Typical Girls Guitar and Songwriting Groups

Typical Girls Guitar and Songwriting Groups will start for Term Two on May 6 and 7. Bookings are open now. 

Join us to learn your favourite songs in a small friendly group, or be supported as you write your own! 

If you've been wanting to learn or get back to guitar or songwriting, Typical Girls Guitar Groups are super fun, providing encouragement, motivation and support, and catering for Absolute Beginners thru to Developing Players/Songwriters, age 16 and up. Groups are held at Feminista Vinyl in Coburg. You can find more details, and booking links on my website here.

Here is what Sandra says about her experience:

.....What I found at Rachel’s guitar group was joy and connection, empowerment and inspiration and the magic that happens when people share the gift of music. I love spending an hour every fortnight in a relaxed and non-competitive environment under the nurturing and experienced guidance of the amazing guitar player and songwriter that is Rachel Wilson. Her commitment and passion for teaching are exceptional and her flexibility and creative approach set the conditions for an amazing learning experience.....

Term 2 Timetable

Level 1                            Tuesday      6.30 - 7.30pm fortnightly starting May 6

Play n Sing NEW           Tuesday     7.30 - 8.30pm fortnightly starting May 6

Level 2 Daytime             Wednesday 11am - 12pm fortnightly starting May 7

Level 2 Evening             Wednesday  6.30 - 7.30pm fortnightly starting May 7

Ensemble                       Wednesday  7.30 - 8.30pm fortnightly starting May 7

Songwriting Group        Thursday     7.30 - 9pm May 22 and June 19

Ensemble is for those interested in learning to play songs with multiple parts, great preparation for playing in a band!

The new Play n Sing Group is for all stringed instrument players (guitar, ukulele, bass, banjo etc) who would like a more relaxed, low cost option with an emphasis on songs that are easier to sing and play. Let me know if you'd like to come and give it a try - first session free! 

Private Lessons are also available on Tuesday and Friday afternoons, and you're welcome to book a one-off casual lesson, or a block of 3 or 5 (best value). 

You can find more details, and booking links on my website here.

If you have any questions, you're welcome to email Rachel: womensguitargroup@gmail.com 

Women's Guitar Groups

Women's Guitar and Songwriting Groups Term 4 2024

Join us to learn your favourite songs in a small friendly group, or be supported as you write your own! 

 Women's Guitar Groups are a great way to learn, providing encouragement, motivation and support, for absolute beginners thru to developing players/songwriters, age 16 and up. 

Groups are held at Feminista Vinyl in Coburg, with an option to join via Zoom.

Sandra says:

.....What I found at Rachel’s guitar group was joy and connection, empowerment and inspiration and the magic that happens when people share the gift of music. I love spending an hour every fortnight in a relaxed and non-competitive environment under the nurturing and experienced guidance of the amazing guitar player and songwriter that is Rachel Wilson. Her commitment and passion for teaching are exceptional and her flexibility and creative approach set the conditions for an amazing learning experience.....

Term 4 starts Oct 8

Beginners: Tuesdays 7.30 - 8.30pm, fortnightly, for people who know some/most open chords

Developing: Tuesdays 6.30 - 7.30pm, fortnightly, for people who are confident with open chords and strumming

Ensemble: Tuesdays 6.30 - 7.30pm, OR 7.30 - 8.30pm, fortnightly, for people of all levels who would to develop their skills and confidence for playing with others

Private lessons are available for absolute beginners, and anyone who prefers an individual learning experience. 

Click here for more details and to book

For enquiries contact Rachel:

womensguitargroup@gmail.com

Guitar and Songwriting Groups

Women's Guitar and Songwriting Groups Term 1 2024

Join us to learn your favourite songs in a small friendly group, or be supported as you write your own! 

If you've been wanting to learn or get back to guitar or songwriting, Women's Guitar Groups provide encouragement, motivation, and support, catering for absolute beginners through to developing players/songwriters, age 16 and up

Groups are held at Feminista Vinyl in Coburg, or with an option to join via Zoom.

Here is what Sandra says about the Women's Guitar Group:

.....What I found at Rachel’s guitar group was joy and connection, empowerment and inspiration, and the magic that happens when people share the gift of music. I love spending an hour every fortnight in a relaxed and non-competitive environment under the nurturing and experienced guidance of the amazing guitar player and songwriter that is Rachel Wilson. Her commitment and passion for teaching are exceptional and her flexibility and creative approach set the conditions for an amazing learning experience.....

