a California Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Corporation – EIN 99-3474773
a California Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Corporation – EIN 99-3474773
Instructor(s): Greg Schochet
When the country meets the swing, it’s western swing!
On the rhythm side, we’ll apply swing guitar techniques to some simple country songs, like sock rhythm, passing chords and moving bass lines. For leads we’ll talk about how to play simple swinging solos that make the chord changes pop, as well as some double and triple stops that mimic fiddle and steel guitar.
Of course we’ll learn some gems from the western swing canon from the likes of Bob Wills, Asleep at the Wheel and Hank Williams.
Prior knowledge of closed 6th and 7th chords is helpful, and some basic lead playing.
Greg Schochet is a full-time performer, teacher and producer in Boulder, Colorado. Equally adept on guitar and mandolin, he is fluent in all manner of acoustic and electric styles, specializing in bluegrass, swing, and country. He was lead guitarist for Halden Wofford & the Hi*Beams, Colorado’s beloved and venerable honky-tonk and western swing band, for sixteen years. Greg is an integral part of Colorado’s thriving roots music scene, and is a sought-after instructor, session player, producer, and collaborator.
A veteran of many teaching camps, Greg was also guitar and mandolin teacher at Woodsongs Music, Colorado’s premier acoustic music store, for some twenty years. His teaching practice centers on preparing students to thrive in ensemble settings, whether it be a campground jam or a working band. Greg’s enthusiasm for the music he teaches, as well as his personable manner and attention to detail, have earned him a loyal and committed student body.
Greg has taught at Walker Creek Music Camp several times and his classes have been great! We’re glad that he can join us again this year.
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