Fred White

Backing-up fiddle tunes and songs that you have never played before

January 29, 2020 By

Instructor: Fred White
All Levels; Rhythm/Guitar players

Learn how to back-up tunes and songs that you have never played before…even if there is no sheet music on hand. Identify some common tune/song forms, keys, chord progressions, and learn the secrets to using a handy-dandy (literally) number system to guide chord selection. A basic chord vocabulary is helpful, but not required. Practicing strategies learned in this course in jam sessions at Fiddle-icious Traditions (& elsewhere) is recommended for best results.

Expanding Your Guitar Fretboard Real Estate-144 Chords in an Hour

November 14, 2019 By

Instructor: Fred White
All Levels; Guitar

Do you want to learn to play “up the neck” and spice up your style? If you already have three or four or a dozen chords down, and want to multiply them exponentially, this brief course may be for you. If you’ve already tried to memorize lots of chords, but they don’t seem to be there when you want to grab them on the fly, this course is just what the doctor ordered. This will be a relaxed non-intimidating experience covering some introductory theory, chord chemistry, and physics. No test will be given.

Preventing and Managing Stage Fright and Clam Recovery Tactics

November 14, 2019 By

Instructor: Fred White
All Levels; All Instruments

Did you know that most people who experience “stagefright” actually practice feeling it, increasing the likelihood it will be experienced when performing in front of others or playing with others? Join Dr. Fred to learn simple behavioral and psychological strategies for increasing your comfort and pleasure in your own practice, rehearsals, and performances. Hear true tales about some famous musical heroes and their journeys with “stagefright.” Learn tactics for preventing and recovering from “clams”…those times when you flub a note or phrase or your fingers turn into sausages that will just not get with the program!

(* Picturing your audience in their underwear is not a recommended strategy. No mollusks will be harmed.)

Sacred Fiddle and Song

January 5, 2019 By

Led by: Pam Weeks; Bonnie Black; Joni Harms; Rob Flax; Fred White
All levels, All Instruments

How might we come together as instrumentalists and singers of all levels of playing and singing ability, and of experience in this form of music, and then ply them all together in a grand chorus of gratitude, praise and lamentation? This session will attempt to answer this question by an active involvement in that direction. One hoped-for outcome would be a sense of the possibility of organizing similar gatherings at home, as might meet the needs of the local community.

Becoming a professional musician

December 26, 2018 By

Leaders: Joni Harms; Mac Morin, Rob Flax, Fred White
Format: Panel Discussion

What are the nuts and bolts of making a living with music? Learn how some successful players have been doing it for years. Get some questions answered on getting started like “How much do we charge” or “ How do we market the gig”. Learn some tips for negotiating a performance or event.