NOTHING BUT THE BLUES: AN INTRODUCTION TO BLUES GUITAR with Harry Gold at California Jazz Conservatory

Examine guitar solos in the style of blues greats from the 30s to the 70s, and learn to apply concepts used by Lightnin’ Hopkins, B.B. King, and T-Bone Walker to a blues repertoire in a hands-on, practical setting. Please bring your guitar and be prepared to work on material supplied. Prerequisites: Moderate guitar experience including familiarity with major and minor pentatonic grips, and the blues form.

Harry Gold is a blues and jazz guitarist who has performed all over the Bay Area. For four years Harry has developed and directed the music program at Holden High School in Orinda...

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Examine guitar solos in the style of blues greats from the 30s to the 70s, and learn to apply concepts used by Lightnin’ Hopkins, B.B. King, and T-Bone Walker to a blues repertoire in a hands-on, practical setting. Please bring your guitar and be prepared to work on material supplied. Prerequisites: Moderate guitar experience including familiarity with major and minor pentatonic grips, and the blues form.

Harry Gold is a blues and jazz guitarist who has performed all over the Bay Area. For four years Harry has developed and directed the music program at Holden High School in Orinda. Harry is currently completing his degree in jazz performance at the California Jazz Conservatory.

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