Forums & Clinics
A range of free Forums & Clinics will be held throughout the week of G-TARananki at TSB Showplace and Puke Ariki. Registration is not required for these events, they will instead be managed on a first in first served basis.
Please read below for detailed information about the Forums & Clinics available.
Forums
CREATIVE IMPROVISATION: Two forums by Kristan Burnnand, a graduate of the Wellington Conservatorium of Music, majoring in jazz guitar and composition, who went on to work for three years as a guitar teacher in New York.
Puke Ariki, Friday 13 August 12:00-12:45pm
Puke Ariki, Saturday 14 August 10:00-10:45am
MUSIC PRODUCTION: Scott Schorr, New Plymouth-based US producer from international production company Lazy Bones Recordings (whose clients include Tony Levin), discusses the process of music production.
Puke Ariki, Saturday 14 August 11:00-11:45am
TONY LEVIN IN CONVERSATION: The man whose bass has graced countless legendary records, discusses his career working with the likes of King Crimson, Paul Simon, Peter Gabriel and John Lennon, and demonstrates the unique stringed instrument of which he is a master, the Chapman Stick.
Puke Ariki, Saturday 14 August 12:00-12:45pm
DEAN GUITARS: with Elliott Dean, owner of Dean Guitars and bass-player for Uli Jon Roth.
TSB Showplace, Saturday 14 August 12:00-12:45pm
Clinics
G-TARanaki presents a series of performance-based tuition experiences to audiences in the form of clinics.
JAZZ AND BLUES GUITAR: with Berklee College of Music graduate, seasoned performer and music teacher Ross Halliday.
Puke Ariki, Friday 13 August, 12:00-12:45pm
Theatre Royal Foyer, TSB Showplace, Saturday 14 August, 10:00-11:45am
LUTHIERY: with Adrian Hamilton, maker of Ash and Radian guitars.
Alexandra Room, TSB Showplace, Saturday 14 August, 10:00-11:45am
ENSEMBLE PLAYING: two clinics with Taranaki-based Swiss classical guitarist Dominique Blatti, for nylon-stringed guitar, open to all ages. Some guitar familiarity and ability required. BYO nylon-stringed guitar.
Bryan Robb Lounge, TSB Showplace, Saturday 14 August, 10:00am-12:45pm
Bryan Robb Lounge, TSB Showplace, Sunday 15 August, 10:00am-12:45pm
GUITAR TIPS & TRICKS: with rock, country and blues outlaw and Guitar Association of New Zealand member Reg Keyworth
Theatre Royal Foyer, TSB Showplace, Saturday 14 August, 12:00-12:45pm
HOME RECORDING: presented by Angel from top Auckland band A Beautiful Chaos.
Bryan Robb Lounge, TSB Showplace, Saturday 14 August, 1:00-2:45pm
TEACHING GUITAR AS A PROFESSION: 4 Front School of Guitar teachers from around New Zealand will speak about guitar teaching and the lessons they've learnt about how to make it a profitable business.
Theatre Royal Foyer, Puke Ariki, Saturday 14 August, 2:00-2:45pm
PUTTING ON A LIVE BAND PERFORMANCE: presented by G-TARanaki’s Youth Steering Group.
Alexandra Room, TSB Showplace, Saturday 14 August, 2:00-3:45pm
CALIFORNIA GUITAR TRIO: hosting their own unique guitar clinic.
Bryan Robb Lounge, TSB Showplace, Saturday 14 August, 3:00-4:45pm
AMPLIFIER CLINIC: presented by Tim Lambert from the Audio Products Group.
Alexandra Room, TSB Showplace, Sunday 15 August, 10:00-11:45am
SHREDDING: with top NZ metal band In Dread Response.
Alexandra Room, TSB Showplace, Sunday 15 August, 12:00-1:45pm
MARKETING YOUR BAND: presented by Angel from A Beautiful Chaos.
Bryan Robb Lounge, TSB Showplace, Sunday 15 August, 2:00-3:45pm
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