A Weekend Workshop for Bass Players, Low End Inhabitors and Modern Collaborating Musicians. Featuring masterful Bass, Guitar, and Music Instructors from Italy, Philadelphia, Buenos Aires and Seattle: Julie Slick, Marco Machera, Alessandro Inolti, Alex Anthony Faide and Steve Ball.
Given the presence of some rather accomplished guitarists and a rather talented drummer, please note that this event would also be suitable for guitarists, rhythm enthusiasts and other instrumentalists as well.
Also featuring Special Guest presenters Frank Sheldon and Beth Fleenor – and a number of other surprise guests. Some in person, some via remote connectivity.
Q: Is this course for you?
1. This is a residential retreat: all food / lodging is included.
2. It is open to anyone with aspiration to learn, commitment and growth mindset.
3. The aim of the retreat is to share and invent collaborative practices focused on the Low End: bass playing, looping, writing, integration, innovation and motivation.
4. The musical aspect of this retreat will focus on intensive personal and group work with the bass, and attention to rhythm and the low end of the sonic spectrum.
5. Additional session(s) may include: personal and group practices, tonal innovation, new group improvisation techniques, performance and presence – depending on interest.
6. Teams/groups are encouraged to attend together.
7. Electric basses and/or acoustic basses / acoustic guitars are recommended in the tuning of your choice, and other instruments are also welcome.
Private and personal coaching will also be available on a range of relevant topics including, above and beyond Music.
Applications are being accepted for Bassists / Guitarists / Musicians as well as a small Kitchen / House / Logistics team. Space is limited.
A draft daily schedule will be published at the beginning of February so those in Seattle who wish to participate a la carte will also have an opportunity to plug in and contribute to specific events.
Tuition: $750 includes instruction, food and lodging.
Scholarships and discounts are available for those in need.
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