Introduction To The New Standard Tuning
Livonia, New York, USA

Friday 15th to Sunday 17th of September, 2006

Curt Golden, Sandra Bain Cushman

During this weekend, use of the New Standard Tuning will be introduced along with basic techniques commonly used in Guitar Craft. The weekend is open to anyone 18 years or older who wishes to attend.

Players of all levels are welcome to participate. This Course
is appropriate for anyone who wishes to attend an Introduction to
Guitar Craft in the future. It is also recommended for anyone with
prior experience in Guitar Craft who wishes to continue their
work, or to reconnect.

The focus will be on fundamental principles in the use of both hands, coordination, and the direction of attention. Work is done on steel-string acoustic guitars, using a pick.

The weekend will be directed by Curt Golden, who has been a part of Guitar Craft since its inception, and a Guitar Craft Instructor since 1986. Sandra Bain Cushman, a certified teacher of the Alexander Technique, will present an introduction to the Alexander Technique as a means of developing attention and presence in the body.

The course will be held at a facility approximately 25 miles south of Rochester, New York. Beginning with dinner on Friday evening and complete Sunday afternoon.

In order to participate, please send an Application Letter via email, focusing on the following points:

1. Who are you?

2. Why do you wish to attend?

3. What is your Aim in attending?

The fee for the weekend will be $300 U.S., which covers tuition, room and board.

For more information and registration please contact:
nafacilitator @ guitarcraft dot com