 Hearland Stick® Seminar 2007,
April 14-15, Carbondale, Illinois (just southesast of St. Louis, Missouri)with instruction by Greg Howard and David Parr In the Wesley Foundation on the campus of Southern Illinois University with a Sunday evening concert at the Longbranch Coffeehouse organized by Jim Storm. (contact email) | |||||||||||
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 Greg Howard, is a performer, composer, teacher, and record producer who lives in Charlottesville, Virginia. He has released 9 CDs on his own Espresso label, ranging from solo instrumentals to full band progressive rock, Latin jazz, and free improvisation. Greg has toured extensively throughout North America and beyond, performing on occasion with Tim Reynolds, and as a soloist and in duet with drums at the Montreal Jazz Festival, the Festival of Stick and Tap Guitar in France, the Dai Gakki Sai in Japan. He has taught over 40 Stick seminars since his first in 1996. Greg specializes in teaching the "physical technique" aspects of Emmett's Free Hands parallel two-handed tapping method. His Stick Book™, Volume 1 (1997) was the first use of the StaffTab fretboard notation system he co-developed with Emmett Chapman. Greg is on the adjunct Music faculty of the University of Virginia. "For those of us in the Stick community Greg is a major force in forging new territory with his advanced technique, and with his unique musical vision." -Tony Levin 
David Parr Nashville-based singer/songwriter. He has been playing the Stick since 1985, performing professionally for the past several years. David plays a relaxing mixture of old standards and original songs as instrumentals for restaurants and other events. He also sings and plays original and cover songs in the Blues and Rock style. David has been teaching private Stick lessons for several years, and this will be his first seminar as a teacher. He is an engaging singer/songwriter, who naturally integrates bluesy riffs and expressive nuance into his solid vocal accompaniment. His website is:
www.myspace.com/davidparronchapmanstick |
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| Who can attend? | |||||||||||
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This seminar is open to students of all skill levels, even those who have never played a Stick before. Players of the Stick, Grand Stick, Alto Stick, and Stick Bass are invited to attend. Classes will be offered on the basics of Emmett Chapman's Free Hands parallel two-handed tapping method, with a strong emphasis on ergonomics and physical technique. There will be more advanced classes on accompaniment strategies, independence vs. interdependence, chord structures in both hands, learning to "feel keys" on the whole fretboard surface, and basic Stick setup and maintenance. David will also offer a class on playing and singing simultaneously. Students do not need any knowledge of reading music notation, nor do they need to have any previous experience playing a musical instrument, though some rudimentary knowledge of pitches and rhythms will be helpful. If you want to attend and have a Stick on order, or are interested in an immersion weekend before ordering an instrument, one or two extra extra instruments will be available on a first-come, first served basis. Students who wish to may perform at Sunday Night's Stick Night concert. "I've been catching Greg's classes whenever possible for the last ten years. I always come away from Greg's lessons with new insight into my working relationship with the Stick. I've not met a better teacher." -Scott Shurr, Portland Oregon |
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Classes will be from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm on Saturday, Apr 14th, and from 10:00-4:00 on Sunday the 15th. All classes will be held at the Wesley Foundation on the campus of Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois. Here is a loctor map of Carbondale with Seminar Location and Hotels indicated: map For travel instructions to Southern Illinois University see: travel instructions to SIU. |
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| What do you need to bring? | |||||||||||
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Students with instruments should make sure to bring their adjustment tools. All students will need to bring an extra belt, even those who are not bringing an instrument. Students who wish to do so may bring a small amp. |
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The number of places available for students is 16. Registrations are on a first-come first-served basis. For information about registration and costs see below. The fee for beginner students wishing to attend the seminar is $175. Registration fees do not include meals or lodging. Payment can be made by personal check or by PayPal. Checks should be made payable to "Jim Storm" and sent to Jim Storm 19068 Galatia Post Rd Marion, IL 62959 Jim's phone numbers are: Cel: 618-694-2066 Hm: 618-982-9122 If you are interested in paying via PayPal please write to Jim at jsobr319@hughes.net for the paypal address.
What about accomodations?
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Links to hotels and expected rates: Days Inn Carbondale $77 Super 8 Carbondale $63 Ramada Carbondale $90 Quality Inn Carbondale $ 62 Holiday Inn Carbondale-Conference Center $104 Americas Best Inns Carbondale $49 If you are interested in sharing a ride to Carbondale or a hotel room once you are here, let Jim know and he will try to hook you up. For more information about Carbondale see: http://www.ci.carbondale.il.us/
Any questions??
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| Please write to Jim at jsobr319@hughes.net if you have any questions about seminar logistics. For questions about seminar content, pleae write to Greg at: stickist@aol.com
notices
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The Stick, Chaman Stick, Stick Bass, and Grand Stick are registered trademarks of Stick Enterprises,
Inc.
Other trademarks include Alto Stick.
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For more information about The Stick please see www.stick.com.
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