Seattle Circle Guitar School will be presenting a one-week intensive immersion class at Billings Middle School (Greenlake), open to players at all experience levels. Rather than say “Go practice!” we say “Go start a band!” The class will be conducted by a team of teachers from the Seattle Circle Guitar School, allowing us to learn songs, write and rehearse music, play together, and perform, whether we can play one note or hundreds. Grounded in the tradition of Guitar Craft, the SCGS staff has 25 years of experience working with what it takes for a group of guitarists to come together and make music. All work will be done on steel-stringed acoustic guitars.

You do not have to be a Billings student to take part. For details and registration info, contact the Billings Middle School Summer Program.

The 2010 schedule of Monthly Open Circles has been completed.

These Circles are free, and open to anyone with or without prior experience.

This is an opportunity for players of any skill level to experience the Guitar Circle. Work in the Monthly Open Circle is done on acoustic guitars, using the Guitar Craft Tuning*. Curt Golden directs the workshop, and members of the Tuning the Air company typically take part. The emphasis is on playfulness and creativity, as we explore the various techniques utilized in Tuning the Air performances.

Beginning Date: 1/9/2010
Completion Date: 12/4/2010

These Circles are free, and open to anyone with or without prior experience. They take place on the first Saturday of every month in the Great Hall at Fremont Abbey Arts Center, from 9:30 to 11am.

This is an opportunity for players of any skill level to experience the Guitar Circle. Work in the Monthly Open Circle is done on acoustic guitars, using the Guitar Craft Tuning*. Curt Golden directs the workshop, and members of the Tuning the Air company typically take part. The emphasis is on playfulness and creativity, as we explore the various techniques utilized in Tuning the Air performances.

Participation in the Monthly Open Circle is FREE. Reservations are required.

*Players without prior Guitar Craft or Guitar Circle experience are encouraged to contact Seattle Circle to learn more about the Guitar Craft Tuning.

The 2010 schedule:

• January 9
• February 6
• March 6
• April 3
• May 1
• June 5
• July 3
  [summer break-no August Circle]
• September 11
• October 2
• November 6
• December 4