tag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:/blogs/news?p=3News2024-01-26T13:51:52-05:00Rob's Guitar Schoolfalsetag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/73405792024-01-26T13:51:52-05:002024-01-30T11:05:06-05:00Rob's new song - Graz'zt<p>In addition to playing and teaching guitar for 40 years, Rob has also been an avid player of Dungeons and Dragons. He has written a song and put together a new rock video about one of the monsters from the game. Check it out!</p><p><span dir="auto">If you feel so inclined, in YouTube on the video, please click Like and leave a comment! Thanks, be creative and keep having fun playing guitar (or ukulele, bass guitar, or mandolin!). Rob says to try writing your own music. It's fun!</span></p><div class="video-container size_xl justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="p9KAKdn4dcM" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/p9KAKdn4dcM?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/73257122023-12-29T10:36:55-05:002023-12-29T11:09:12-05:00RGS at Newton City Hall ~ December 2023!!<p><a class="no-pjax" href="/next-step" target="_blank" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="Next Step"><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/104596/fa8600701e5a326e8818ba321413bfe4964ffa96/original/img-2616.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_right border_" /></strong></a><i>Holiday event performance led by Rob at Mayor Fuller's mini-golf extravaganza setup inside Newton City Hall!</i></p><p>A special thanks to RGS Newton students Ethan Lam, Brendan Bubar, and Brett McNeice for their performance!</p><p>At the event, golf passerbys and spectators alike were serenaded by the sweet sounds of classic holiday tunes such as Deck the Halls, Frosty the Snowman, Its the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, Jingle Bells, Let it Snow, and Winter Wonderland.</p><p>Everyone had a great time. As you can below, even see a few young fans began groovin' to the season's greetings.</p><p>If you or anyone else you know is interested in taking lessons from us, click <a class="no-pjax" href="https://robsguitarschool.net/next-step" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="Next Step" contents="here">here</a> to setup a free trial lesson!</p><p><i>From left to right: Ethan Lamb, Brett McNeice, Rob Compagna, Brendan Bubar.</i></p><p> </p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="/next-step" target="_blank" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="Next Step"><i><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/104596/64d8c6817e22fb1028295e6e2d6a7cd9701bc8d3/original/01c7ba4b-6e0f-4c5c-b4b3-ffd7d9f70cb4.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></i></a></p><p><br><a class="no-pjax" href="/next-step" target="_blank" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="Next Step"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/104596/af5523b61d7e2f651763d6ac2369679348560ead/original/img-2620.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p><p> </p>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/70120252022-07-11T09:24:21-04:002023-12-29T10:37:43-05:004th of July Performance led by Liam Flinn!<p>Rob's Guitar School Teacher Coordinator Liam Flinn did a great job organizing a wonderful performance on the 4th with students Shiamak Acharji and Kevin McNamara. Kevin did a great job singing and Shiamak tore it up with some awesome blues licks! Remember to keep you eyes peeled for more gigging opportunities in the future!</p><p>If you or anyone else you know is interested in taking lessons from us, click <a class="no-pjax" href="/next-step" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="Next Step" contents="here">here</a> to setup a free trial lesson!</p><p>Here are more photos of Kevin and Shiamak in this great event:</p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/1edcabbce2ee5ab557d3bf7d6db19afff3c0cfc4/original/img-1374.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/c263f7c7e8ee6b489d9e9791220c7d698ad4f918/original/img-1375.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/68139262021-11-18T08:31:24-05:002021-11-18T08:31:24-05:00Brian Tiernan Electric Guitar Clinic- 12/11/21<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/1657d33b600c7ac0308b345e3aba3c5c912c948d/original/brian-tiernan-guitar-clinic.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_right border_" />Love the guitar and want to learn more? Stuck in a rut with your guitar-playing and need a path to move forward? Just beginning to play and want to hear what is possible? </p>
