Michael Dolce: Funk Fusion Masterclasses

Michael Dolce:

Hi guys I'll be conducting Sydney and Melbourne master classes on the
15th and 16th November.
You’ll need to bring your guitars and a lead, amps supplied.
Handouts and an audio CD with backing tracks and all the examples will
be given to everyone on the day.
The theme is “Funk Fusion” the class is based purely on my approach and
concepts that work for me and hopefully work for you.
There’ll be heaps of playing and jamming in a very relaxed atmosphere.
We’ll be covering everything from legato approach and examples to
melodic minor concepts to wide pentatonic ideas chromatic and outside
sounds over one chord vamps.

The classes go for 1 ½ hours
Cost is $70
To confirm your seat you’ll need to pay the full amount.
"Sydney" guys book through allans Music + Billyhyde
130 Pyrmont Bridge rd
Camperdown NSW 2050
(02)9557-7500 Speak to Jess
All "Melbourne" guys can book through me.


There are only 10 seats available to confirm your seat you'll need to
pay in full.
(Only 5 seats left in Melbourne)
Hope to see you there
Cheers

Funk Fusion
My approach to playing has always been about simplicity i.e. nice melodies,
phrasing and a decent technique and at the same time not getting too caught
up with trying to work out the theory behind what I’m playing. I’ve always
let my ears do the work.

I love listening to players who are creative and taking that more
sophisticated approach towards chord changes, along the likes of Scott
Henderson, Robben Ford, to name a couple. Creating a great feel, melodies
and being adventurous with your phrasing will always open up new ideas.
Just remember at the end of the day its music we love to play so there’s no
wrong or right with what you play its your own interpretation of what your
feeling .

I find that the more I explore chords and work out new ways of playing
lines to get to the next chord change , has widen my vocabulary of lines and
licks .

We’re all learning everyday and it’s a never ending journey, so I hope this
lesson opens some doors for new ideas and concepts that will enhance your
approach and technique.
This lesson is based purely on my approach and conclusions that work for
me.