Cloverdale Music Workshops Program

The Program

This program is a series of classes designed with the intent to provide an environment for people to get together to learn and share musical experiences. These free music workshops are held at the Cloverdale Center for the Arts (105 E. First Street, Cloverdale). The program will host a series of bi-monthly classes for adults (15 and over) at the equivalent of college level instruction. Each evening class will run approximately 90 minutes and be administered by two instructors, David Garland, and a guest instructor (either a seasoned musician or someone who is proficient in the topic). Classes may also include other guest musicians from the local community to lecture or instruct attendees on a topic.

Blues Performance Workshop — May 23rd, 7:00 pm at Vino di Amore, 105 N, Cloverdale Blvd.

Featuring Blues Trio: Oscar Calderon, David Garland & Tom McBride

We are 'going on the road' one more time, and heading over to Vino di Amore for another jam. We will be calling out songs and the keys in the traditional workshop style, taking turns on songs and solos, and having a good time. Bring yourself, a couple songs/ideas, your singing voice, your friends, and something to play!

This free workshop is open to all musicians and the general public is invited to enjoy the music, tap your foot and have a good time.

Watch for a June date for another Country Music Workshop featuring Johnny Robbins, Bobby Lee and Ernie Hunt.

Photo by Chelsea

Classes will cover a range of topics, check back for details, including, but not limited to:

Elements of Bass and Bass guitar
An inside look at Keyboards, synthesizers, and samplers
Rock vocal and modern singing techniques
A 'Get out of the Man Cave and play with a Band' series for home/aspiring musicians

(For more information, contact David Garland at: David.garland@medtronic.com or 707-894-2738)

David Garland Lead Instructor

Garland has been a Sonoma County musician for almost 30 years having played in numerous bands and groups from classical to country, to jazz, rock, punk, funk, and metal. He went through the Cloverdale school system, attending probably the last class to experience the full Cloverdale school music program under the leadership of Steven Connelly. He also went through the SRJC music program when it existed. Garland feels that music is something that can be shared and enjoyed by all people. It is Garland's personal hope that everyone who attends the workshops, regardless of musical skill or ability to play, will find something of value to take away from the workshops.