<p>Join Brian Tiernan on Saturday, 12/11 for an enlightening clinic. Brian will perform selections from his latest CD titled “Eclectic Electric” and discusses various techniques of guitar playing as applied to Jazz, Blues, Rockabilly, and Classical music including: </p>
<p>· Chord melody - how to move from single note playing to constructing true <br>chord/melody guitar solos <br>· Fingerstyle technique - learning independent use of thumb and fingers <br>· Flat pick vs. finger picking <br>· Getting the most out of six strings <br>· Choosing a guitar tone that suits the song <br>· The use of guitar effects <br>· Songwriting and arrangement <br>· The music business <br>· Dealing with performance anxiety <br>· Mental and physical benefits of guitar study </p>
<p>This clinic is intended for intermediate and advanced players, however beginners are absolutely welcome! Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss. </p>
<p>REGISTRATION <br>Go here to register and pay: https://withribbon.com/s/398254 <br>Admission is $20/person. Registration is open until Thur, 12/9 at 12:00pm. </p>
<p>ABOUT BRIAN TIERNAN <br>Brian has been a professional guitarist for over 40 years. He has played in the bands of blues greats Johnny Winter and Otis Rush. On the other end of the musical spectrum, Brian played guitar with Debby Boone (You Light Up My Life), Barry Williams (of The Brady Bunch), and the Lawrence Welk Orchestra. He was the guitarist in the orchestras for Man of La Mancha, Hair, and Legends in Concert. Additionally, Brian appeared as an actor and musician in the Broadway show “Buddy, The Buddy Holly Story”. He has studied with guitar greats Les Paul, Bucky Pizzarelli (the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson), and Ted Dunbar (Dizzy Gillespie).</p>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/62917792020-04-23T10:35:07-04:002021-10-04T07:42:56-04:00We Now Offer Online Lessons<p><a contents="" data-link-label="Next Step" data-link-type="page" href="/next-step" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/fe450c35ffa23b219d3686f3db3329824500bf91/original/online-lessons-1.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a>Did you know we now <a contents="offer lessons online?" data-link-label="Next Step" data-link-type="page" href="/next-step" target="_blank">offer lessons online?</a> Now no matter where you are in the world, you can take lessons at Rob's Guitar School from the comfort of your home!</p>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/58513312019-08-08T08:43:09-04:002021-10-02T03:34:30-04:00Learn All of the Guitar Care Basics with Sam Marvin!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/4b3b64070597df896d3c7b3b55ad895687e90ef0/original/guitar-care-basics.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Guitar Care Basics is a workshop designed to give you the proper techniques for restringing your guitar, adjusting playability, and tips and tricks for better overall guitar performance. </p>
<p>Topics covered include restringing techniques, truss rod adjustment, intonation adjustment, tremolo adjustment, troubleshooting common problems, pick-up theory, and switching string gauge. We will also discuss the best way to keep your guitar in playing shape through the transitional seasons of year, as well as the main differences between caring for acoustics and electrics. </p>
<p>The workshop centers on a hand's-on, live demonstration of the above mentioned topics on a Mini-Squire Stratocaster. It is in average playing condition as is, but will transform to something worth learning on by the end of our time together. </p>
<p>If you have ever been dissatisfied with the performance of your guitar, whether it is brand new out-of-the-box, an old battleaxe, or a great used find, this is the workshop for you! Students are encouraged to bring any guitar that they think could play better for discussion purposes, and to come with questions. </p>
<p>This workshop is recommended for anyone that is curious about how to better care for their instrument, from young beginners to old pros. Students under 10 years of age should have a parent present. </p>
<p>REGISTER & PAY HERE: <a contents="https://forms.gle/JANhebnDRcNuchkA7" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://forms.gle/JANhebnDRcNuchkA7" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/JANhebnDRcNuchkA7</a> </p>
