THE 2008 AMERICANA SONG ACADEMY
WILL BE HELD SEPTEMBER 2-5
2008 instructors we have so far are listed below. Next year's teachers will be announced later on in the year.
The Americana Song Academy is an exciting, comprehensive workshop with an emphasis on songwriting, lyric development, guitar technique and accompaniment. Designed for musicians, writers and songwriters of all ages who are interested in lifelong learning and acoustic American music in its finest traditions.
The Academy will be held at Camp Caldera, located in the High Cascade Mountains, just a few miles northwest of Sisters, Oregon. Caldera, located on Blue Lake high in the Cascades, is a fantastic site surrounded by pine trees and snow-capped mountains. The setting alone is inspirational.
Come join the community of folks that call “Song Camp” home each year for a pilgrimage back to your creative self.
Important!
Click here for your 2008 Academy information packet (109k PDF).
The packet includes important information and some forms you'll need to either send in or bring with you to Song Camp.
Click here for directions to Camp Caldera.
Award-Winning Instructors include:
Jonathan Byrd
… returning as the 2007 SFF encore performer, a balladeer from North Carolina, Jonathan plays his own brand of American folk music with elegance and style. |
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Susan Werner
... one of the most innovative songwriters working today, equally adept on piano and guitar, spanning jazz, folk and gospel. |
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Joe Craven
… multi instrumentalist and folk music traditionalist, music naturally and effortlessly pours out of Joe, whether he’s playing a fiddle, mandolin or percussion.
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Rosalie Sorrels
... folk music legend, activist and worker for justice and peace, who has helped define women’s independent music. |
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Jud Caswell
... 2007 SFF Dave Carter Memorial songwriting contest winner, multi instrumentalist, and a songwriter of carefully crafted new folk from Maine. |
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Johnsmith
... artful tunes by a heartfelt, charming songwriter with Celtic roots and a song to share. |
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Richard Julian
... a charming Manhattan, New York writer and singer, with exquisite lyrical insight. A past band-mate with Norah Jones and the Little Willies. |
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Dennis McGregor
McGregor's songs are loved for their humor, lyrical wit and social relevance. His finger-pickin' guitar and deep voice add to his unique mix of musical styles and chops.
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Keith Greeninger
Keith Greeninger paints intricate portraits of the human condition with powerful melodic images, engaging guitar rhythms and heart-wrenching vocals.
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Natalia Zukerman
... bottleneck country jazz and blues with smoky, come-hither vocals… musically sophisticated and irreverent all at once. |
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Classes include:
- "Songwriting and the Creative Process"
- "Percussion Guitar Technique: How to Support the Singer-Songwriter"
- "Poetry vs. song lyrics "
- "Finger Style Guitar Pickin'"
- "Perspectives on an Independent Musician"
- "Anatomy of a Guitar"
- ... and many more including mentor sessions with instructors.
Read what the students said about the Song Academy
Price: Until August 1st, Registration for the Song Academy is $350 (such a deal!).
After August 1st, the price goes to $400, so sign up now!
With your paid registration you get:
- 3 days of instruction
- All class materials
- All meals
- Camping in Caldera teepee community
- Professional performances
- Open microphone performing opportunities
- Swimming and amazing hikes
Click here for directions to Camp Caldera
An additional $50 purchases an all-events badge to the 2008 Sisters Folk Festival.
Class sizes are small and enrollment is limited to space available.
Don't miss out - Reserve your spot early!
Download Song Academy Registration Form
(40k PDF will open in a new tab/window)
For further information call (541) 549-4979
or email info@sistersfolkfestival.org
Sponsors of the Americana Song Academy include:
Camp Caldera
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