SPECIAL EVENTS

Join renowned South African bassist Bakithi Kumalo in this compelling master class at Sweetwater. The Grammy- winning bass player will demonstrate his trademark blend of traditional African rhythms and American pop music on his signature Kala acoustic-electric UBASS. He'll teach you how to cultivate your own unique style through exploration of different musical instruments and influences. Space is limited, so don't miss your chance to acquire pro tips from this seasoned pro player.

Join percussionist and drummer Wally Reyes for this upbeat master class at Sweetwater. With 50 years of professional playing experience, Wally will help you uncover new grooves as he shares what he's learned to keep tempo, color grooves, and incorporate alternate styles to his techniques. He'll also teach you how to blend percussion and drum sets together to create
a unified sound that's uniquely your own. Space is limited, so pocket this opportunity before it's too late!

Ready to create completely unique beats? This event is open to girls who want to learn the first steps in beat making using Ableton Live, the industry's most popular beat-making and production software.

Powered by Beats By Girlz.

Help spark a lifelong love of the magic of music for your little one with four once-weekly learning sessions. Each staff-supervised experience provides fun, hands-on discovery with age appropriate instruments, songs, and movement sure to delight your child.

Explore the magical world of music together with your little one, and join us for Tiny Musicians classes at Sweetwater! There will be nursery rhymes and songs, rhythm and movement exercises, simple and fun instruments, and plenty of ways to experience the joy of play!

Join guitar virtuoso Andy Timmons in this thrilling master class to improve your guitar playing techniques. You'll acquire valuable industry tips as you learn to craft the perfect lick or solo, capture tone, and more. Hone your shredding skills as you rock out alongside a metal master.

Jazz Jams are the perfect opportunity to get together for an evening of musical exploration in a relaxed, laid-back environment. A piano, drum kit, amps, and mics will be provided. All you need is yourself, your instrument, and your passion for jazz! Limited space is available, so show up early!

Supercharge your songwriting through this high-powered workshop with Nashville great Denny Sarokin. Whether you are a serious songwriter, beginner, or a guitar player just wanting to have more fun playing your favorite classic radio songs, this workshop will help unleash your musical creativity. During this six-hour intensive, you'll cover incorporating visual, emotional, and psychological elements into your songs to capture the imagination of your listeners and create bridges between the songwriter and the audience.

Join expert choral conductor and educator Dan Andersen for this informative, in-person, multifaceted workshop. Learn new choral techniques, review different literature, and learn how to pick the best arrangements for any group.

Elevate your songs to become their best with successful songwriter Steve Seskin. Whether you write professionally or simply love the process, make your songwriting journey easier and learn what it takes to write hit songs. You'll get creative tools covering many aspects of writing songs including writing melodies and lyrics, phrasing, collaboration, point of view, re-writing, and inspiration.

Whether you're new to live sound mixing or an experienced rig runner looking for tips and tricks to step up your game, Discover Live Sound can help. This two-day workshop will guide you through starter-level basics to the everyday techniques you need to feel at home behind the console.

For more than 40 years, Marc Silver has been helping guitarists around the world expand their playing ability. In this exciting two-day class, Marc will work closely with intermediate to advanced guitar players, teaching five simple patterns that incorporate the crucial connections that unlock the entire fingerboard.