Guitar Workshops
Greg Newlon’s musical background is wide and varied. He’s a seasoned guitar player, songwriter, vocalist and arranger experienced in styles from rock to country to blues, to barbershop to a capella and beyond.
His musical philosophy can be summed up as “it can’t be all that hard … I can do it.”
Greg teaches privately in his Campbell California studio, in addition to presenting workshops at home and on the road. Use the contact form at the bottom of this page to inquire about lessons or workshops. For Workshops at the Tablernacle of Tone in Los Gatos California, call (408) 395-0767 or email keith@keithhollandguitars.com
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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS
Partial Capo Workshop
Tired of playing the same old chords? Want new ways to interpret your favorite songs? Need something to jump start your creativity that’s not rocket science?
Partial capos can open up a world of possibilities. Learn simple ways to find a new path for your guitar in this two hour workshop. You’ll learn how to use full, drop D, and partial capos to create new voicings for any style you want to play.
Guitar Arranging to Serve the Song
Whether you’re a songwriter with a desire to build your ability to arrange your songs for guitar – or whether you just want to learn how to move beyond basic chords to play your favorite rock, country and folk songs – this workshop will give you the tools to add interest to your guitar accompaniments. We’ll look at using different chord voicings, varying your picking and strumming patterns and adding percussive accents.
Learn How to Play your Favorite Beatles Tunes Correctly
This workshop is a “nurturing free zone.” The Beatles were a huge influence on popular music, so its no wonder that sooner or later, nearly every guitar player cuts his or teeth on songs like Blackbird, or Norwegian Wood. The fab four created some fairly complex music. When it is “dumbed down” to basic chords, however, the uniqueness is diminished.
Private Lessons
In addition to basic beginner guitar, blues, and lead guitar, any of the above subject matter can be taught privately in Greg’s Campbell, California studio.
Contact
Email greg @ truewindmusic.com (remove the spaces) to inquire about lessons or workshops.
In the video below, Greg performs It May Not Be Today (JD Martin/Paul Williams) with JD Martin, performing It May Not Be Today. Greg plays a Keith Holland custom. Both the guitar and the keyboard are coming through the Bose tower.
