FINGERSTLYE/CHORD MELODY ARRANGING CLASS - IN YEG+SPRUCE GROVE
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Hello and welcome! My name is Don Bartlett, I’m a professional musician/private teacher. I’d like to give you some information about a new division of my private lessons that I’m starting: a service dedicated to instructing and exploring the concept of solo fingerstyle guitar (+ ukulele) arranging.
This would be a specific type of class aimed at enlightening aspiring instrumentalists on the subject of chord melody, that is to play your own live accompaniment with chords, while you play a melody over top, all simultaneously.
It is a style that I grew a deep appreciation for early on in my playing journey, and after nearly 10 years of dedication to it, and 8 years teaching experience with guitar lessons in three communities in Alberta, I’d like to offer my skills to those who would like to have the mysteries of this style unravelled.
My goal with this would be to work closely with students who have the desire to play a solo fingerstyle version of some music of their choosing, as well as work towards a deep understanding of the fretboard, and the freedom that can be found from tonal improvisation. Basically, connecting the music you hear “in your head” into your hands - playing in a very direct manner.
After consideration of my experience with teaching regular guitar lessons, I do believe this concept would be better suited to one hour classes, as the whole point of this is to examine in depth for students who already have some experience playing guitar, and are looking for guidance in excelling further.
I offer lessons out of my studios in two communities, in Spruce Grove on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and in Edmonton (Parkallen) on Mondays.
Here are some recent original arrangements that I have worked on to show some of the range of style, and versatility that the solo guitar is capable of.
EVERLONG - Original Arrangement (2022)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3s_XyE_lrxY
STUDIO GHIBLI MEDLEY - JOE HISAISHI featuring music from My Neighbour Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Howl’s Moving Castle, Porco Rosso, and Spirited Away - arr. Don Bartlett (2020)
https://youtu.be/wLM-b5pVYJw
MAKE ME CRY - JACOB COLLIER (Alternative Folk) arr. Don Bartlett (2019)
https://youtu.be/lQ3joADe51M
SUNFLOWER - SWAE LEE/POST MALONE (Pop) arr. Don Bartlett (2019)
https://youtu.be/Z7SEIw-4pOk
If this interests you, feel free to contact me, or visit my personal website www.donjbartlett.com. I’m also available for bookings inquiring about regular, non technically specialized guitar or ukulele lessons for beginners as well!
I’m looking forward to connecting with you!
community | classes, lessons
2024-02-05