SIMON MAYOR MANDOLIN WORKSHOP
http://www.mandolin.co.uk/
Saturday 26th. October 2013
10.45 a.m.- 4.45 p.m.
SOLD OUT Please e-mail: Valmai Goodyear to be put on the waiting list.
The Elephant & Castle,
White Hill,
Lewes
BN7 2DJ
Simon is beyond doubt this country's finest mandolin player, moving effortlessly between classical, traditional, jazz & blues. His dazzling technical skills grace all the music he plays. He's also a fine guitarist & fiddle player, with a delicious sense of humour & great teaching ability.
The workshop will cover all right & left hand techniques including position shifting, tremolo, decoration, tone production & more. Simon will also introduce improvisation & ensemble playing with some easy parts to follow. Some music will be sent in advance.
IN THE EVENING SIMON MAYOR & HILARY JAMES PERFORM AT THE LEWES SATURDAY FOLK CLUB
AT THE ELEPHANT & CASTLE
(admission £10; advance tickets available from address below.
Provisional Timetable
| 10.45 | Registration & coffee; order lunch (refreshments are not included) |
| 11.00 | A sound mandolin technique � get rid of those bad habits! |
| 12.30 | Lunch |
| 13.30 | Bringing tunes alive with decoration & improvisation. |
| 15.00 | Tea/coffee break |
| 15.15 | All join in The Lewes Saturday Folk Club Mandolin Band � ensemble playing for all levels. |
| 16.45 | Finish |
N.B. Booking is recommended as numbers are limited.
Maps & accommodation lists will be sent in advance if requested.
Valmai Goodyear,
20, St. John's Terrace,
LEWES,
East Sussex
BN7 2DL
Tel. (01273) 476757
e-mail: Valmai Goodyear
Website: http://www.lewessaturdayfolkclub.org/