Blues guitarist Wolf Mail is hosting a one day masterclass to share the knowledge and experience he's gained over 25 years of performing and working as a self-managed artist.
With over 3000 performances across more than 26 countries, 7 albums of original music, and a variety of collaborations with musicians such as Johnny Winter, Robben Ford, Walter Trout, and the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Wolf has had the opportunity to learn a great deal throughout his career. He is now excited to pass on some of that experience in his Guitar Intensive. Having taught in places like Russia, the US, France, and Japan, Wolf is now bringing his Masterclass to Australia
As part of the day course, Wolf will share valuable insight about the guitar and the music industry and will inspire people to feel passionate about their craft. It will also be a fantastic opportunity to network with other fellow guitar fanatics who share the dream, and get to know one another.
COURSE CONTENT
General guitar technique and Wolf's own technique, chord progression, relationships between chords and scales, modes and how to use them, rhythm, including syncopation, odd timing and the use of silence
Musical gear and musical equipment, guitars, amplifiers and accessories such as pedals and sound, the basics of easy-to-learn computer audio recording programs and how to choose what is best for you according to your budget.
Songwriting , with practical examples on how to write a song and lyrics, and recording and production, with guidelines around how to record your demo. The pros and cons of using A.i.
The Music Business including the process of how to approach a manager, how to book your own shows, how to plan a tour, marketing and promotion, copyrighting, royalties and the role of APRA, AMCOS or ARIA. Most importantly Wolf, who makes a living solely with his music, will be talking about how to prepare yourself for the music world and how to make some money with your talent and thrive independently as an artist.
The importance of attitude, passion, discipline and the power of networking.
You will receive supporting material, such as the detailed lesson plan of the seminar , tablatures and audio backing track, but we recommend that you take your own notes.
Wolf will also have several very special guests that are planning to drop to play or share their success stories.
LOCATION
The Masterclass location will be announced 30 days prior to the event.
If you are ready to take on the challenge of taking your playing to the next level, learn the invaluable knowledge of an internationally-renowned, successful musician, meet other passionate guitarists, and as past students have said, have one of "the most fun and best musical experience" of your life, join up now.
SCHEDULE
The Wolf Mail Masterclass is scheduled in 3 x 2h sessions.
SESSION 1
Introduction, Music Theory 101(Chords, Scales, Rhythm) Guitar tone and Musical Gear
SESSION 2
Performance, Improvisation and Songwriting
SESSION 3
Music Business, Making your own recording, Promotion, Tour Planning
TO BOOK
To sign up please send an email of interest with your name, email and phone contact to wolf@wolf-mail.com. To ensure students get the most out of this course we are initially looking for students who already have at least an intermediate level of skill in guitar-playing.
Looking forward to meet you!
Wolf