{"product_id":"oct-17-acoustic-urban-blues-with-eric-madis","title":"Oct 17: Acoustic Urban Blues with Eric Madis","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSaturday, October 17, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e11am – 1pm\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 12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRegistration \u0026amp; Refund Deadline:\u003c\/b\u003e Wednesday, October 14, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn early 20\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century, when guitarists accompanied blues singers and were improvising single-string guitar solos, there was little difference between urban blues and jazz. Guitarists Lonnie Johnson, Eddie Lang, and Scrapper Blackwell epitomized this style, which influenced the later electric styles of T-Bone Walker, Charlie Christian, and B.B. King. This style can be done finger style but is more commonly done with a plectrum (pick). Learn a classic blues tune, new chords, and techniques for single-string soloing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkills Needed:\u003c\/b\u003e Some knowledge of blues music, barred chords (or jazz equivalents) will help participants in this class for guitarists at intermediate and above skill levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat to Bring:\u003c\/b\u003e Please bring your guitar. Please give us a call if you think your guitar might need a tune-up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTeacher:\u003c\/b\u003e Eric Madis is a working musician, recording artist and has taught guitar throughout the US and Canada since 1976. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ericmadis.com\/\"\u003eericmadis.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: blue;\"\u003e*\u003ci\u003eMost classes and workshops are geared towards late-teens and adults. Younger learners will benefit most starting with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.dustystrings.com\/collections\/private-lessons\"\u003eprivate lessons\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/i\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":53429471936812,"sku":"20261017MADIS","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0872\/2481\/1820\/files\/2026Oct-AcousticUrbanBlues_PinterestPin.jpg?v=1783798864","url":"https:\/\/store.dustystrings.com\/products\/oct-17-acoustic-urban-blues-with-eric-madis","provider":"Dusty Strings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}