Acoustic Fingerstyle
IGF Acoustic Fingerstyle Course 2012
Key Facts
Tutor: Clive Carroll
Dates: 20 - 25 July 2012
Levels: Intermediate and advanced
Age: All ages
Accommodation: stayinbath.org
Social life: Concerts and jamming will take place at Chapel Arts Centre right in the heart of the city. The concert programme includes Jools Holland at Bath Racecourse (part of Sulis Sound Track Festival), David Russell, Nigel North and more to be announced.
Price: (includes concert pass / early bird until 2nd April 2012)
Booking information at the bottom of the page.
Acoustic fingerstyle takes the form of an open class for intermediate and advanced students. Your tutor will help you to explore new music, expand your technical ability and improve your performance confidence.
A large part of the course will lead up to the student showcase concert which is open to the general public. Students are encouraged to take part either as soloists or in groups. There will also be many opportunities for students of all abilities to perform in an informal setting at the evening open mic sessions at Chapel Arts Centre.
Q: What is fingerstyle
A: Fingerstyle refers to a style of playing, usually on an acoustic guitar, that centres around finger picking techniques. Musically fingerstyle is ofter instrumental and covers a diverse range of genres from traditional folk through to jazz, blues and even world music. Fingerstyle can be lyrical and melodic or percussive and hard-hitting.
About the tutor:
Clive Carroll is described by Acoustic Guitar magazine as “The best and most original young acoustic guitar player and composer in Britain”. Clive is a virtuoso performer with an exceptional understanding of the acoustic guitar and its historical importance. Clive has toured extensively throughout Europe, the USe and Australia with legends John Renbourn and Tommy Emmanuel. As well as his own highly acclaimed recording Clive has recorded for BMG/RCA and November 200 saw the release of Clive’s 3rd solo album, ‘Life in Colour’ to rave reviews.
*A note to regulars - as this is an exceptional Olympic year IGF has restructured for 2012 only. You will notice many changes from 2011, primarily that IGF is non-residential only. This means students will need to make their own accommodation and meal arrangements. This logistical change will not affect the quality of your tuition experience and means that you will benefit from being located in the heart of this world heritage city.
Booking
Please download a booking form here and pay online via PayPal. Once you have received your e-mail receipt from PayPal please forward this on, along with your fully completed booking form to liz@igf.org.uk. You will then receive a confirmation e-mail which will include your code to discounted accommodation for stayinbath.org.
Alternatively you can book and pay over the phone, booking lines are open from 11 - 4, Monday to Friday on 0845 034 0773. You will then receive a confirmation e-mail which will include your code to discounted accommodation for stayinbath.org.
It’s going to be a great year!
The IGF Team.