{"product_id":"jul-8-29-guitar-orchestra-with-barry-pollack","title":"Jul 8 – 29: Guitar Orchestra with Barry Pollack","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFour Wednesdays, July 8, 15, 22, 29\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e6:30pm – 7:30pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Dusty+Strings+Music+Store+%26+School\/@47.6497623,-122.3521913,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x5490150728af3449:0x27ab6e8d2dae7aff!8m2!3d47.6497623!4d-122.3496164!16s%2Fg%2F1tk1yr74?entry=ttu\u0026amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDMwNC4wIKXMDSoJLDEwMjExNDUzSAFQAw%3D%3D\"\u003eDusty Strings 3406 Fremont Ave N\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaximum Enrollment:\u003c\/b\u003e 16\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRegistration \u0026amp; Refund Deadline:\u003c\/b\u003e Friday, July 3, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003eThe Guitar Orchestra is an ongoing ensemble open to guitar players who want to make music together, learn diverse styles of music, improve their chops, and get better over time. Playing in the Orchestra is an opportunity to learn and improve in a friendly and supportive environment. We play written arrangements of pop, rock, classical, folk and jazz tunes. Everyone will have the opportunity to play rhythm, melody, bass lines and\/or riffs according to their skill level and interest. Together we'll sound awesome! Everyone will have access to all parts in both Staff and TAB notation. To help your reading skills, we provide mp3s of the scores. “Every piece has a playable part for every player” is our motto. We play music from the Folk, Classical, Rock, Pop, and Jazz traditions. See sample repertoire section below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkills Needed:\u003c\/b\u003e Players joining the Orchestra should have at least a couple of years’ experience and be able to play some barre chords. Also, know how to read TAB and\/or staff notation. MP3 files will be available in slow and regular tempos to help learning the music. A desire to learn, practice and get better is very welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat to Bring: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition to your guitar, please bring tuner, and something for taking notes. Please print out and bring the downloaded scores, or your tablet or laptop with the score. Mostly, bring your guitar and a willingness to learn and improve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTeacher:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBarry Pollack has been teaching guitar in the Seattle area for almost fifty years. He works with students of all levels. As a Classical Guitarist and performer, he has appeared with The Joffrey Ballet, The Portland Opera, The Northwest Chamber Orchestra and the Seattle Symphony. His skill set combines the techniques and traditions of Jazz, Pop, Blues, Latin, Spanish and Folk styles. As a soloist he has opened shows for Ray Charles, Jeff Beck, Bo Diddley, Heart, and Tom Petty. He is also the author of a text book that was one of the first to use transcriptions of popular guitar playing to teach guitar skills and music theory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Repertoire\u003c\/strong\u003e: Around and Around - Bang A Gong - Fever - Gone With What Wind - Hear Comes The Sun - Hit The Road Jack - I Feel Good (James Brown) - Lullaby Of Birdland - Minor Swing (Django) - My Girl - Susie-Q - The Tide Is High\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: blue;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you have any questions about group classes, or the school in general, don’t hesitate to contact us at (206) 634-1662 or \u003ca href=\"mailto:music@dustystrings.com\"\u003emusic@dustystrings.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"School","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53262679474476,"sku":"20260708POLLACK","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0872\/2481\/1820\/files\/2026Jul-GuitarOrchestra_PinterestPin.jpg?v=1780429163","url":"https:\/\/store.dustystrings.com\/products\/jul-8-29-guitar-orchestra-with-barry-pollack","provider":"Dusty Strings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}