In this class series, the emphasis is on building your REPERTOIRE OF
SONGS, so Shay will teach up to five songs per class from different
Irish, Scottish, English and other traditions. These range from the
humble “Come-all-ye” to the Child Ballad to the folk anthem. His
teaching style is learning through repetition, so no background
knowledge of music theory is necessary. Starting from "If you can hum
it, you can sing it," Shay will work through songs in an easy to learn
call-and-response fashion. This class is not for listeners; you will
be singing all through this class in a very supportive group setting.
Lyrics are handed out in class and are also made available
electronically afterwards, along with recordings of the songs taught,
to facilitate learning. You don't need to attend every class -- songs
from the previous week are reviewed at every class.
Although not the primary focus of the class, Shay is prepared to give
individual performance pointers to those who feel they might need it,
and also will let students know venues and opportunities to sing in
front of an audience.
SHAY BLACK
With a background steeped in traditional and folk music in Dublin and
Liverpool, Irish-born Shay Black has performed and recorded with
brothers Michael and Martin and sisters Frances and Mary Black. He has
toured and recorded with the late great Stan Hugill, tours regularly
with his brother Michael in the Black Brothers Band, and currently
sings with Dogwatch Nautical Band. Shay continues to be an avid song
catcher with an extensive song collection, and has taught repertoire
building at many music camps and festivals. Now living in the East
Bay, Shay regularly leads the Sunday Irish tunes and song session at
The Starry Plough pub in Berkeley.
YOU WILL RECEIVE A ZOOM LINK FROM YOUR TEACHER VIA EMAIL BEFORE YOUR
FIRST CLASS. PLEASE REGISTER WITH AN EMAIL ADDRESS YOU CHECK
REGULARLY.
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