So, you’ve always wanted to play gypsy jazz…

A guitar workshop for guitar players who want to explore manouche guitar playing.

Whether you’re from a blues, folk or rock background, or just want to bump up your chord repertoire, Jen will take you through those special chord shapes that give you the ‘Django’ sound.

We’ll study some classic Django tunes and look at improvising.  First time improvisers just need a blues scale and more advanced players can explore diminished runs and altered scales to give your playing that gypsy spice!

If you can play a couple of chords, then this guitar workshop is for you.  If you can play lots of chords and want to work on playing heads and improvising, then this guitar workshop is for you!

a bit about Jen….

Originally from Sydney, Jen Hawley has been teaching and performing for many years.  She started playing guitar at 16 to play in an all-girl heavy metal band.   Now you’re more likely to see Jen pulling out some jazz licks and crooning Billy Holiday ballads.  My how times change!

She trained in classical guitar, cut her teeth on the cover band circuit in Sydney when she was 18 and studied jazz with Bruce Clarke.  During the last 5 years Jen has also made a name for herself as a guitar workshop tutor at community music events such as Turramurra and Roses Gap Folk Music Camps.  Jen has also presented workshops at Port Fairy and National Folk Festivals.

Currently Jen teaches from her home studio, plays concerts and gigs with many bands, including The Great Chefs of Europe, and teaches guitar at Kingsville Primary School.

Reviews

Turramurra Folk Music Camp 2008.  …Also I attended the Beginner’s Guitar workshops which were excellent, I learnt a few new tips and techniques and very much enjoyed being part of the group performance – thanks for your mentoring. Regards, Tim