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Beginner Stick® Seminar and Teacher Training Course
Nov 4-5, Charlottesville, Virginia, at the Music Resource Center
with a Sunday evening concert at Gravity Lounge
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What's this all about?
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New ways of making music mean new ways of learning how to make music.
For the past several years I have been teaching a more physically-oriented approach to Emmett Chapman's two-handed tapping technique.
Emmett's parallel hands method is different enough from all other instrumental techniques that I believe an emphasis on
how the physical motions of the technique work is the best way for new players to quickly build strong skills.
I've also found it helps to develop a thorough understanding of how The Stick resembles and differs from other
established instruments, like guitar, keyboards, drums, etc.,
My experience and dialogue with my students has led me to explore how the fingers, hands, arms and whole body are involved in the process of making music in this way. The more I teach this physical approach, the more I realize that playing The Stick is not primarily about where the notes are, but how to get there and how to play them.
I believe that the best way to encourage a common technical foundation for players is to train other teachers in this physical approach,
giving them the tools to help beginners get off to the right start. To that end I am beginning a series of seminars that will
put interested teachers in the student's place with some additional instruction to make sure they know how I have arrived at
my understanding of the physical method.
"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
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Who can attend?
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Anyone who wants beginner instruction on the Chapman Stick®, Grand Stick®, Alto™ Stick® or Stick Bass®, even
players with some experience who want a fresh take on Emmett Chapman's two-handed tapping method, may attend.
A few instruments will be available for prospective students who do not already own instruments.
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.
The seminar will also be a training seminar for experienced players who want to teach my approach to beginner players.
Those interested in taking the teacher training course must meet certain experience requirements. To find out more about these requirements,
please write to me at stickist@aol.com
The number of places available for students is 10 and for teachers in training is 5. Registrations are on a first-come first-served basis.
For information about registration and costs see below.
"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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When and where is it happening?
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Classes for beginner students will be from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm on Saturday, Nov 4th, and from 10:00-2:00 on Sunday the 5th.
Teachers in training will have an aditional class after the concert on Sunday, Nov 5th, from 3-5 pm
All classes will be held at the Music Resource Center in Charlottesville.
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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.
Teachers in training will have advance materials sent to them that they will need to prepare and bring for the course.
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How do you register?
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The fee for beginner students wishing to attend the seminar is $140. This includes admission for the student and one guest to
the concert on Sunday afternoon. Students who do not have an instrument but wish to attend can
rent an instrument for the classes for $15.
The fee for teachers in training is $155. Teachers in training are invited to perform at the Sunday evening concert as well.
Registration fees do not include meals.
Payment can be made by personal check or by PayPal. Checks should be made payable to "Espresso Productions" and sent to
Espresso Productions
P O Box 4051
Charlottesville, VA 22903-1051
If you are interested in paying via PayPal please write to me at stickist@aol.com
for the paypal address.
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What about accomodations?
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Charlottesville is a small city with lots to do - great for families, as well. There are many hotels in town, but one of my
favorites is the English Inn.
I've arranged a block rate for the weekend of $83.70 per night double occupancy,
which includes a real full breakfast. To make reservations there, call 434-971-9900 and ask for the Stick Seminar rate.
This rate is good for Friday, Saturday and or Sunday Nights. our deadline for reserving rooms at this rate is October 10th.
There is no home football game at U. Va. that weekend, so rooms should be available for a while yet.
Feel free to shop around. The MRC and Gravity Lounge are both in the downtown area, and any hotel near downtown or the
University is not far.
Several airlines fly into Charlottesville Airport, including United and northwest. It's also not too far of a drive to fly into Washington Dulles
(2 hour drive) or Richmond International Airport (1 1/2 hours)
If you are interested in sharing a ride to Charlottesville or a hotel room once you arte here, let me know and i'll try to hook you up.
For more information about Charlottesville see:
www.charlottesville.org
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Any questions??
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Please write to me at stickist@aol.com if you have any questions. I'm very much looking forward to
taking this next step in teaching my undrstanding of Emmett's method.
It's a powerful way of making music, and I'm glad you'll be there to share this experience with me.
Many thanks to my students, who have inspired much of this teaching, to Emmett and Yuta of Stick enterprises for all of their
support of my efforts,
and to and Sibley Johns and Vijith Assar of the Music Resource Center for their help in making this happen.
Happy Tapping,
Greg
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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.
For more information about The Stick please see www.stick.com.
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