Turning a Lead Sheet Into Ensemble Gold

This class outlines the process that I use as an arranger to build exciting works that are both fun to play and exciting to listen to. We’ll cover vocal harmonies, using the ear to find lead parts and harmony parts, basic soloing skills, and strumming. A low G is highly recommended for this class. Attendees should be familiar with singing the strings or have previously taken Harmony at Your Fingertips.

Plays Well With Others

"Plays Well With Others" coordinates Preparation, Practice and Performance for group players, band leaders or even solo musicians. We discuss (and demonstrate!) a logical and linked series of ideas that are integral to working with others in a musical context. Almost anyone will come away with a new idea (or several) and a better understanding of how to create a clearer, more systematic path to playing better. "We play for fun; but it’s more fun to play better."

Ensemble Track Session #4

The Ensemble Track is a special masterclass workshop series taught by Peter Luongo. It consists of 4 workshops during the festival weekend culminating in a performance at the Performer Showcase on Sunday afternoon. This track is geared to advanced-beginner to advanced players looking to learn about playing as part of an ensemble.  For more details, please visit the Ensemble Track page!

Ensemble Track Session #3

The Ensemble Track is a special masterclass workshop series taught by Peter Luongo. It consists of 4 workshops during the festival weekend culminating in a performance at the Performer Showcase on Sunday afternoon. This track is geared to advanced-beginner to advanced players looking to learn about playing as part of an ensemble.  For more details, please visit the Ensemble Track page!

Ensemble Track Session #2

The Ensemble Track is a special masterclass workshop series taught by Peter Luongo. It consists of 4 workshops during the festival weekend culminating in a performance at the Performer Showcase on Sunday afternoon. This track is geared to advanced-beginner to advanced players looking to learn about playing as part of an ensemble.  For more details, please visit the Ensemble Track page!

Ensemble Track Session #1

The Ensemble Track is a special masterclass workshop series taught by Peter Luongo. It consists of 4 workshops during the festival weekend culminating in a performance at the Performer Showcase on Sunday afternoon. This track is geared to advanced-beginner to advanced players looking to learn about playing as part of an ensemble.  For more details, please visit the Ensemble Track page!