CHICAGO BLUES CAMPWWW.CHICAGOBLUESCAMP.COM

A unique opportunity to learn Chicago Style Blues from the leading blues performers in Chicago today

Get Your Mojo Working

WHAT IS CHICAGO BLUES CAMP?

5 Days of Chicago Blues

Downtown Chicago, intergalactic home of the blues

Improve your skills

Learn Chicago style blues

Enhance your technical and musical abilities

Play Chicago style blues on your own, or with an ensemble, learn how to jam

Learn from leading Chicago Blues musicians

Classes in: Blues Guitar levels 1, 2, 3

Blues Bass

Blues Harp

The blues scales

Blues licks and bass lines

Blues forms, variations and rhythms

Learn classic Chicago Blues songs

Learn Chicago Blues history and culture

Visit famous Chicago Blues Clubs

Special Chicago Blues Festival opportunities

CLASSES

BLUES GUITAR 1 Learn 8/12 bar blues forms

Chord forms used in major and minor Blues

Time keeping, the essence of making music

BLUES GUITAR 2 Learn variations and alternate blues forms, minor

blues forms, popular blues rhythms

Chord inversions used in major and minor Blues progressions.

Counting and comping through the various forms.

BLUES GUITAR 3 The blues scales

Common idiomatic expressive nuances applied through articulations/bends, slides, hammers and pull-offs

Tone and its relationship to playing technique, its relationship to the instrument, and to the amplifier.

Motif development and what makes a distinctive melody.

BLUES BASS 1 The Blues scale and bass lines

8/12 bar blues forms

Time keeping, the essence of making music.

Holding down the bottom with the bass, creating a solid foundation, subtlety of the “Deep pocket.”

Appropriate bass “orchestration”. Patterns for the various feels. Doubling the bass line or main riff, playing counter rhythms.

BLUES HARP 1 The Blues scale

basic blues chords, licks and solos

note bending and tongue blocking

All classes teach performance tips and tricks

All classes teach how to play with others – jam session protocols and generally accepted best practices

All classes teach 12 classic Chicago blues songs

LOCATIONChicago Blues Camp is located in downtown Chicago. Classes are held at the facilities of the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University. Student lodging, meals, lectures and workshops are held in Roosevelt’s Wabash Avenue high rise dorm.

To learn more go to: www.ChicagoBluesCamp.com

2017 SCHEDULE

Session 1, June 5-9, 2017 ClassesBlues Guitar 1, 2, 3Blues Bass, Blues Harp

Session 2, June 12-16, 2017 ClassesBlues Guitar 1, 2, 3Blues Bass, Blues Harp

To learn more go to: www.ChicagoBluesCamp.com

2017 Chicago Blues Festival June 9-11

2017 BLUES ARTISTSINSTRUCTORS

Guitar

Rockin’ Johnny Burgin

Jimmy Burns

Billy Flynn

Paul Kaye

Donald Kinsey

Bass

Mike Zabrin

Harlan Terson

Harp

Billy Branch

GUEST ARTISTSGuitar

Lurrie Bell

Chainsaw Dupont

Tom Holland

Charlie Love

Rick Kreher

John Primer

Eddie Taylor Jr.

Mike Wheeler

Harp

Omar Coleman

Joe Filisko

Martin Lang

Matthew Skoller/Lurrie Bell

Bass

Melvin Smith

Bob Stroger

ABOUT US

Our Vision is to become a vital member of the Chicago Blues Community actively supporting and promoting Chicago Blues music, performers and venues

Our Mission is to be the best place to learn how to play Chicago style blues and to create a unique and fulfilling immersion experience in the Chicago Blues music culture

We are dedicated to the appreciation and understanding of all aspects of Chicago Blues and the culture in which it has evolved and grown

We are committed to creating an exceptional experience in learning Chicago Blues that not only enhances adult musicians’ understanding and abilities, but also promotes and supports the Chicago Blues community and culture.

We will partner with Chicago music education providers, practicing Chicago Blues performers, and the Chicago Blues community to deliver a unique opportunity for adult amateur musicians to learn how to play and appreciate Chicago Blues music.

To learn more : www.ChicagoBluesCamp.com

CHICAGO BLUES CAMPWWW.CHICAGOBLUESCAMP.COM

A unique opportunity to learn Chicago Style Blues from the leading blues performers in Chicago today

Get Your Mojo Working