jul 20, 27, Aug 3, 10, 17, 24

Sergio Frias Workshops

UCG seeks to bring classical guitar back to the general community through this series of workshops.

Classical Guitar Workshop

Time: 1:00pm - 2:50pm

Acoustic Popular/Flatpick Guitar Workshop

Time: 3:00pm - 4:50pm

All levels -- Basic to Advanced

Sergio Frias has a Master’s degree in concert music performance from the National Conservatory of Music of Mexico. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Classical and Electric guitar with more than 20 years of experience as the Chair of the guitar department and deputy director at the Conservatory. He has taught in basic education as well. He is a Research Professor at the National Conservatory of Music in Mexico, and has performed as a recording session and live concert stage musician for various bands and artists.

Date: Saturdays - July 20, 27, Aug 3, 10, 17, 24

Location: Glendale Library, Room A

1375 S Concord St, Salt Lake City, 84104

The Classical Guitar Workshop covers:

All levels — Beginner to Advanced

Right and Left hand technique

Reading and analysis of scores

Repertoire awareness

Individualized instruction on a target piece

Both group and individual instruction

The Acoustic Popular/Flatpick Guitar Workshop covers:

All levels — Beginner to Advanced

Popular guitar techniques

Use of the pick

Main pentatonic scales, major and minor scales

Harmonic construction of the most common chords: major, minor, sevenths

Progression of blues circles