New Class starts THURSDAY JAN 12th 2023
in the Zoom-0-Sphere, via Passim School of Music. Blues Ensemble Study Group Experience ThAng™…………..Six weeks in a row, Jan 12, 19, 26 Feb. 2, 9, 16. we'll look at works by Memphis Minnie, Jaybird Coleman, Willie McTell and many others……..we will continue our study of all things Blue, and prepare ourselves for some sweet day when we are able to gather in person and share songs and laughter (as Robert Plant once famously said ‘does anybody remember laughter’?) We will cover basic blues progressions, chords, rhythms, scales and more in a way that is both educational and fun. We will listen to and learn from some of the men and women who invented this uniquely American form of folk music, many of whom played right down stairs at the historic Club 47. In this version of the Blues Ensemble experience, we will dive deeper in to specific artists. For example, we might spend 2 or 3 classes on Muddy Waters, studying his songs and recordings, his influences, and those he influenced. As we are limited in our ability to play ‘together’ all at the same, we will do our best with the present moment as it’s presented to us to share music and be inspired. All instruments are welcome…….no expereience necessary to enjoy the class. Hope you can make it.......more info here https://www.passim.org/school-of-music/classes-workshops/online-blues-ensemble-study-group/
hope you can make it!
New Class NOV 10th Thursdays 6:30-7:45pm in the Zoom-0-Sphere
(Nov. 10, 17, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22)
Blues Ensemble Study Group Experience Thang™
In this class, we will continue our study of all things Blue, and prepare ourselves for some sweet day when we are able to gather in person and share songs and laughter (as Robert Plant once famously said ‘does anybody remember laughter’?) We will cover basic blues progressions, chords, rhythms, scales and more in a way that is both educational and fun. We will listen to and learn from some of the men and women who invented this uniquely American form of folk music, many of whom played right down stairs at the historic Club 47. In this version of the Blues Ensemble experience, we will dive deeper in to specific artists. For example, we might spend 2 or 3 classes on Muddy Waters, studying his songs and recordings, his influences, and those he influenced. As we are limited in our ability to play ‘together’ all at the same, we will do our best with the present moment as it’s presented to us to share music and be inspired. All instruments are welcome…….no expereience necessary to enjoy the class. Hope you can make it.......
simply click the link below to sign up.
https://www.passim.org/school-of-music/classes-workshops/online-blues-ensemble-study-group/
Newest Classes for the newest year, 2022
Blues Ensemble Prep Study Group Experience Thang™ continues on line, in the Zoom-0-Sphere
through The Passim School of Music. Thursday nights 6:30pm - 7:45pm in the privacy of your own home, for six weeks, starting Sept. 15,22, 29 Oct.6, 13, 20.All are welcome..........look forward to seeing you
click the link to sign up here:
https://www.passim.org/school-of-music/classes-workshops/online-blues-ensemble-study-group/
Next class: Blues Ensemble Prep Experience Study Group Thing™
Through Passim School of Music - in the Zoom-0-Sphere
6:30-7:45pm ET on Thursdays, Jan 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, 17
We will meet six times, 75 minutes each, and explore the art and form of "the Blues"......we'll take a deep dive in to one or more artists, and learn a tune a week or more. We will play songs 'together', in a virtual way, as much as it is possible to do so...........usually this will be one of us leading a tune and others following along whilst muted. We'll listen to different artists doing the same song, and explore similarities and differences......almost probably guaranteed that you will a. have fun b. learn 'something', or heaven forbid: both. hope to see you
to register, simply click this link https://www.passim.org/school-of-music/classes-workshops/online-blues-ensemble-study-group/
NEW CLASSES for SUMMER 2021 (virtual)
Through Passim School of Music Blues Roots of the Rolling Stones
4 weeks Thursdays 6:30pm July 15th, 22, 29, Aug. 5th
https://www.passim.org/school-of-music/classes-workshops/blues-roots-of-the-rolling-stones/
Blues Roots Of the Rolling Stones Passim School of Music (on line) Thursdays July 15, 22, 29 Aug. 5
SUMMER 2020
On Line Classes Through Passim School of Music - on Zoom
six weeks, Thursdays July 9, 16, 23, 30, Aug. 6, 13
Intro to Harmonica - 6:30-7:45pm https://www.passim.org/school-of-music/classes-workshops/introduction-to-the-harmonica/
Have you ever wanted to add another instrument to your repertoire but didn’t want to have to carry yet one more thing around? Well, have we got the instrument for you! Not only is a harmonica cheap, and fun to play, but it easily fits in your pocket and can go anywhere with you. This class will start at the very beginning with basic techniques and move through a varitey of styles, including straight harp and cross harp. We will explore the music of players like Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, and Neil Young, and then move in to the blues styles of Sonny Boy Williamson, Little Walter, and Sonny Terry.
No experience necessary, all levels are welcome. Students will need to provide a harmonica in the key of C. If you have questions about purchasing a harmonica, or the class, you can email the instructor at: lloydthayer@mac.com
Continuing Harmonica 8-9:15pm https://www.passim.org/school-of-music/classes-workshops/continuing-harmonica/
This class will pickup where Introduction to the Harmonica left off, and we will work on developing technique and style. This class will explore the blues more deeply, and we’ll cover topics like chord rhythm, note bending, amplification, and playing with a band.
Students will explore bending notes on all holes, including both blow and draw bends. Studies of positions one, two and three, and more subjective issues like note choice, tone color, and special effects. Students will need to have two harmonicas, in the keys of A and C.
It is recommended that students have taken the Introduction to the Harmonica course, but it is not required, and exceptions can be made by the instructor for more experienced players. If you have questions about purchasing a harmonica, or the class, you can email the instructor at: lloydthayer@mac.com