[Intermediate] Classic Blues: The 12-Bar & Beyond 6/6

🎸 Intermediate Workshop: Classic BLUES 🎸

Already comfy with your chords and looking to bring more feel to your playing? This six-week intermediate series digs into the expressive techniques, phrasing, and groove that make blues guitar so timeless. We'll go beyond the basics and explore how to sound like the greats—with your own personal twist.
Inspired by legends like Albert King, Freddie King, and Buddy Guy, you’ll expand your blues toolkit and start crafting your own style.

You’ll learn:
✅ Blues phrasing & bending – Add emotion and character to your lead lines
✅ Minor & major pentatonic tricks – Learn when to use what for maximum impact
✅ Turnarounds & intros – Make your blues playing feel polished and pro
✅ Shuffle & slow blues rhythm styles – Lock into the pocket with feel and control
✅ Signature licks & solo breakdowns – Analyze and play riffs that defined the genre

If you’ve got your open chords down, know some barre shapes, and have dabbled in lead playing, this class will help you level up with confidence—and groove.

Perfect for:
Guitarists ready to move beyond beginner blues and explore lead playing, phrasing, and dynamic rhythm styles.

📅 Dates: April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3 & 10
🕔 Time: 7:00–7:55 PM
📍 Venue: Highland Park Community Centre (3716 2nd Street NW, Calgary)
💵 Fee: $15 for drop-in

Spots are limited, so grab yours now!

👨‍🏫 Instructor: Bob Dunn
Bob's been jamming on guitar since 1977 when his grandma gifted him his first axe. These days, he’s a pro at making beginners feel comfortable and helping them build skills from the ground up. When he’s not teaching, you might catch him busking around town as Busker Bob, sharing tunes on social media, or performing everywhere from Canada to Taiwan.