<p>Workshop Details: <br>When: Sat, 8/17, 1:30-3:00pm <br>Who: All ages and skill levels <br>Where: RGS Newton (48 Chandler Pl, Newton Upper Falls) <br>Max: 8 people <br>Taught by: Sam Marvin, RGS teacher and guitar technician </p>
<p>REGULAR ADMISSION: $40 <br>EARLY BIRD: $30 when you register before 5pm on 8/10 <br>STUDENTS: $20 when you register before 5pm on 8/16 </p>
<p>Registration: <br>Registration will be open until 5pm on Friday, 8/16/19. Please be sure to register and pay in advance in order to secure your spot. If you do not register in advance and show up day-of we cannot guarantee there will be room. Day-of admission is $40. </p>
<p>To apply the early bird or student discount: simply put in the corresponding amount when you navigate to the payment link at the end of the registration form. </p>
<p>REGISTER & PAY HERE: <a contents="https://forms.gle/JANhebnDRcNuchkA7" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://forms.gle/JANhebnDRcNuchkA7" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/JANhebnDRcNuchkA7</a> </p>
<p>About Sam Marvin: <br>An active musician for the past 17 years, Sam has been teaching Guitar and Music Theory privately for the past 6 years. After earning a Masters Degree in Ethnomusicology from the University of Chicago, Sam moved to Colorado to teach and manage a small music shop, Jensen Guitar Company. Over those 5 years in Colorado, Sam honed his craft and further cultivated his passion for teaching and learning. Sam has performed for many years as a solo guitarist (acoustic and electric) in all styles, as well as a lead guitarist for a variety of bands in different styles from Jam to Jazz to Indie and more. Sam has an in-depth knowledge of Music Theory and Improvisation (The focuses of his BA in Music from Boston College, along with Composition) as they relate to guitar and harmonic analysis. We are privileged to have Sam at our school as a teacher as well as our in-house guitar tech!</p>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/58427822019-07-31T11:24:49-04:002021-11-05T09:33:46-04:00RGS at Newton Farmers Market!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/d4daad1115d85ef8e1e6d1e528c0773bf8375298/original/rob-charlie-cole.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>We recently had the pleasure of providing musical entertainment for the Newton Farmers Market on Tuesday, 7/30. Rob and RGS instructor, Cole, played alongside RGS ukulele student, Charlie Stein. Thanks Charlie for coming out and doing an awesome job! </p>
<p>Sad you missed it? Don't worry! You can catch us at a few more of the Tuesday markets coming up in August. Stop by and say hello after you pick up your veggies!</p>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/58124092019-07-03T09:34:01-04:002019-07-03T09:34:02-04:00We're bringing The Music of the Spheres to Newton!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/0dd41e5011cb271ba49cdcc5739c86977a00d061/original/the-music-of-spheres.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
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<p>Jake is bringing this intriguing workshop from Groton to Newton! In this month's "Music of the Spheres" workshop, Jake intends to enchant your mind with the simple yet complex similarities between geometry and music. The Universe speaks one language, and that is mathematics. What better way to enjoy the rules of mathematics than the real time experience of music? </p>
<p>Jake has searched high and low for every piece of information he can find from ancient and contemporary sources. This includes the fairly recent illumination of facts from Masonic, Hermetic, Qabbalistic, and Rosicrucian philosophy. The results of his research have filled his thoughts with incredible veneration for the harmony in our Universe (One-Verse). </p>
<p>Jake's hope is to assist you in seeing the correlation between sound, color, mathematics, the human body, and the stars. Come join him as we discuss and discover these beautiful rules on our guitars! </p>
<p><a contents="REGISTER + PAY HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://forms.gle/Xk12AF1yTbgue8io8" target="_blank">REGISTER + PAY HERE</a> </p>
<p>In this discussion-style workshop, we will: <br>-- Learn the origin of notes, cords and scales <br>-- Discuss 440hz vs 432hz tuning and dispel some common misconceptions <br>-- Learn how to hear pitch colours <br>-- And more! </p>
<p>Workshop Details: <br>When: Sat, 7/13, 1:00-2:30pm <br>Who: Teens & Adults (Ages 13+) <br>Where: RGS Newton (48 Chandler Pl, Newton Upper Falls) <br>Max: 8 people <br>Taught by: Jake Hallett of Rob's Guitar School <br>Please bring your guitar </p>