Term 1 starts Feb 6

Beginners: Tuesdays or Thursdays 6.30 - 7.30 OR Tuesdays 7.30 - 8.30pm, fortnightly, for people who know some / most open chords

Developing: Thursdays 1 - 2pm OR Tuesdays 7.30 - 8.30pm, fortnightly, for people who are confident with open chords and strumming

Standard Fees are $100 for 4 x 1 hour group sessions, with a sliding scale according to circumstances

One-to-one lessons are also available for absolute beginners.

Click here for more details and to book

For enquiries contact Rachel:

womensguitargroup@gmail.com

Chicks with Picks

Chicks with Picks and Womens Guitar Group present

WINTER SCHOOL

1st/2nd July 2023

10am – 5pm each day

Surrey Hills and Brunswick

 

Two days of ukulele and guitar ensembles, workshops, and singing.

 

You're invited to our first Winter School weekend where you’ll experience the joy of playing in a guitar and ukulele ensemble, you'll learn to create your own solo in the improvisation workshops, and you’ll sing in harmony in the singing sessions. Beginner to intermediate players all welcome! 

 

This will be a weekend of musical marvellous-ness.

 

WHAT WE WILL DO: 

 

1.    Ensemble playing in the morning where will put together three songs with parts for ukulele and guitar, instrumental solos.

2.    Improvisation after lunch. In this class we’ll have some fun creating solos for our songs. There is a beginner class and an intermediate class.

3.     Singing in the afternoon. In this session we will sing together. Those who play instruments are welcome to bring them along. However, the focus will be on singing in unison and in harmony. If you don't like to sing, bring your instruments so that you can accompany the singers. Accompanying singers is a great skill to practice.

4. Sunday afternoon we will bring everyone together to play and sing as a big beautiful finale to a great musical weekend.

 

WHERE IS IT HELD?

In the spirit of creating music making opportunities for more Melbournians, we are hosting the event across two suburbs.

Saturday 1st July: Carter Hall, Holy Trinity Anglican Church Cnr Montrose Street and Union Road, Surrey Hills. Enter via the carpark behind the church in Montrose Street.

Sunday 2nd July: 5th Brunswick Scout Hall, 213A Weston Street, Brunswick. 

 

WHO CAN ENROL?

• Ukulele Players with some playing experience

• Guitar Players with some playing experience

• Singers who love to sing. This year we invite singers who’d like to participate in our singing sessions to join us. The singing sessions will be held between 3pm-5pm on Saturday 1^st July and Sunday 2^nd July.

We welcome players from the LGBTQIA+ communities, and honorary chicks (blokes!) 

 

HOW TO PREPARE

To support your ensemble playing and make your experience super fun, there will be some prior learning required before the Winter School weekend. Chord sheets, lyrics and instructional videos will be supplied after you purchase your ticket.

 

The songs we will be working on are:

 

Bumblebee by Memphis Minnie

To Perth, Before the Borders Close by Julia Jacklin

Can’t Find My Way Home by Steve Winwood and Blind Faith

 

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Full Price: $130.00 for the weekend

Concession Price: $90.00

Singers Sessions only: $60

 

WHERE TO GET YOUR TICKETS

Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/CIWUT

 

SKILL LEVELS

Beginner Guitarists will need to know open chords, some strumming patterns, and basic picking.

 

Intermediate Guitarists will need to be confident with open chords, strumming with hammer-ons & pull-offs, simple picking patterns, and reading basic riff tablature. 

 

Ukulele parts will suit Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Ukulele players who are confident playing chords, strumming, have some experience with picking and be able to read tablature. 

 

Singers will be required to be able to hold a tune. You do not have to be able to play an instrument to come and sing with us.

 

YOUR TEACHERS:

The weekend will be facilitated by Helen Begley, from Chicks with Picks Melbourne, and Rachel Wilson from Women's Guitar Group. Both women are experienced teachers and workshop facilitators. They are also working musicians and songwriters with decades of experience between them

 

We do hope you can join us for this weekend of Winter Music Making.

 

Helen and Rachel

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Helen Begley
0413 350 356
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