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I’ll be directing the JSC Funk/Fusion Ensemble – always a popular and fun event! Show starts at 7pm..

Dibden Center for the Arts, Johnson State College, Johnson Vermont .. Free and open to all..  info at www.jsc.edu ..

I will once again be teaching Guitar 1 at CCV Winooski (VT) this summer .. this is a great (and fun!) class for beginners as well as for more experienced players who want to brush up on fundamentals .. earn 3 college credits this summer .. the course runs for 12 weeks starting on Tuesday 5/21 and meets each Tuesday from 5:30-9pm.. info and registration at www.ccv.edu ..

Guitar 1 Essential Objectives:
The successful student will be able to:
1. Develop and maintain a regular musical practice.
2. Develop and apply basic plectrum (pick) and fingerpicking techniques.
3. Sight-read simple melodies and apply open chord shapes and rhythms.
4. Play pieces in a variety of styles which may include: folk, blues, rock, classical and reggae.
5. Discuss basic music theory and notation as it relates to the guitar, including chord symbols and guitar tablature.
6. Listen to and analyze a variety of guitar players and styles.

7pm – Dibden Center for the Arts, Johnson State College, Johnson VT
.. with Greg Matses (guitar), Ray Paczkowski (keys), Russ Lawton (drums) & Rob Morse (bass) ..

featuring members of the Trey Anastasio Band, Soule Monde, Vorcza and more… laying down funky original grooves and instrumental arrangements of select rock classics!

This is a Creative Audience event for JSC students!  Free and open to all..  info at www.jsc.edu ..