Kevin
Brown's Slide Guitar School
at the Bath Royal Literary
and Scientific Institution Queens Square,
Bath
October
9th 2004 - Special Guest Jim Crawford
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April 23rd 05 - Special Guest Bryn
Haworth Book
A
full day of Tuition, workshops,
and seminars and concerts for beginners
and intermediate levels. Come and
explore the roots of slide guitar
and receive expert tuition from
some of the worlds finest players.
 A
leaflet is available giving further
information and course details,
to receive a leaflet email slideschool@aol.com
or write to: Doodah Records, PO
BOX 3105, BATH BA1 6WU giving your
contact details. The cost of the
course is £75 per day.
Book online
To
register send payment to Doodah
Records, PO BOX 3105, BATH BA1 6WU.
Cheques made payable to Kevin Brown
Music. Please indicate which day
you wish to attend.
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Kevin
Brown is a highly respected professional
recording artist, writer and performer
of over 30 years standing. He is now passing
on his vast range of knowledge and experience
to both beginners and experienced players
alike in this first ever UK based slide
school.
There
is no substitute for learning in a ‘live’
situation and these courses are intended
to be run in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere
where thoughts and ideas can be discussed
with Kevin. No books or videos can replace
the spontanaeity that occurs when like
minded individuals gather to learn new
ideas and improve their skills.
Prior
to setting up the school my thoughts had
often turned to how students could be
given a good understanding of the fundamental
points that could help build the foundations
needed to help explore fully the fascinating
world of slide guitar.
Peoples
understanding of what slide guitar actually
is can be very varied, to some the raw
Delta style of Son House is the holy grail,
to others the silky smooth roots style
of Ry Cooder or Kelly Joe Phelps is the
main source of inspiration.
It
is the work of these highly skilled artists
that empowers us with the knowledge of
what can actually be achieved with a slide,
be it brass, glass or steel. For many
students this ‘dawning of a new playing
style’ is captivating and many often
immerse themselves to great depths in
order to ‘unlock’ the mysteries
of new tunings and slide control.
Interest
in Slide
guitar playing has grown worldwide
and at slideguitarschool we try to 
prepare
you for this fascinating journey by giving
you an insight into the true value of
this exciting new array of sounds that
are available to the budding slide player.
We
give you small easily understandable building
blocks which you can use to help explore
the very wide range of styles by players
past and present.
Most
of all the experience of being at slideguitarschool
is truly uplifting and inspiring. We pride
ourselves in giving you access to the
thoughts and expertise of some of our
most outstanding slide players.
I
hope you enjoy being at Slideschool,
it has been a joy for me to design and
deliver.
Kevin
Brown
THE
COURSE
The
course at slideguitar
school has been designed to run on two
levels, Intermediate and beginners.
Level 1
This is for players who have little experience
of slide playing or open tunings. The
course is designed in simple stages to
equip the learner with the basic skills
needed to become a profficient slide player.
This foundation course equips the student
for level 2.
Level 2
This is for players already familiar with
open D and G tunings who would like to
increase their playing power in a variety
of styles. We will be looking at the classic
acoustic slide licks from the early Delta
pioneers as well as the single string
soloists such as Scrapper Blackwell and
Tampa Red. Also the early electric styles
of Muddy Waters and Earl Hooker will be
studied. This course equips the student
for level 3.
Whether
you are on the beginners or intermediate
course you will receive tuition from both
Kevin and his guest. The day begins with
registration, this is the perfect upportunity
to meet other sliders and exchange thoughts
on all things Slide. Tea and coffee is
available upon your arrival.
The
teaching opens with Kevin’s highly
entertaining introduction to the World
of Slide guitar, his inspirations and
thoughts provide an insight into why he
set up the school and how he sees it as
a vital part in helping to pin down the
fundamental skills required to explore
the fascination new world of slide guitar.
The
first tuition session then takes place
with either Kevin or the guest musician.The
tuition is aided by full course notes
which can be followed on the day and then
taken home for further study bringing
the student up to the next level at the
following Slideschool. Or the student
may wish to stay at one level for a while
over a few courses. The content is never
repeated so there is no danger of going
over the same old ground.
Lunch
is then provided within the Institution
in the form of a buffet. We provide an
hour and a half for lunch in order to
do a little shopping or even visit our
Sponsors ‘Vintage and Rare Guitars’
who are situated just around the corner.
The
afternoon begins with a workshop with
the guest slider followed by the second
tuition session, this time ‘reversing’
the tutor.
The
plenary session brings us all together
for a final opportunity to quiz the tutors
or each other on any slide, performing
or recording related queries.
The
classes then retire until the evening
concert when Kevin performs what is usually
a sell out concert with his guest for
the day.
To
reserve your place at Slide School click
here
