Beyond the Notes: A Creative Workshop with Guitar
Explore Basic Music Theory and Harmony, Composition Techniques and Form, Creative Process, and Idea Development.
Location
Artisan's Asylum
96 Holton Street Boston, MA 02135Refund Policy
Agenda
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
Basic Music Theory and Harmony:
3:50 PM - 4:15 PM
Break
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Composition, Structure, and Form:
5:00 PM - 5:20 PM
Break
5:20 PM - 7:00 PM
Creative Process and Idea Development:
About this event
Instructor - Charles Miller
Charles has been studying music, the arts, and performing guitar for 30+ years. Charles has two mottos - 1) Always try to leave things a little bit better than you found them, and 2) Creativity is often more about courage than talent. Charles’ hope is that you will walk away from this workshop inspired, energized, and empowered to inject fresh perspectives and supercharge your creative journey.
Class Description
This class is for you if you:
This workshop promises to connect participants with creative techniques within a unique group maker space environment. I am hoping to attract those wanting to boost their creative problem-solving and thinking skills. I am focusing on Guitar, however, the skills explored can be applied to work, non-Guitar-related hobbies, or general life improvement.
Group collaboration is a unique aspect of this workshop. Focusing within a group environment is valuable for anyone who needs to work more effectively with others. Engaging in specific ideation and brainstorming exercises in a group setting is valuable across many professions and situations.
Guitar-Specific Benefits: Those with even a basic guitar background can benefit in several ways:
- Breaking out of a rut: Gaining new approaches to songwriting, practice techniques, improvisation, etc.
- Networking: Meeting like-minded musicians, potentially leading to collaborations or new projects.
- Inspiration: Learning from others and being exposed to different playing styles can ignite new passions.
Value Proposition:
- Expertise: I have significant experience in guitar tools and techniques and creativity. Collaborating for this knowledge can be seen as a shortcut to gaining new skills.
- Community: The workshop offers a chance to connect with others interested in similar topics, potentially leading to further learning and support networks.
- Structure: A dedicated 4-hour block sets aside focused time for exploration and learning, often difficult to achieve independently.
- Tangible Results: This workshop aims for participants to leave with something – a new song, a creative plan, or problem-solving techniques – making the investment more worthwhile.
Class Goals
Here are three key things attendees will explore:
Basic Music Theory and Harmony, Composition Techniques and Form, and the Creative Process and Idea Development.
These elements provide a solid foundation for any budding artist composer, giving them the basic tools and knowledge to start creating their own music.
Students Should Bring
1) A good attitude 2) A guitar if you have one 3) A multipage project notebook and pen or pencil.
Prerequisites
Students must be 24 years old and older.
Students should have the desire to explore composition and improve as guitarists, and they should be able to answer the following question: What does it mean when you make a note sharp or flat?
Class Policies
Learn more about our class and ticket cancelation policies here.
Please email education@artisansasylum.com with any questions.
*Sales end 24 hours before the start of the class to allow the instructor and staff time to prep.
Frequently asked questions
Students may withdraw from a class up to 7 days prior to the start of the class via Eventbrite’s refund feature. In extenuating circumstances, students may contact education@artisansasylum.com to request an exception.
To request a class or ticket transfer, either use the “contact the organizer” feature offered by Eventbrite or email Education@artisansasylum.com with your name, ticket information, and transfer request. Transfer requests are approved on a case-by-case basis.
Artisans Asylum reserves the right to cancel or reschedule classes in the event the minimum number of students for the class is not reached, an emergency, such as illness, weather, or other unforeseen circumstances. Communication for canceled and rescheduled classes is sent via email.
If another class is available at a later date, or if the class has been rescheduled, your class fee will automatically apply to the next class session unless the session is already full or you specifically request a refund. No refunds are given for changes to location or Instructor.
All students under 18 must be accompanied by and under the direct supervision of an adult.
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