| Time | Performance Track | Tuition Track |
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| 9:00 | Introduction and welcome.
John & Pete will set the tone for the weekend by playing and talking through a couple of their current favourite numbers |
| 9:30 | Performance masterclass with John.
You play a piece of your choice, John will comment, then you play again applying what you’ve learnt.
Hugely beneficial for the player and those listening.
| Harmonic analysis with Pete.
Pete will show you how to deal with a new tune, breaking it down into something you can play over.
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| 11:00 | John’s masterclass continues | Accompanying the soloist with Pete.
You don’t want to play the same chords the same way for every chorus. Pete will show you how to enliven your comping capabilities
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| 1:30 | Performance masterclass with Pete.
If you want to play accompanied, it’s a good idea to bring along your version of the chords. You can enlist another attendee or Pete/John to accompany you.
| John does the blues.
John finished last year’s JGW concert by showing ‘bluesmen’ how it should be done by playing the blues Etheridge style. In this session he shows how it’s done
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| 3:00 | Pete’s masterclass continues | John gets even bluer.
By showing how to make the blues more jazzy, more angular and more be-bop.
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| 4:30 | Informal jamming / eating / to concert |
Sunday |
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| 9:30 | Pete & John demonstrate techniques and practices for playing (two guitars) with the rhythm section
We will be joined by a professional rhythm section (Yaron Stavi bass and Russ Morgan drums) for Sunday
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| 11:00 | Pete facilitates and coaches players as they lead and comp with the JGW all-star rhythm section. This is a unique experience – noticeably different from “playing with your mates!” | John Etheridge Guitar Method
(aka The “Eth Meth”)
John’s discussed many other player’s methods. In this (long awaited and much requested) session he reveals the secrets of his awesome technique.
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| 1:30 | John assists players leading and comping with the rhythm section. | Pete explains why it’s all about Time. Time and Practice. Time, practice and how you use your practice time. Pete’s session left a lasting impression on attendees two year’s ago, and now he’s evolved and refined his approaches |
| 3:00 | Pete’s back with the rhythm section for those who’d like to go again. | John’s request spot.
Get your request in early – John’s agreed to discuss any topic. Could this be the return of the Joe Pass guitar method? Or will Hot Club style finally surface?
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| 4:15 | Close |