Hey folks!
Damn, i didnt expect that this would hit page 4... but i am flattered, touched and honored that you all wish for this to happen.
As for the sched, lets start 10am? para medyo mahaba. This'll be on a Saturday. Being the motor mouth I am and my utmost willingness to share whatever, this'll be a long clinic, albeit, unorthodox, we could be done by the afternoon
It doesn't matter what your skill level is, be you a bedroom blaster or someone who is adept. It is my goal to make sure this clinic will be educational without anybody feeling alienated, and to keep it as entertaining as possible. I feel that it is certainly vital for even a beginner to have an understanding of phrasing, that having the facility to understand its workings can only help you play and listen better. Starting off on the right foot, which I wish I did yeaaaaaars ago...
I too, am a student, and am sure I will learn in the process of conveying my mess
As for phrasing and whatnot, I will be discussing (so far, i've drafted down some topics)-
I. Systems, and their importance. (Your musical clockwork)
II. The Motif
III. Motivic Development and Approaches
IV. Form and Structure
V. Tension and Resolution Ideas
VI. Where's my space?!?!
VII. Your zen and whats outside (this is gonna be a strange one!)
VIII. Open forum
Although these concepts may seem advanced (they are actuaklly a hodgepodge of what i've learnt), I will strive to make them as digestible as possible. Besides, you hear them everyday, if you've got an ear (or two!), you'll get them down fast, as they are very logical. I've split these into subtopics too, looks like i'll be lugging around notes...
I also look forward to getting a band together to play a tune or three, and to help me demonstrate the ideas.
@ deltaslim- yes yes yes. I will touch on harmony, its in the motivic development section
I am more than willing to spill the beans on this topic, I'm sure handouts will be available but i encourage you all to take down notes as it'll be extensive. bring your guitars too, as nothing sucks more than watching a guitarist teach and not having anything to twiddle with (parang security blanket!)
see you guys there!