Music Lessons on the Guitar ::: Brian Wride, Uxbridge, Ontario
Uxbridge, ON
ph: 905-852-6131
The following are links and contacts that may be useful to you as you pursue your interest in playing the guitar:
Practice Tips (pdf) - a one page guide to maximizing your practice time.
Guitar Videos - Some of my favourite guitar videos, mostly featuring the guitar as a solo instrument.
Guitar Retailers:
The Interesting Music Shoppe - C20940 Brock Road, Wilfrid 705-437-4495
Brockstreet Music - 43 Brock Street W., Uxbridge 905-862-3233
The Arts Music Store - 274 Eagle Street, Newmarket 905-898-7164
Cosmos Music - 10 Via Renzo Drive, Richmond Hill 905-770-5222
Long & McQuade - 9833 Hwy 48, Markham 905-209-1264
Learning Resources:
MusicTheory.net - An excellent resource for learning music theory and training your ear.
Acoustic Guitar Magazine - An excellent magazine for guitar players of all abilities. There are also many helpful articles and lessons available on their website.
PlayYourGuitar.ca - A "one-stop-shopping" resource for people looking for a place to pick and people looking for a place to learn. Featuring Workshop and Teacher contacts.
Fingerstyle Guitar Magazine - A bi-monthly magazine catering to fingerstyle players of all stripes.
GuitarsCanada.com -A Canadian online forum for guitarists.
In The Community:
Ineo Studios - "Providing an environment for development and creation." Recording studio, rehearsal suites and recital hall in Uxbridge. 282 Main St. N. Ste 200
Greenbank Folk Music Society - A volunteer, non-profit group that has been dedicated to bringing the best Canadian roots and traditional folk and blues music to small town Ontario since 1993. Greenbank Centennial Hall.
Durham Region Music Society - Supporting and promoting the performing arts in Durham Region.
Eaglewood Folk Festival - "Canada's premier songwriter's festival", last weekend in August (before Labour Day Weekend). Eaglewood Resort, Pefferlaw.
Uxbridge Musical Scholarship Fund - "Providing encouragement and financial assistance to talented local students who intend to pursue a career in music."
Uxbridge and Area Concerts, Jams and Other Musical Events:
Saturday, July 3, 9 am-5 pm - York Region Fingerstyle Guitar Association will stage a series of performances at the Main Street Gazebo in Stouffville as part of the Strawberry Festival.
Sunday, July 4, 2-5 pm - York Region Fingerstyle Guitar Association Open Mic - Earl of Whitchurch Pub
Friday, July 16, 7:30 pm - Fridays at the Foster - Gypsy Jazz Guitar Duo (Brian O'Sullivan/John Washington)
Friday, July 30, 7:30 pm - Fridays at the Foster - David Owen - Country Blues
Friday, August 6, 7:30 pm - Fridays at the Foster - Chris Saunders - Fingerstyle Guitar.
Friday, August 13, 7:30 pm - Fridays at the Foster - Two Guitars & a Flute (Brian O'Sullivan/John Washington/Kathy Kay)
Friday, August 27, 7:30 pm - Fridays at the Foster - Erwin Schack - Fingerstyle Guitar.
Friday, September 17, 7:30 pm - Fridays at the Foster - Tommy Pullin - Guitar & Vocals.
If you are a local musician or venue and would like to have your event(s) posted here, please e-mail: events@UxbridgeGuitar.com
Please note: This e-mail address is not checked daily, so if your event is imminent, please call 905-852-6131.
And For the Musical Geeks:
Music Lessons on the Guitar ::: Brian Wride, Uxbridge, Ontario
Uxbridge, ON
ph: 905-852-6131