About UsFlavio and Louise have had over 40 years experience preparing and presenting workshops on a variety of topics.
Flavio is a past High School concert and jazz band director and has adjudicated festivals and presented workshops in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, BC, Minnesota, and North Dakota. Louise has been an Elementary Music and private teacher in BC and Manitoba. Together, Louise and Flavio perform as 'Sugar and Spice' at Farmers' Markets, private parties, Seniors' Residences, and public performances from Victoria to Qualicum Beach. Small group workshops are offered once a month. Topics will vary each month. If you have a request for a workshop, just let us know! |
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WORKSHOP TOPICS AND DATES
Learning to Play By Ear (TBA)• finding the time signature
• finding the key signature • pitch recognition • common chord progressions |
Plectrum Techniques (TBA)• finger identification
• various plectrum styles • reading tablature • t i m a/ p i m a/ t 1 2 3 |
Vocal Warmups (TBA)• why warm-up your voice?
• how do your vocal chords produce sound? • pitch matching • using solfege for warm-ups |
Reading Tablature (TBA)• tablature versus lead sheets
• tablature versus notation • instrumentation: ukulele, guitar |