Hi everyone,
I am pleased to announce “The NorthEast Stick Seminar” the first Connecticut Stick® Seminar!!
This will be held in Hamden, Connecticut at “The Outer Space” Saturday and Sunday, April 30-May 1st.
Instructors will be Greg Howard and Steve Adelson with some additional instruction by Brett Bottomley.
All skill levels are welcome. If you don't have a Stick, a limited number of instruments will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Instruction will cover a broad range of subjects, including basic technique, instrument setup, fretboard navigation, chord chemistry, etc.
Steve and Greg are two of the most experienced teachers of Emmett Chapman's Free Hands method anywhere, having taught dozens of seminars and hundreds of private students all over North America, Europe and Japan.
There will be a meet and greet on Friday night – venue to be announced.
Classes will be held from 10-5 on Saturday and 10-5 on Sunday at “The Outer Space” in Hamden http://theouterspace.net/. Hamden is located just north of New Haven, convenient to the New York and Boston metro areas.
There will be a Stick Night concert on Saturday night from 7 -11 at the same venue featuring Greg, Steve, and myself playing with my Progressive rock Band “Toy Masheen”. There will also be an opportunity for students to perform at the concert.
The closest lodging is at the Clarion in Hamden
http://www.clarionhotel.com/hotel-hamden-connecticut-CT067
The Cost is $185 US per student and includes admission to Saturday night's concert. Space is limited, sign-ups on a first-come, first-served basis.
For Questions and further informatio, you may contact Brett by Email at
jazzstick@sbcglobal.net
Or Call
(203)248-6638
(203)430-6143
You May use the paypal link below
or mail a check made payable in US$ to Brett Bottomley to:
Brett Bottomley
2 Beechwood Drive
North Haven, CT 06473 USA
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Steve Adelson

Greg Howard