A three day music camp for acoustic musicians teaching you how to play
Mandolin, Bluegrass & Clawhammer Banjo, Flatpick Guitar,
Django Guitar, Bass, Fiddle, Songwriting, Harmony Vocals & Dobro.
All skill levels welcome!
Small class sizes with hands-on instruction and an emphasis on fun is what you can expect at Acoustic Music Camp2008. Come join us this August in Dallas and learn to make better music in a friendly, supportive environment. Only 15 minutes away from DFW Airport and conveniently
near major malls, Six Flags Over Texas, and water parks. We chose our talented lineup of instructors because they are great pickers, great teachers and great people.
Brad Davis • Terry Baucom • David Talbot • Tim May
Jim "Texas Shorty" Chancellor • Robert Bowlin
Gerald Jones • Dave Walser • Wil Maring
Check out our FAQ page for information on what to
bring, meals, nearby lodging, location/driving directions, etc.
Feel free to email or call us with questions or comments!
Each student will receive a zippered music bag with strings and other goodies...
There will also be a free drawing for Intelli-Touch tuners, Coffee Fool coffee, GHS strings, etc. You must be present to win.
Songwriting Workshop by Wil Maring
Wil Maring
This workshop is designed to help songwriters of all levels focus on the creative process of songwriting, learning to avoid creative "ruts", create awareness, and find inspiration in everyday life. A few of of the topics that will be covered include:
How to find inspiration for song ideas, and how to keep the creativity flowing. Develop "songwriter awareness" 24/7.
Learn the foundations and tools for capturing ideas, and organizational hints to keep those ideas from becoming lost.
Take part in daily songwriting exercises to get the creative juices flowing.
One-on-one help and critique for your own work- be prepared to bring unfinished songs and work to finish them. Be prepared to start and finish at least one song from scratch.
Be prepared to analyze a couple of your favorite songs by other writers, for the whole class.
