Workshops and Lessons with Steve and Chris
“We have known Chris and Steve for several years with Hard Road. And while we didn't think it could get any better, maybe it has. As a duo their music seems incredibly personal and very exciting. We recently had them in the store for a clinic and personal performance. The participants were completely captivated by the whole event, as were we. Chris and Steve seem to be a perfect musical match. Their voices blend almost like brother and sister. And their musicianship is well . . . . .unbelievable. They were lucky to find each other, but not as lucky as we are to be able to enjoy their music.” - Sheila and Clay Powers - Charley's Guitar Shop, Dallas, TX
Response from players at HCamp 2010:
Steve’s mandolin classes:
“Great pedagogue – answered questions and gave attention to everyone in the class.”
“An excellent instructor – not only in the information presented but especially in his personal attention to each individual student with guidance and direction for improving or correcting techniques and playing skills.”
Chris’ voice and songwriting classes:
“Unbelievably attentive and gifted in her understanding of voice – and how to get our voices out. Lots of fun.”
“Chris is very perceptive and able to focus in on each participant in the group and yet bringing entire group to performance level - amazing experience.”
VOICE AND HARMONY WORKSHOPS
Steve Smith and Chris Sanders pool their experience and expertise to bring you strategies and exercises to help you sing your best and take your performance to a higher level in any style. Build your awareness of your voice, developing more strength and freedom AND improve your harmony singing.
Individual Band Workshops
Smith and Sanders are available to work with bands. Stage presence, arrangements, harmonies, vocal and instrumental technique are some of the areas that can be worked.
MANDOLIN AND GUITAR LESSONS AND WORKSHOPS WITH STEVE
Steve's goal with instruction is to aid musicians in achieving their own goals as players and performers. Instruction includes chord construction and voice leading, scales and theory, right and left hand development, application of chords and scales in tunes, and tone and survival techniques for jams and performance.
Private Lessons
Steve offers private lessons for mandolin, guitar, fiddle and 5-string banjo. Along with private lessons, Steve provides weekend one-on-one and group workshops at his Las Cruces studio. For scheduling, please contact Steve at 575-649-1595 or desertnite@zianet.com.
Mandolin and Guitar Workshops
Steve’s mandolin and guitar workshops cover a wide range of techniques and styles from Bluegrass and new acoustic to old-time, Celtic, swing, and jazz. Beginners to advanced will learn and enjoy attending the workshops.
JOIN US AT CAMP!
Steve is a regular instructor at Camp Bluegrass held each July at South Plains College in Levelland, TX sponsored by Joe Carr and Alan Munde. Chris will be filling in for Dede Wyland in 2010. Both Steve and Chris have been on faculty at Hill Country Acoustic Music Camp in Kerrville, TX, and Steve often teaches at Zoukfest and California Coast Music Camp.
www.campbluegrass.com
www.hcamp.org
www.musiccamp.org
www.zoukfest.com
WORKSHOPS AND LESSONS WITH CHRIS
- Private lessons
- Coaching for individual singers and songwriters
- “Build the Band”, vocal and performance coaching for groups including bands and praise teams
- “Healthy Singing, Happy Harmonizing” vocal workshop
- “It’s a Tune!” songwriting workshops for all levels of writers
- Workshops that address unique needs of individual ensembles including school, community and church choirs
Chris Sanders has been working with singers for over 30 years as a voice teacher, coach and choral director. Whether working on a singer’s original tune, art song or aria, jazz standard or gospel favorite, Chris focuses on the unique gifts of each individual singer. Healthy vocal production and a positive and productive attitude top the list of goals in lessons and workshops. Vocal exercises develop stronger and more dynamic singing. New approaches to harmony singing help build confidence and take singers to a higher level. Every singer has stories to tell, and through improvisation, movement and alignment exercises, we can let those stories out!
Chris received a B.A. in music education from Concordia College in Moorhead MN and a masters in vocal performance from Cal State Hayward. While in the San Francisco Bay Area, she was one of the founders of the Actors’ Training Project. Currently she teaches at the University of Texas at El Paso, working with singers in the commercial music area and directing the UTEP Jazz Singers. For 10 years she was on the voice faculty at New Mexico State University and early on she directed middle school choirs in Durango CO. She counts Dr. Martha Rowe, Neil Semer and Dede Wyland as major influences.
To arrange private lessons or workshops please call 575-571-5298 or email Chris at chrisclarksanders @ gmail . com.