Private lessons when Muriel is in town, and Online private lessons are now available via Skype. For info, email
Brief bio: International touring guitarist Muriel Anderson shares her insight gleaned from performing with legendary
musicians across a huge span of musical styles. She hosts the famous
Muriel Anderson's All Star Guitar Night and in 1989 became the first
woman to win the National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship.
Workshops available:
Muriel Anderson Clinic
Learn Muriel's own cross-string and harmonic techniques that she
has developed for her original style on guitar and harp-guitar. Muriel
Anderson was the first woman to win the National Fingerstyle Guitar
Championship. Her friendships with Chet Atkins, Les Paul, and many other
great artists (known and unknown) have found their way into her music.
Open to all levels as this workshop will offer inspiration for beginners
as well as new ideas for advanced players. Includes a free set of
signature GHS strings.
Lecture Format
International touring artist Muriel Anderson discusses her path in the
music business, performs her pieces and explains the techniques and
philosophies behind the music. She has performed with legena musicians
cross a huge span of musical styles. She hosts the famous Muriel
Anderson's All Star Guitar Night and founded the Music for Life Alliance
charity. In 1989, Muriel Anderson became the first woman to win the
National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship. This is also a chance to ask
questions on a one-on-one basis in a group setting.
Master Class format
Muriel Anderson will hold a master class for up to 5 performers in
different styles. Audience members (auditors) are invited as Muriel
works with these performers and demonstrates techniques though her music
as well. It is an excellent way to learn from her teaching. Auditor
fee, two or more from the same family discounts available.
Workshop #1: Making the most of your time with the guitar.
Muriel
will cover technique, arranging, interpretation and inspiration. There
will be time for individual questions from the audience also. She will
intersperse performance with discussion. Every participant will have
the opportunity to ask questions, to explore techniques for arranging,
better playing and musicianship, inspirations behind compositions and
her approach to music. Muriel will also have some new hands-on
techniques, riffs, or tunes to teach. Handouts will be provided, open to
guitarists of all levels. Fee includes GHS signature strings.
You may bring (optional): tape recorder, small video camera, guitar, pen & paper.
Workshop #2: Arranging in the key of D
Cool
ways to arrange tunes in the key of D, tiered for easy-intermediate
through advanced-intermediate. Feel free to bring guitar, pencil, tape
recorder or video camera if you like. Workshop fee includes handouts
and GHS signature strings.
Workshop #3: Fun and Flashy Fingerstyle (Intermediate Fingerstyle)
Learn
to play cool and easy fingerstyle solos in the style of Merle Travis,
Chet Atkins, Paul Simon, with Muriel's sense of finesse and style.
Workshop #4: Connecting The Heart To The Hands
Explore
the techniques and philosophy to better playing and becoming a more
sensitive musician. Muriel's open-minded attention to detail allows her
to connect with the core or emotion in each style of music. Class
includes harmonic techniques and principles that can be applied to
interpreting, arranging and composing.
Workshop #5: Fingerstyle and Flatpicking Basics
You
can make your playing sound smoother and more professional, even if you
are just a beginner! You will learn several simplified solos, including
the Peanuts theme. This individualized workshop will cover hand
technique in the context of learning new music.
Use the "Contact" link to book one today!