<p>REGULAR ADMISSION: $40 <br>EARLY BIRD: $30 when you register before 5pm on 7/6 <br>STUDENTS: $20 when you register before 5pm on 7/12 </p>
<p>Registration: <br>Registration will be open until 5pm on Friday, 7/12/19. Please be sure to register and pay in advance in order to secure your spot. If you do not register in advance and show up day-of we cannot guarantee there will be room. Day-of admission is $40. </p>
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<p>To apply the early bird or student discount: simply put in the corresponding amount when you navigate to the payment link at the end of the registration form. </p>
<p>About Instructor Jake Hallett: <br>Jake Hallett is an instructor at our Rob's Guitar School location in Groton. Jake has a Master Certificate from Berklee College of Music in Guitar and Songwriting. He has been playing guitar for over 15 years and has been teaching since 2010. Aside from teaching, Jake is also an accomplished studio musician. He has done TV spots for Hammerhead Guitar Picks on VH1, and composition for multiple indie video games by Smashplug Games. </p>
<p><a contents="REGISTER + PAY HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://forms.gle/Xk12AF1yTbgue8io8" target="_blank">REGISTER + PAY HERE</a></p>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/57794522019-06-04T11:30:16-04:002019-07-17T14:04:21-04:00Musical Happenings This Weekend!<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://regenttheatre.com/details/gary_backstroms_road_to_utopia" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/4d7a045578b806a5390afd4f14e5675f1f27680e/original/413efa0a-3962-4586-aa38-298d7864bd71.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.png" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></a></p>
<p><strong><a contents="Gary Backstrom's Road to Utopia" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://regenttheatre.com/details/gary_backstroms_road_to_utopia" target="_blank">Gary Backstrom's Road to Utopia</a></strong><br>Our good friend and accomplished Boston area musician, Gary Backstrom, will be performing at the Regent Theatre in Arlington this Friday. Come support this Alzheimer's benefit and enjoy a Todd Rundgren tribute at the same time!</p>
<p><a contents="Cape Cod Rockin' Radio Comedy Night" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4243083" target="_blank"><strong>Cape Cod Rockin' Radio Comedy Night</strong></a><br>One of our awesome guitar students, Sandi Summers, will be performing stand-up on the Cape this Saturday. Come laugh until you cry!</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/607761506394577/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/462fa1eb4676422829d96056122534082588be93/original/71ff14d5-f707-4316-ba28-ce5d719f78a5.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></a><a contents="Finest Hour @ Pleasant Cafe" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/607761506394577/" target="_blank"><strong>Finest Hour @ Pleasant Cafe</strong></a><br>Our very own Jake Hallett will be performing with his band at Pleasant Cafe in Maynard this Saturday. Come show him some love and have a good ol' time!</p>
<p><strong><a contents="Point Sebago Reggae Festival" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/point-sebago-reggae-festival-june-8th-2019-tickets-53241705374" target="_blank">Point Sebago Reggae Festival</a></strong><br>If you happen to be traveling up north this weekend, check out Andres Wilson at this reggae fest in Maine!<a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/point-sebago-reggae-festival-june-8th-2019-tickets-53241705374" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/92cce311eeeb71b242e172f264aaefd381e66557/original/d12d7b90-117f-4b89-bf7e-c6687d63681b.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></a></p>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/57734072019-05-30T08:49:08-04:002021-09-23T10:22:36-04:00The Music of the Spheres: A Workshop Event with Jake Hallett<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/2ede8d3411881dd4e7f9d73ff3dc46fe3aa3ca02/original/the-music-of-spheres.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>In this month's "Music of the Spheres" workshop, Jake intends to enchant your mind with the simple yet complex similarities between geometry and music. The Universe speaks one language, and that is mathematics. What better way to enjoy the rules of mathematics than the real time experience of music? </p>
