Workshops

GUITAR TUNINGS

Presentation

Discover the art of alternate tuning, with finger style guitar. Explore DADGAD, partial "D" tuning and "C" tuning CGCGCE. Re-explore the neck of your guitar, find a new way to play that old song. If you have heard any of the new Irish songs, then maybe you have heard that harp like guitar that is playing- It's probably in an alternate tuning!

Who uses Alternate tunings?

Vince Brophy has been playing guitar for some years using alternate tunings for a number of his recordings. Influenced by the likes of Joni Mitchel and David Crosby in his early years and now by the likes of some of the worlds best exponents of the guitar, El McMeen, Al Petteway, Martin Simpson to name a few. There are many recordings now available both as tutors (listening and visual) and enjoyment. There are courses you can attend like "The Swannanoa Gathering" held each June to August in North Carolina, USA. So the bottom line is don't be on your own - get some professional help.

Vince is available to offer Guitar Workshops either to a group or individually.
For bookings either e-mail Vince or phone/fax on 03 97250255
Duration: 1hr to several sessions depending on the need of the group or individual.
Guitar Tuning


SONGWRITING WORKSHOPS

Presentation

Vince has presented many Songwriting Workshops at various Festivals throughout Australia and has recently returned to Australia from attending Songwriting Workshops with the legendary Tom Paxton. Vince a winner of a number of songwriting awards, including an APRA songwriting award for 'When the Siren Blows', is a craftsman with words. During Vince's own workshops he covers the following areas:

  1. Where does the inspiration to write words and music come from?
  2. The value of being yourself.
  3. Arriving at a 'hookline'....lyrics, melody or both?
  4. Look and listen to some examples of Vince's own songs types
    • spoken poem with music
    • poetry put to music
    • your own words and music
  5. Tools of the trade....Songwriters essential equipment....use of a Track Recorder
  6. Put the ideas to the test and write a song together (if time permits).
Vince is available to offer Song Writing Workshops either to a group or individually.
For bookings either e-mail Vince or phone/fax on 03 97250255
Duration: 1hr to several sessions depending on the need of the group or individual.