Gary Lee Joyner returns to Chicago’s Old Town School of Folk Music

GLJ returns to Chicago’s Old Town School of Folk Music, his home-away-from-home, in early April. These visits are always filled with electric energy and are enjoyed by all.
For registration, call the school (773.728.6000), or go to the website—www.oldtownschool.org.
Contact Gary directly if you want to set up a private session while he’s in Chicago—info@garyleejoyner.com.

Here are the details:

Friday, April 3
A private workshop for Old Town School teachers only. Looking forward to connecting with these good friends once again. Contact GLJ for details—info@garyleejoyner.com

Saturday, April 4, 1:00 PM
Playing Harmonica and Guitar at Once with Gary Lee Joyner
Price: $20
You don’t need to be ambidextrous to play guitar and harmonica at the same time. It’s as natural as singing. We’ll discuss and experiment with various tonguing, bending, tremolo, cross-harp, minor key techniques, and brand and tuning options. Come to the workshop with a neck rack and at least a D harmonica. C, G, and A would be good options if you want to increase your arsenal. If you have any questions email Gary at info@garyleejoyner.com

Saturday, April 4, 3:00 PM
Guitar Improvising for Humans with Gary Lee Joyner
Price: $20
This workshop will examine a number of real-world ideas for gaining comfort with improvising on guitar in any style, including a way to improvise over complex chord changes that verges on the magical. Gary is teacher’s teacher and it’s always a pleasure to have him here for our students. DON’T MISS THIS!

Sunday, April 5, time to be determined
Songwriting in Process with Gary Lee Joyner
This workshop is for songwriters of all levels who would like some input on their works in progress. Bring songs that need some help, photocopies of the lyrics, and your guitar. The critiquing process used in the workshop is safe, unthreatening, creator-focused, and it gets to essence of the work. Gary Lee Joyner has successfully coached songwriters in private and group settings for many years.

Sunday, April 5, time to be determined
Guitar Guru Summit
Gary Lee Joyner and Old Town School’s legendary teacher/player Steve Levitt will combine once again to present a workshop of creative cutting edge ideas.