Workshop for the Christian Guitarist

Attendees are encouraged to bring their guitars to the workshop to play along with what is being presented. However, it is fine if you would like to just observe and jot notes for yourself on the handouts that we will give you.

Sessions

Unplugged: The Acoustic Guitar at its Best

alternate chord voicing and fingerings
finger picking: from accompaniment to complete solos
finger agility, power, endurance and accuracy with relaxed confidence
fundamentals of soloing and improvisation
awesome strumming with less effort
putting music theory into practical use

Randall Zwally - Director of Guitar Studies at Messiah College (Intermediate to Advanced Sessions)

Erik Schlosser - High School Music Educator,

(Beginner Sessions)

Grab that Electric Guitar - We're Goin' In!

Improving your improvisation and soloing
Sounds you will need (essential pedals)
Muting technique(s) for contemporary strumming
Power chords - to be or not to be
Time awareness
What you will be doing, most of the time!
understanding chord progressions & interval shape recognition

Jay Umble – Jazz/Electric Guitar Instructor at Messiah College

Staying Focused & Confident When Playing in Public

Talking Your Way Through Stage Fright
Projecting Positive Energy
Breaking the Nervousness Cycle
Creative Visualization
Philosophical Considerations

Guitar Care and Maintenance

Humidity's effect on your guitar and how to deal with it
Selecting the right string gauge for you + string care
Adjusting your guitar's truss rod/string height
Fret height & care: How it affects your playing
Maintaining your fingerboard & bridge
Your guitar's components & why they function the way they do

Rob Zwally - Stringed Instrument Repair Specialist

Rob Zwally will be available through the day to examine your instruments and give suggestions and estimates on repair and customizing at no charge