Posted 2016-05-24 4:13 AM (#525487) Subject: July 9 - Matt Smith's Chop Shop Master Class
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Matt Smith's Chop Shop Master Class @ The 6 String Ranch !!!
Saturday July 9, 9am-5pm with a 2-hour lunch break from 12-2pm.
The class is open to any intermediate to advanced guitarists looking to expand their knowledge of all styles of improvisation, open tunings, beginning Slide, rhythym chops, and learning “the secret of everything” which details how to take your composition to the next level musically.
Cost is $200/person. No credit cards.
If you’ve been looking for an excuse to visit Austin, this is a good one.
If you are attending, you will be contacted with the address. There is no "sign up" other than the facebook Event, and bring cash or check to the event.
Posted 2016-05-24 12:56 PM (#525496 - in reply to #525487) Subject: Re: July 9 - Matt Smith's Chop Shop Master Class
Joined: December 2001 Posts: 7231
Location: The Great Pacific Northwest
It's going to be tailored (excuse the pun) to Ovation guitars and the advertising is focused to the Ovation FanClub as we are helping to promote the event. But if you are asking if you can bring a non-member, as long as their spot is paid for, I don't see an issue.
Posted 2016-05-24 3:11 PM (#525501 - in reply to #525487) Subject: Re: July 9 - Matt Smith's Chop Shop Master Class
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Location: 6 String Ranch
That is true. This is something aimed at the OFC members. If one of them want to borrow a guitar when here just let us know, there are a few hanging around. Beats flying with one. And it is "The Secret Of Everything" Anyone coming that has the chopshop book, bring it.
Posted 2016-05-24 4:03 PM (#525503 - in reply to #525501) Subject: Re: July 9 - Matt Smith's Chop Shop Master Class
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Location: Cicero, NY
Beal - 2016-05-24 3:11 PM
And it is "The Secret Of Everything"
Thanks for that clarification, Beal. The "Scent of Everything" was a little unnerving (especially if you spent any time at all around some of these guys at the old OFC Factory Tours...) but I say that with love.
Posted 2016-05-29 2:09 PM (#525566 - in reply to #525487) Subject: Re: July 9 - Matt Smith's Chop Shop Master Class
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Location: nyc area
Hi! Matt Smith here! Email me at musematt@aol.com and I'll send you an invoice for the class fee. The fee is 200.00 for the 6 hour class. Feel free to email me with any questions. This will be an acoustic chop shop focusing on acoustic techniques.
Posted 2016-06-12 5:07 PM (#525897 - in reply to #525487) Subject: Re: July 9 - Matt Smith's Chop Shop Master Class
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Location: Utah
I plan on being there. My work schedule will be known on the 19th and then I can commit for sure. Chances are 99.5% my schedule will work. My daughter Sara has expressed interest but hasn't committed.
Posted 2016-06-27 6:41 PM (#526353 - in reply to #525487) Subject: Re: July 9 - Matt Smith's Chop Shop Master Class
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Location: San Antonio, TX
I am trying to find a way to go...... I am close, but do not know if work will send me to other places in the world then..... If I am Able, I will bring the two Adamas........
Posted 2016-07-04 1:50 AM (#526463 - in reply to #525487) Subject: Re: July 9 - Matt Smith's Chop Shop Master Class
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Location: Colorado
I am back on the mainland will be in Austin this weekend...looking forward to it....How hot is it down there anyway....I was sailing the inner passages - never got above 70.
Posted 2016-07-04 3:23 AM (#526464 - in reply to #526463) Subject: Re: July 9 - Matt Smith's Chop Shop Master Class
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elginacres - 2016-07-03 11:50 PM
I am back on the mainland will be in Austin this weekend...looking forward to it....How hot is it down there anyway....I was sailing the inner passages - never got above 70.
Posted 2016-07-07 10:27 AM (#526516 - in reply to #525487) Subject: Re: July 9 - Matt Smith's Chop Shop Master Class
Joined: January 2002 Posts: 14127
Location: 6 String Ranch
You'll learn to live with it and living with heat is a hell of a lot better than living with snow and cold and fog and wet shoes for three months As Matt Smith said once it's a toaster oven in July but 80° in February is great
Posted 2016-07-07 4:46 PM (#526523 - in reply to #525487) Subject: Re: July 9 - Matt Smith's Chop Shop Master Class
Joined: July 2005 Posts: 1609
Location: Colorado
The Mrs. and I are staying at the Quarters - Hardin House B & B...looks to be a few blocks walking distance...get in Fri...see you early Sat....anyone got anything else planned for Fri or Sat night? Hoping I can borrow a beater for the seminar.
mark
Posted 2016-07-12 5:07 PM (#526618 - in reply to #525487) Subject: Re: July 9 - Matt Smith's Chop Shop Master Class
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Location: Jet City
It was a great class. I now know the secret of everything... time to put it to practical use.
There were lots of vintage and new guitars alike. I took a liking to an old Martin.
Stayed on South Congress (SoCo) at the Austin Motel. In Beal's words, it's cheap and has 'the vibe'. It certainly did. We walked across the street on Friday night to the Continental Club. It was a bit slow, probably due to the heat and it being a week after a Holiday, so there was only 30 or so people. I watched some amazing musicians not having any idea who Bill Carter was. I told Sara "These guys are EXACTLY the Austin Texas Blues sound" only to find out later that was a HUGE understatement. After some googling I saw he actually wrote several songs for SRV and The Fabulous Thunderbirds (including "Crossfire").
The next day was off to do some learnin from Matt Smith. I don't think I've ever learned as many things, or had as many lightbulbs turn on in one sitting ever. Many things I have wondered about were answered, including "The Secret to Everything"
A great time. Thanks Matt, and thanks Beal for the lodging suggestions, as well as suggesting the Continental Club.
Posted 2016-07-12 8:37 PM (#526625 - in reply to #525487) Subject: Re: July 9 - Matt Smith's Chop Shop Master Class
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Location: Cicero, NY
Very jealous, Damon, and I'm not sure if I'm more jealous of the Carter gig (SRV was monumental in my book) or the Matt Smith class which I've had the pleasure of attending before (not the same class I'm sure). Hanging with Beal and Matt in Austin had to be a weekend to remember.
Posted 2016-07-13 7:38 AM (#526633 - in reply to #525487) Subject: Re: July 9 - Matt Smith's Chop Shop Master Class
Joined: January 2006 Posts: 5881
Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains
I have family in Austin including a niece that lives only a few blocks off Old Congress. Great place to hang out, especially when the hot rods are in town.
July 9 - Matt Smith's Chop Shop Master Class
