Introduction to Guitar Craft
Japan, Tokyo

Friday 7th to Monday 10th of October, 2005

Curt Golden, Shinkuro Matsuura, Luciano Pietrafesa, Fumihito Hatano

This residential seminar will present the basics of Guitar Craft. It is open to anyone who wishes to attend. No prior experience is required. The course will cover all of the prerequisite skills for participation in Guitar Craft, and is required of anyone who wishes to attend a Level One Guitar Craft Course with Robert Fripp. It is ideal for those wishing to make a beginning in Guitar Craft, as well as anyone with prior experience who feels the need to begin again. 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. Curt will be assisted and the course facilitated by the Guitar Craft representative for Japan, Shinkuro Matsuura, along with experienced Crafties and fellow members of Zum, Luciano Pietrafesa and Fumihito Hatano.

Luciano Pietrafesa will present Tai Chi Chuan for beginners.

To apply for this course, please send a letter or email addressing the following questions:

• Who are you?
• What has brought you here? Your interest and experience level.
• What is your aim in attending this course?

Fee: Jpy 45000 (USD 400)

For for more information and registration please contact Shinkuro Matsuura at: japanfacilitator at guitarcraft dot com