Post #581174 by Hulaville on Mon, Mar 21, 2011 3:59 PM

Kay Das, internationally renowned Steel Guitarist will be holding a series of workshops at Hulaville in San Clemente.
First of all, he will be performing in a free concert at Hulaville on Friday May 6th from 8-10pm to introduce people to the exotic sound of the steel guitar. Even though lap steel and pedal steel guitars are used in many types of music, this workshop will be concentrating on Hawaiian/Exotica.
The workshops so far are in two sections, a beginners and Intermediate. An advanced may be scheduled later.

Beginners: May 20, 27 & June 3 & 10
TECHNIQUES STUDIED:
• The C6 fretboard: patterns to remember
• Left and right hand techniques
• How to play chords
• How to play melody
• How to accompany a singer

Intermediate: July 8, 15, 22, 29
TECHNIQUES STUDIED:
• The C6 fretboard: advanced patterns to remember
• Left and right hand techniques: advanced
• How to play chords: advanced
• How to play melody: advanced
• How to accompany a singer: advanced

Each Workshop is offered for only $60.00 per person. Sign up for both Workshops for the discounted rate of only $100.00! Each participant will receive color charts and backing tracks!
Each Musician should bring:
A 6 or 8-string Lap Steel Guitar, C6 tuning,
Finger picks and steel bar, a small amplifier

These are all Fridays, workshops will be 7-9pm
cost of each class is $60.00, sign up for both for discounted rate of $100.
Guests are welcome. Each session will culminate in the participants performing a short concert for their guests.
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participants are welcome at Hulaville Thursday's night open mic nights and Sunday Night kankapila to practice! (Kay Das is a regular on Sundays - I hear him every week - he's amazing!)