professional.
- Invaluable song writing and sight reading tips and techniques.
- Visualization and mental imagery techniques for speed learning.
- A comprehensive perspective
of the way chords work and how to educate your ear
to hear and play them on the spot.
Full attendance privileges to all classes and jam sessions
- Total cost: $595.00
There will be a $295.00 deposit, the balance is due by June 15, 2007.
Also, if you cannot attend the entire seminar, you have the option of choosing 1
or 2 days for $150/per day.
For accommodations, students can make their reservations by going to the Redwood River Resort website - www.RedwoodRiverResort.com, or by phone (707) 925-6249. Many of the rooms and cabins have cooking facilities, plus there are numerous restaurants about 15 minutes away. As for facilities, there are tent sites (for those who want to rough it), cabins, rooms at the lodge, and RV spots with full hookups.
About The Seminar:
The atmosphere of the seminar will be very relaxed, friendly and informal, with participants made to feel at home. In the setting of the magnificent Redwood Forest, Steve and his hand-picked team will hold daily classes, covering a range of topics from theory and improvisation to performing. There will be general discussions on art and craft where you can ask all the questions you wish, plus receive personal help with Steve's books and lesson programs. We'll also squeeze in some outdoor activities, including a nature hike down to the beautiful Eel River. If you can imagine having the best time possible with quality learning thrown in to boot, this is it!!
There will be a campfire concert and jam session each evening, where you can participate, or just listen, if you wish (but we hope you'll want to prepare some things to play!).
This will be a noncompetitive environment of sharing knowledge and gaining fresh perspectives. Players of all levels are welcome, even beginners won't feel out of place. We recommend that you begin working with Steve's startup material as preparation for the classes. (see list below)
Suggested Startup Materials:
For details on all of Steve's work, visit www.ChordMelody.com. To prepare for the
seminar, the following materials are highly recommended: (1) Advanced Concepts for Rhythm
Guitar (2) Jazz Guitar Soloing in Concept and Practice (3) Any or all of the
four volumes of Guitar Solos, Jazz Standards in Chord Style (4) Essential Arpeggios
(5) The SDM Lesson Program, Part One. Optional: The SDM Lesson Program, Part Two;
The Master Class; The Action Workshop. These materials can all be purchased at the
ChordMelody website. In addition, once you sign up, you'll be sent chord charts to help
you prepare for group playing.
Guitar amplifiers will be available for a nominal rental fee.
E-mail questions and correspondence to: artdekko1@juno.com. See more about the resort facilities at: www.redwoodriverresort.com.
If you are interested in having Steve Crowell present a seminar, workshop or performance in your area, please feel free to contact him at the above e-mail, or phone - 760-398-8725
