the Candyman
Strings & Things
the Candyman
Strings & Things
Musicians Workshop Series
505-983-5906
Daniel Murphy's
Guitar Improvisation Master Class
Techniques, Concepts, and Refinements for Lucid and Musical Self Expression
In this master class, participants will explore musical strengths and weaknesses in a judgement-free, fun-filled learning environment. The focus will be on technique and harmonic language, with an emphasis on how to intentionally evoke specific emotions with music.
Topics Covered
Voice Leading
Modal "Vocabulary"
Modal Mixture
Chord Substitution
"Outside" Playing
Guitar Theory vs. Music Theory
Rhythmic vs. Melodic Motif Improvisation
Diverse Approaches for Artificial and Natural Harmonics (including "Campanella" Style Arpeggiation Exercises
Chicken Pickin'/Hybrid Picking
Two-Hand Tapping
Contrary Motion
Sweep Picking/Slant Picking/Cross Picking
Q&A
Much More!
Daniel Murphy is a full-time performing musician, guitar teacher, and composer. He has received multiple No. 1 awards for Best Band, Best New Band, Best Metal Band, and others from the Santa Fe Reporter's Best of Santa Fe awards. Daniel received instruction from legendary surf guitarist, Dick Dale. Since 2005, Daniel has played guitar in more than 1,500 live performances including:
Rock, Jazz, Metal, Progressive, Spanish/Classical, Folk, Country, Rap, Celtic, Middle-Eastern, Singer-Songwriter, Ambient Soundscapes, and full-length scores for modern dance choreography.
