[ April 30, 2011; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]

Saturday, April 30th

10:00am – 4:00pm

Cost: $235

Robben Ford will present a master class on guitar and music theory for beginning and intermediate level musicians on Saturday, April 30, 2011. The class will focus on the basic building blocks of music theory, chord progressions, the use of voicings, listening and improvisation.… Read more

[ November 10, 2010; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ]

This clinic is designed to help you with your overall fingerboard knowledge, and geography.This will ultimately aid in developing flowing lines throughout your phrasing.

Sheryl Bailey is an Associate Professor at Berklee College of Music and is recognized as one of the top jazz guitarists in the country!… Read more

[ October 30, 2010; 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. ]

Bryan Beller has maintained a frenetic, multi-faceted career as a bassist, composer, writer and clinician for nearly twenty years, earning a reputation as a uniquely talented yet supremely tasteful hired gun bassist for adventurous rock guitarists and singer/songwriters alike. He was Steve Vai’s choice on bass for the live CD/DVD Where The … Read more

[ September 2, 2010; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ]

This clinic is a must for all guitarists interested in further developing rhythm concepts. Taking a drummer’s point of view, Tim will walk you step by step through the process of applying drum patterns to the guitar.

Tim Thompson is the International Fingerstyle Champion. He has recorded 8 albums including his latest, … Read more

[ March 13, 2010; 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ]

Launching the World’s first Lee Oskar Harmonica school right here at RMI!

Lee Oskar (formerly of the music group WAR) is a world renowned musician/composer, and Lee Oskar Harmonicas have become the industry standard for professional muscians worldwide. We will introduce his Lee Oskar Harmonica System and methods with endorsed harmonica instructor/player … Read more

[ October 4, 2009; 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ]

The dominant 7th gives music movement, energy, and tension. This powerful clinic will expand your understanding of not only the familiar “V” dominant 7th, but all the secondary dominant 7ths in major and minor keys. Join Don Mock as he builds “master scales” for each dominant 7th, demonstrates the best voicings, and … Read more

[ June 5, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ]

Developing a strong jazz vocabulary is the first step to improvising like a pro. Corey Christiansen teaches you how to acquire an original voice by using lines and phrases played by the masters. You will see tremendous growth in your improvisational skills by attending this workshop. Bring your guitar!… Read more

[ March 13, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ]

DISCOVERING a GROOVE with CHORD MELODY

Using a simple tune to illustrate the process, Ben Lacy will demonstrate his approach to creating a chord melody with the groove and feel in place. Additional techniques will include funk slapping and drumistic techniques applied to the guitar. Students will be encouraged to participate and … Read more

[ December 14, 2007; 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm. ]

Using a simple standard to illustrate the process, John Stowell will demonstrate his approach to creating a chord melody. In addition to explanations of voicings and voice leading, John will play the same tune as a chord melody with two or three levels of difficulty.

Additional techniques will include open string voicings, … Read more

[ May 26, 2007; 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm. ]

This 21/2 hour clinic will focus on techniques for re-harmonizing standard chord progressions. By taking simple songs and re-harmonizing them in progressively more advanced ways, Tim will show you how to increase your harmonic freedom and spice up your arrangements.

The clinic will feature loads of written examples with the kinds of … Read more