ED GERHARD

Workshops

Ed Gerhard is one of the most highly regarded acoustic players on the scene today

His intensive yet informal workshops cover a myriad of topics and produce results in students at any level of ability. In his workshops Ed performs his own compositions and those of others to explore composition and arrangements. He shares his tips on how he gets his gorgeous tone. Above all, Ed focuses on the music and getting the most out of the guitar. Workshops are individually customized to address each audience. Special topics and advanced workshops are available upon request.

“Ed Gerhard is an amazing performer and educator”
-National Guitar Summer Workshop

TOPICS COVERED

  • Learn how to get the most out of whatever instructional method you are already using
  • Composing and arranging-the ins and outs of putting a piece of music together
  • Dynamics- how and why to use them
  • Tonal variations- how to create them and put them to use
  • The art of accompaniment
  • Exploring open tunings
  • Nail Care
  • Guitar set up

Ed at a workshop

I left Gerhard’s workshop feeling inspired and eager to pick up my guitar and try some of his suggestions. After only a week, I can already hear (and so can my wife) an improvement in my playing. I would recommend as strongly as I can that anyone at all interested in fingerstyle guitar, no matter what your level of skill, make every effort to attend his workshop.
-Student at Ed’s workshop, Manhatten, Kansas

I definitely left quite ‘energized’ and feel that Ed has given me the tools to take my playing and arranging to the next level.
-Student, National Guitar Summer Workshop

 

Current Workshops

Weekend Workshop May, 2020  in Kensington, NH at ALNOBA    alnoba.org 

Specific May 2020  dates to be announced in September 2019
Please get in touch if you need more info.   (603) 664-7200
Ed’s workshop is limited to 6 students. It allows Ed to work with each student individually within the group.
We ask students to bring a piece or two that they are working on to the workshop.
Each student will get hands on, individual attention focused on his or her development.
Original pieces or arrangements are always encouraged but not required.
It is always a wonderful group of players in support of each other’s growth. Good humor, music, food are in abundance.
This workshop will cover a myriad of topics in a “Master Class” format.
 Attendees should have a piece or two prepared to play for the class.  
We’ll use your music as the basis to cover a myriad of topics that include composition, 
arranging, performance, interpretation, connecting emotionally with the music, 
technique and more.
 What we’ll cover: 
As always, the main focus will be on listening.  This time the focus is on listening to YOU. 
We’ll work with what you’re already doing and make that better. 
Everyone will get a lot of play time and receive intensive feedback on their playing  
We’ll work on tone, dynamics, expression and more.
Students should have at least two years of fingerstyle guitar playing experience.  
Seating is limited to allow for individual attention to each student.
Ed will perform Friday night  / Student concert Sunday Evening
Ed will have acoustic amps for student’s use.

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