Wendell Ferguson

Wendell Ferguson, six time Canadian Country Music Association “Player of the Year” is back for another workshop. Wendell's workshop this weekend will amplify on what he did last year. This year he will focus on several particular aspects of three particular players:  George Harrison, Jerry Reed, and Chet Atkins.  

Here's what  Wendell said as we broached the subject of this Saturday's workshop:  "Let's focus on defining what style is and the earmarks of players' styles. Wes Montgomery, George Harrison, Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed, Luther Perkins, Chuck Berry, Les Paul, Lenny Breau, Albert King, BB King, Eric Clapton- they all have their own techniques which need to be unlocked before one can successfully imitate them.  I'll talk about where players got their style (we are the sum of who we listen to…), who they listened too and how they advanced that style….I think that through disecting others' styles it shows you what appeals to you and hence, what you might try to learn.  It also helps you make choices, and this leads you into new areas of learning."

This workshop is aimed at intermediate to advanced players but everyone will get something out of it.

For pricing and to register contact: Dan Feuerstein at dan@heartlandconcerts.org