"Understanding Scales" workshop May 2, 1:30-3:30

[pasted from a jammers e-mail list]
Join Mike Cramer of All 12 Notes (www.all12notes.com) this Saturday, May 2nd as he guides you through the ins and outs of scales. Learn about different types of scales, from pentatonic, to the blues scale, and modes of the major scale.This is a hands-on workshop. You will not only learn the theory behind the construction and use of the various scales, but you will be given musical examples and exercises to help gain a working knowledge of the material.This workshop is for the guitarist who can play basic chords and simple melodies. Don't be intimidated by scales any longer!Space is limited, pre-payment is recommended. To reserve your space contact Mike Cramer at 651-699-2924, by email, or purchase online.
[I didn't see a cost - AEY]

Performance anxiety

The latest newsletter from the Guitar Society has a nice piece



http://www.mnguitar.org/newsletter/2009_05-06.pdf



Dave

Mando Magnificat streaming video

The Mando Magnificat concert that was held on March 7 at Northwestern University is available for viewing. Point your browser to

http://www.pickstaiger.org/index.php/video-library#top-of-player

The performers are Mike Marshall's Big Trio, The Milwaukee Mandolin Orchestra, Sam Bush, Don Stiernberg, Caterina Lichtenberg, and Mirko Schrader.

The Milwaukee MO turns in an excellent performance, and you can see former Minnesota MO member Ryan Hanley, as well as Paul Ruppa and Linda Binder.

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