Western Swing Tunes
Western Swing is a genre of music that developed in the dance halls of the southwestern United States during the 1920s and 1930s. It is characterized by a unique blend of musical styles, including country, jazz, blues, swing, and mariachi creating a lively and danceable sound. In this workshop we will be learning some classic western swing tunes and will discuss arrangements and work with improvising solos in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. We will provide lyrics, chord charts and some sheet music. As Bob Wills would proclaim….”Ahaaaa!”
About Ella Thomasine
Ella Thomasine is a violinist and vocalist from Duluth, MN but now based in her adopted home of New Orleans, LA. Originally self-taught and focused on soaking up as much music as possible, with a primary interest in swing, Western Swing and traditional jazz from 1900-1950’s.
Ella has toured extensively nationally and internationally with her band The Silver Lining Serenaders (co-led with Scott Stobbe). It will be her first year teaching at Lark and she is excited to inspire and empower learners of all types by imparting practical and hands-on knowledge, as well as interesting factoids to impress friends at parties!
About Scott Stobbe
California native and New Orleans based guitarist and composer Scott Stobbe has toured extensively nationally and internationally with diverse musical projects playing original compositions, jazz and folk musics from around the globe. Scott has degree in music composition from Portland State University and a Master’s in Music Composition from Stephen F. Austin University. Scott believes that music is a powerful force that can uplift, heal, educate and bring people together.