Upcoming Events

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Tuesday, April 7
Virtual Golden Link Sing-Around
Zoom
7:15pm

https://www.facebook.com/events/273765656961969/

Since we can’t meet in person right now, Golden Link hosts its third “virtual” sing-around on Zoom. (Thanks again to Sam Asher for organizing this and providing the Zoom account)

Here’s how it works: Make sure you have a quiet space and good lighting for a virtual meeting and have a computer, tablet, or smartphone equipped with a camera and a microphone. If on a mobile device, download the Zoom app for your device. (See tips below on how to set up your space for a virtual meeting – camera angle, lighting, background, etc.)

At 7:15 pm on Tuesday, click on the Zoom link below to join the sing-around. We plan to start singing at 7:30 as usual.

When you first arrive to the meeting, you may need to unmute your microphone to talk with others already there. It would also be helpful if you name your account with your own name (not just your device name), so we know who you are.

You should be able to see the other people in the meeting – either as a single image depending on who’s talking, or multiple images if you click on Gallery (may vary depending on device). Keep in mind that we can’t all talk at once and be heard, so be polite.

Since there are delays in the transmission that make it hard to play or sing together in real time, we’ll keep it to one person performing a song at a time. If you’re not leading the song, please mute your mic (there’s a button on the screen) to play or sing along at home. We’ll come up with a way to make sure everyone has a chance to play, request, or pass as usual – most likely with a designated host for the evening.

A few other tips for using Zoom:
* Make sure there’s enough light so we can see your face.
* If you’re leading a song on guitar, it also helps if we can see your fretting hand for the chords.
* If you’re using a mobile device, you can put it on a music stand that you can adjust to the correct height, with an added benefit – the music stand can also hold your music for when it’s your turn to lead.
* If you’re using Zoom on your computer, there are settings you can adjust for music. Check out this helpful video with tips on how to adjust Zoom’s audio settings: https://youtu.be/50NoWIiYECA

We wish we could all be together like we usually are on Tuesday nights, but this is the next best thing. We are still learning and it will probably evolve as we go along, but it will be worth it to keep the music going.

Here’s the link:

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Saturday, April 11
Workshop with Steve Greene The Blues and Beyond
SECOND Saturdays at 2PM
Hochstein Music School Performance Hall
2:00pm

These workshops start with basic blues playing and continue from there.

Some of the topics include:

- how to create new chords and lines
- increasing your technical skills
- how to listen more deeply in a group setting
- the art of not taking one’s playing too seriously

It helps if you already had a little experience with blues playing.
If you’ve been playing a long time this is a good workshop to add more spice to your playing.
It is always a fun time with ( new ) jokes, and new ideas.
All instruments are welcome Questions? Contact Steve@SteveGreene.Com

P.S. 1.5 hours only $15 - wow - !

Steve Greene has been teaching in Rochester N.Y. since 1980.
He is considered one of the best performers and improvisation teachers in the area.

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Hochstein Music School Performance Hall
www.hochstein.org/
50 Plymouth Avenue North
Rochester, NY 14614 (Show Map)
(585) 454-4596

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Saturday, April 18
Jason Vieaux with Buffalo Philharmonic
Kleinhans Music Hall, Buffalo
8:00pm

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Sunday, April 19
Jason Vieaux with Buffalo Philharmonic
Kleinhans Music Hall, Buffalo
2:30pm

https://bpo.org/event/the-firebird/2020-04-19/

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Tuesday, April 21
Pierre Bensusan
Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts
7:00pm

Discounted pre-sale tickets available via http://tcfa.live

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Sunday, April 26
Marcin Dylla, Guitar Concert FREE!
Porter Hall at the Karpeles Manuscript Library in Buffalo
4:00pm

One of the best in the world! Organized by the HHC Guitar Initiative

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Java’s
www.javascafe.com/
16 Gibbs St.
Rochester, NY 14604 (Show Map)
232-4820

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Friday, May 29
Guitar Ensemble Concert ~Springfest
HHR
6:00pm

Youth I, Youth II, Guitar Adventure, Adult Guitar Ensemble

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Friday, June 12
STUDIO RECITAL/ENSEMBLE ~END OF SEMESTER BASH!
Messinger Hall, ECMS
5:00 - 8:00pm

Potluck and possibe ensemble presentations