Summer Short Seminars
Blue Bear Short Seminars are fun and affordable one-night classes for beginners and all levels. Blue Bear Members get one free seminar per annual membership. Call 415.673.3600 to reserve your free seminar.
Songwriting from the Inside Out
Saturday, May 19, 11am-1pm
Adam Levy
This course is taught by guitarist, songwriter, and producer Adam Levy, known for his work with Norah Jones and Tracy Chapman. Study master songwriters to incorporate the lessons learned into your original music. Students will explore the difference between the writing process (creative) and the editing process (intellectual) with an emphasis on finishing songs.
Cost: $30 - 
Songwriter Meditations
Tuesday, June 12, 6:30-8:30pm
Eve Fleishman
Got writer's block? Having trouble taking your melodies to the next level? Suffering from performance anxiety? These meditation exercises will help free your true inner voice. We will focus on ways to "clear the static of the mind" to boost musical creativity and performance. This seminar will include simple yoga poses using sound vibration, breathing exercises, walking meditation and laughter yoga. The goal is to overcome inhibitions and increase awareness. Plus, it feels good!
Cost: $30 -
Intro to Jamming for Guitar
Tuesday, June 12, 7-9pm
Brian Gire
This seminar will teach you the basics to get started playing and improvising with others. You'll learn must-know tools and information you can practice and put into practice with others.
Cost: $30 -
Yoga for Musicians
Wednesday, June 13, 6:30-8:30pm
Eve Fleishman
This workshop will help explore yogic techniques to support and attune the body for musical performance, addressing strength, breath and awareness. This workshop is perfect for singer-songwriters or any musician with repetitive stress issues or an interest in mind-body awareness. No previous yoga experience necessary. Just wear something comfortable and prepare to relax!
Cost: $30 -
Acoustic Guitar Accompaniment Styles
Wednesday, June 13, 7-9pm
Brian Gire
Learn a wide variety of strumming styles used by singer/songwriters and folk musicians. Lots of in-class practice, and you'll walk away with a small book of classic folk songs with strumming patterns notated for reference.
Cost: $30 -
Yoga for Singers
Thursday, June 14, 6:30-8:30pm
Eve Fleishman
Is there something you would like to change about your singing? Experience how yoga practices applied to singing can improve your posture/alignment, strength/flexibility, body rhythm, breath flow, tonal focus, mental focus and performance confidence. No previous yoga experience necessary. Just wear something comfortable and prepare to relax!
Cost: $30 -
Intro to Mandolin
Thursday, June 14, 7-9pm
Brian Gire
If you're new to mandolin, this seminar will be a great first lesson, covering basic technique and giving you a roadmap for how to proceed.
Cost: $30 -
GarageBand for Beginners
Thursday, June 14, 7-9pm
Cole Berggren
Always wondered how you could use GarageBand to... create something of your own? This seminar will introduce you to the most common ways to use GarageBand for songwriting and music creation.
Cost: $30 -
Intro to Drums
Saturday, June 16, 10:30am-12:30pm
Shaun McGonegal
Here's your chance to take a drum kit for a test ride: basic stick technique, simple beats and some snazzy demonstrations from Blue Bear's funky and fab drum instructor.
Cost: $30 -
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