Calendar of Events
January 6, 2013
Paul Mehling – Unlocking the Secrets of Gypsy Jazz Guitar
This workshop focuses on various aspects of Gypsy guitar in the tradition of Django Reinhardt. Topics include rhythm, picking, scales, arpeggios, chords, soloing, and more. One-on-one evaluation is available to all attendees, with a directed jam at the conclusion of the workshop (time permitting!). Bring your instrument, recording device (and/or paper and pencil) and questions!
Instructor Paul Mehling is the leader of the Hot Club of San Francisco www.hcsf.com
$30 advance purchase/$45 day of the workshop
Paul Mehling – The Metronome is Your Friend
Returning with his popular workshop for musicians and singers of all levels, Mehling demonstrates a range of practice techniques making creative use of the metronome. Improve your productivity and increase your musicianship! Open to all.
Instructor Paul Mehling is the leader of the Hot Club of San Francisco www.hcsf.com
$30 advance purchase/$45 day of the workshop
Nick Grinder’s New-Old Quintet
Trombonist Nick Grinder returns to the Bay Area fresh off his first year of living in New York City, bringing two sets of new, original music with him. Nick grew up in Novato, CA, and is performing with close friends and fellow New York transplants Jill Ryan (sax) and Jordan Carrington (piano), as well as former Novatoan and East Coaster, drummer Nick De Ryss.
Also featuring Nick Grinder, trombone; and Tommy O’Mahony, bass.