the Candyman
Strings & Things
the Candyman
Strings & Things
Musicians Workshop Series
505-983-5906
The Musicians' Workshop Series
Brought to you by:
The Candyman and the New Mexico Music Awards, led by Jose Antonio Ponce, have joined forces to curate a series of career-building workshops tailored to musicians. These workshops are specifically designed to equip musicians with practical knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in the dynamic music industry.
Through this impactful partnership, we are dedicated to providing musicians with valuable resources and empowering them with actionable insights. By offering these workshops free of charge, both organizations aim to remove barriers and ensure accessibility for all aspiring musicians in their pursuit of success.
All workshops are free, do not require pre-registration, and are held at The Candyman.
UPCOMING WORKSHOP: Saturday, June 14, 2025!
String Theory
An Exploration in the Working Mechanisms of Your Axe
Saturday, June 14 | 3:00 – 4:30 PM | FREE
Brought to you by: New Mexico Music Awards.
Gather at The Candyman with your guitar-playing peers on Friday, June 14 from 3–4pm. Enjoy a down-to-earth workshop all about guitar maintenance, setup, and troubleshooting.
Led by The Candyman’s own guitar tech extraordinaire, Chris Riggins, this session will cover:
• Truss rod adjustment and pickup height
• Setting up any bridge (yes, even a Floyd Rose)
• Restringing techniques for stability and tone
• Diagnosing bad electronics
• General guitar TLC tips that’ll keep you playing your best
at The Candyman Strings & Things
851 St. Michael’s Drive, Santa Fe
Whether you’ve got an axe that needs love or you just want to learn the ropes, this workshop is for you.
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by checking topics that interest you. If you have a desire to learn something that is not on the list, please share your idea with us. We can design something special for your topic!
Past Workshops
Musician Workshop Videos
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