Simon Kinny-Lewis Guitar Workshop

Simon Kinny-Lewis has been making his mark globally as one of the top players in the new class of six string wunderkinds. His playing and singing has been recognised by some of the best in the business, Steve Lukather (Toto), T.J Helmerich (Vai), Robert Marcello, Chris Cain, Martin Miller, Christian Howes to name a few.

In this exclusive masterclass Simon will be demonstrating his Blues and Rock influences, chord and scale vocabulary, rhythm guitar techniques, improvisational concepts and harmonic insight for crafting fresh, contemporary lines that comprise his signature sound.

This Masterclass is organised into a series of six sections, each covering essential disciplines and techniques:

Section 1: Fundamentals

Simon presents essential principles for developing your individual musicality; crafting a melodic vocal styling; and learning how to listen, practice, play, emulate and free yourself of patterns.

Section 2: Chicago Blues

Simon takes you back to his Chicago and country blues roots with demonstrations of rhythm and lead work inspired by Robben Ford, Stevie Ray Vaughan and other early influences.

Section 3: Chords & Comping

Chord vocabulary, rhythm/comping techniques, movement and themes are some of Simon's favourite subjects and he leaves no stones unturned with an illuminating series of demonstrations and performances.

Section 4: Scales & Applications

Harmonic perspective and soloing applications for triads, modes, pentatonic, diminished and altered scales are covered in great detail.

Section 5: Soloing & Improvisation

Playing over changes, crafting solos, phrasing, vibrato and key techniques are focused on and presented in bite-sized, very accessible demonstrations and performances.

Section 6: Performances

Simon puts all of the above to work in a series of illustrative performances over 5 different style backing tracks.

Give us a call on (02) 8622 6550 to secure yourself a spot now as spaces are limited!