I’m developing some group clinics and workshops to be presented in 2014. These events will cover a variety of topics, instruments, and skill levels. This post is intended to show some of the ideas that are in the works. To help make these better I would love to hear some of your suggestions, ideas, or needs that could be addressed in a group setting.

Here is a list of the music topics that may be covered in a group seminar.

  • Songwriting
  • Pentatonic Scales
  • Chord Theory
  • Chord/Scale Relationships
  • Harmony
  • Keys/Circle of Fifths/Transposition
  • Improvisation
  • Technique Building
  • Genre Bending
  • Rhythm Exploration
  • Lead Exploration
  • Finger Picking Techniques
  • Flat Picking Techniques
  • Intro to Jazz/Blues/Country/Folk/Reggae/Rock/Funk/Latin/
  • Intro to Guitar/Uke/Mandolin/Voice/Trumpet
  • Custom Session *

* Michael is comfortable speaking on a wide variety of topics. If you have a unique vision in mind he can work with you to customize cirriculum and a program that suits your group/event needs. Contact Michael&lt directly for more information.

I recently presented a blues workshop for the Bellingham Ukulele Group. We had a great turn out for a successful event. Check a few of the pictures here:

I’m developing some group clinics and workshops to be presented in 2014. These events will cover a variety of topics, instruments, and skill levels. This post is intended to show some of the ideas that are in the works. To help make these better I would love to hear some of your suggestions, ideas, or…



LONE  GONZO

LONE GONZO


Solo acoustic with Michael Gonzalez. Music across the spectrum with flavors of roots, blues, jazz, rock, funk, soul, folk, pop, and world music.
[Available Solo or Duo]

WHORLWOOD

WHORLWOOD


A dynamic acoustic trio (mandolin, acoustic guitar, string bass) with music inspired by Americana, roots, folk, and world music.
[Duo, Trio, or Quartet.]

STARGROOVE

STARGROOVE


A powerhouse band (horn, electric guitar, bass, percussion, drums) playing music with funk, fusion, reggae, and world beat flavors.
[Quartet, Quintet, Sextet, or Septet]

THE  GONZTET

THE GONZTET


A sultry voice and guitar driven jazz group featuring seasoned musicians playing Swing, Bebop, Blues, Fusion, Brazilian, and American songbook. Plus original compostions.
[Duo, Trio, Quartet, Quintet, Sextet, or more]

NOBLE  REBELS

NOBLE REBELS


A lead guitar driven quartet (electric guitar, acoustic guitar, upright bass, drums) playing rockabilly, roots rock, country blues, and western swing.
[Quartet or Quintet]

ISLAND  TIME

ISLAND TIME


An eclectic acoustic beach party band founded by Michael George Gonzalez (ukulele + vocals). This quartet plays music inspired by the beaches of Hawaii, Caribbean, and Brazil.
[Quartet, Quintet, or Sextet]