WHAT TO EXPECT AT
SWING THE BLUES

A Celebration of the Early Electric Guitar

At its core, Swing The Blues is a celebration of the pioneers who defined the sound of the early electric guitar. From Charlie Christian and T-Bone Walker to Les Paul, Tiny Grimes, George Barnes, Merle Travis, and Junior Barnard, this workshop honors the players who shaped swing, blues, and everything that followed.

This isn’t a history lecture — it’s about bringing these styles to life on the guitar.

Learn the Language of the Masters

You’ll focus on learning how these legendary players actually played: their signature solos, riffs, rhythmic ideas, and comping approaches. The goal is to absorb these elements and integrate them into your own playing in a practical, musical way.

Each of our professional instructors is a modern master of these styles and will lead a daily one-hour session, highlighting a specific aspect of their playing, technique, and musical philosophy.

Daily Schedule & Flow

Each day begins with two one-hour group sessions, with a short break in between. After a lunch, we reconvene for another focused one-hour session.

The pace is immersive yet relaxed — designed to keep you learning, inspired, and playing throughout the day.

Small Group Jamming & Ensemble Playing

In the afternoons, you’ll break into small groups for facilitated jamming and repertoire study with the instructors and our jam facilitator.

This is where everything comes together. You’ll reinforce the concepts from earlier in the day in a supportive ensemble setting, playing over familiar song forms like: