Sing and Play Guitar... At the Same Time

Class Description: One of the most challenging aspects of learning a song on guitar can be figuring out how to sing and play simultaneously, but there are methods that can make this mystifying process much clearer. In this two-day workshop we'll take a popular, simple song that uses open chords and solidify strumming, then add in vocals. The tricks we use can be applied to any song, including your own! Some knowledge of common open chords (C, F, Am, G, etc.) is suggested. All voices are welcome! There's no need to be the most confident singer, just a willingness to try. We may also have some opportunity to workshop individual songs at the end.

Instructor: Aliah O'Neill

Bio: Aliah has been teaching guitar and ukulele since 2018, and writing poetry and songs for as long as she can remember. It has been a true honor to help her students develop technique, gain confidence, and have fun playing and singing music, whether it’s alone in their bedroom or on stage. With an emphasis on teaching kids to follow their creative instincts, Aliah's goal is to help people of all ages connect with their creativity and honor self-expression through music. She's inspired by anyone who is brave enough to share their song.

Aliah released her first solo album, Little Spells, in 2023 and most recently played lead guitar in The Fauxs.

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