Nearly all workshops take place at Villa Elisabeth, 10115 Berlin, Invalidenstr. 3 .

Saturday, 09.26.2015 • 10 am - 11 am

• GUITAR TRAINING - TIPS AND TRICKS

Instructor: Michael Tröster

Basics in sound production and the technical sequence of movements will be taught and tried. Ideas will be developed how to significantly improve playing by working steadily.

Please bring along your instrument.

Saturday, 09.26.2015 • 3 pm - 4 pm

• GROOVE TECHNIQUES FOR THE RIGHT HAND

Instructor: Malte Vief

We will explore together the Beatles' Norwegian Wood. We will use a short solo version (also with the possibility to sing), in which peculiar sonorous patterns for the right hand will be tested. Advanced beginners may participate in this workshop without any difficulties.

Saturday, 09.26.2015 • 4 pm - 5 pm

• POWER - STRENGTH - ENERGY: HOW TO HOLD THE GUITAR. WHAT CAN THE OLD TAI-CHI MASTERS CONTRIBUTE?

Instructor: Michael Tröster

You will be exposed to universal principles of movement so that the player may achieve a free and joyful playing of the guitar. Having studied Chinese teachings of movement for years - and having become a recognized teacher of Tai-Chi himself - Michael Tröster learned to understand in-depth the important principles of guitar playing. The aim is to use one's flowing energy for a relaxed play without any hindrance. These principles can be equally applied to the mandolin.

Saturday, 09.26.2015 • 11 am - 12:30 pm

• WORKSHOP ON MICROTONAL AND FRETLESS GUITAR

Instructors: Dr. Tolgahan Çoğulu and Sinan Cem Eroğlu
Church St. Elisabeth