2015 Live it Outloud summer Rock Band Program

2015-Live-It-Outloud-Summer-Rock-Camp

I hope everyone had great holiday weekend! I am pleased to be part of this year's Live It Outloud summer rock band program, where I will be mentoring youth rock bands once again. Tomorrow I will be leading the first guitar seminar at Ted Brown Music and I look forward to working with all the talented young guitarists! For more details on the program and to sign up for next year, please visit: www.tacomarockschool.com

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International Guitar Clinic at Ted Brown Music

I was fortunate enough to attend the pre-concert lecture/clinic for the Broadway Center's International Guitar Night. There, I had the privilege to meet three international masters of the guitar: classical guitarist Andrew York, guitar poet Brian Gore, and fingerstyle innovator Maneli Jamal. We discussed the music industry and varied approaches in composition and improvisation in a small group of Seattle-Tacoma area guitarists.

The International Guitar Night series, founded by Brian Gore, is a very important staple in today's contemporary guitar lineup. I highly recommend for anyone who has not seen this series to go see it next time it's in town! It is rare opportunity to see virtuosi of such caliber all performing on the same stage together! 

Leon Christian with Andrew York at Ted Brown Music for the International Guitar Night

Leon Christian with Andrew York at Ted Brown Music for the International Guitar Night

2014 Live it Outloud Educational Guitar Clinic

I recently directed the guitar educational clinics for the Live it Outloud summer program at Pacific Studios in Tacoma. We covered topics including studio etiquette, song composition, technique and clarity, and guitar technology. I had a great time working with these talented players! There is still more to come as the program continues!

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2014 Live it Outloud Summer Rock Band Program

Leon Christian Guitar Lessons Live it Outloud Tacoma Seattle Federal Way WA

I am proud to be a mentor for the Ted Brown Music Outreach program's "Live it Outloud" summer rock music school! This is an excellent 8-week program, lead by industry icon Joe Wilson, designed to teach aspiring young musicians about what it takes to be in the music and entertainment business. I will also be heading several clinics on topics such as studio etiquette, recording techniques, guitar technology, guitar setup, and live performance and developing stage presence. It is going to be an awesome experience starting June 12th!

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