<p>Jake has searched high and low for every piece of information he can find from ancient and contemporary sources. This includes the fairly recent illumination of facts from Masonic, Hermetic, Qabbalistic, and Rosicrucian philosophy. The results of his research have filled his thoughts with incredible veneration for the harmony in our Universe (One-Verse). </p>
<p>Jake's hope is to assist you in seeing the correlation between sound, color, mathematics, the human body, and the stars. Come join him on June 29th from 10:30am to noon as we discuss and discover these beautiful rules on our guitars! </p>
<p>In this discussion-style workshop, we will:<br>-- Learn the origin of notes, cords and scales<br>-- Discuss 440hz vs 432hz tuning and dispel some common misconceptions<br>-- Learn how to hear pitch colours<br>-- And more!</p>
<p>Workshop Details: <br>When: Sat, 6/29, 10:30am-12:00pm <br>Who: Teens & Adults (Ages 13+) <br>Where: RGS Groton (Groton Grange, 80 Champney St in Groton) <br>Max: 8 people <br>Taught by: Jake Hallett of Rob's Guitar School </p>
<p><a contents="REGISTER &amp; PAY HERE " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://forms.gle/g4vFZ1MzSkA9u3j26" target="_blank">REGISTER & PAY HERE </a></p>
<p>REGULAR ADMISSION: $40 <br>EARLY BIRD: $30 when you register before 5pm on 6/22 <br>STUDENTS: $20 when you register before 5pm on 6/28 </p>
<p>Registration: <br>Registration will be open until 5pm on Friday, 6/28/19. Please be sure to register and pay in advance in order to secure your spot. If you do not register in advance and show up day-of we cannot guarantee there will be room. Day-of admission is $40. </p>
<p>To apply the early bird or student discount: simply put in the corresponding amount when you navigate to the payment link at the end of the registration form. </p>
<p><a contents="REGISTER &amp; PAY HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://forms.gle/g4vFZ1MzSkA9u3j26" target="_blank">REGISTER & PAY HERE</a></p>
<p>About Instructor Jake Hallett: <br>Jake Hallett is an instructor at our Rob's Guitar School location in Groton. Jake has a Master Certificate from Berklee College of Music in Guitar and Songwriting. He has been playing guitar for over 15 years and has been teaching since 2010. Aside from teaching, Jake is also an accomplished studio musician. He has done TV spots for Hammerhead Guitar Picks on VH1, and composition for multiple indie video games by Smashplug Games.</p>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/57443952019-05-06T09:53:30-04:002019-05-06T09:53:30-04:00May Newton Workshop: Beginner Ukulele for Teens & Adults!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/43c72f24d3fec52211f53a0e75770636a84f417a/original/may2019-uke-wkshp-fb-event-cover.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>What: Ukulele Workshop <br>Level: Beginner + Intermediate <br>When: Sat, 5/11, 1:00-2:30pm <br>Who: Teens & adults ages 13+ <br>Where: RGS Newton (48 Chandler Pl, Newton Upper Falls) <br>Max 8 people <br>Taught by: Rob Compagna, of Rob's Guitar School - Newton </p>
<p>REGISTER & PAY HERE: <a contents="https://forms.gle/YKnEpQ5zDL3sPhhW7" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://forms.gle/YKnEpQ5zDL3sPhhW7" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/YKnEpQ5zDL3sPhhW7</a> </p>
<p>DETAILS <br>This workshop is a great jumping off point for those who are new to the ukulele or are at beginner or intermediate levels. Don't have a ukulele? No problem! We've got extras. Let us know in advance if you need one. </p>
<p>Have a blast learning to play songs such as: Don't Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin, This Land is Your Land by Woody Guthrie and more! You will also receive a workbook detailing basic ukulele chords and songs covered in the workshop so you can go home and keep having fun with it! </p>
<p>TICKETS <br>Regular: $10 (sign up by Thursday, 5/9, at midnight) <br>5/10 and day-of/at the door (if room): $20 </p>
<p>Registration will close at 5:00pm on Friday May 10th. Register today! </p>
<p>REGISTER & PAY HERE: <a contents="https://forms.gle/YKnEpQ5zDL3sPhhW7" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://forms.gle/YKnEpQ5zDL3sPhhW7" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/YKnEpQ5zDL3sPhhW7</a> </p>
<p>About Rob: <br>Rob has been playing guitar for 35 years and teaching for 30 years and has played in New York City, Los Angeles, Boston, Texas and throughout New England, in bands such as G3 New England, Intercept, Slight Return, C-4 and the Summertime Jazz Band. He has taught hundreds of guitar students in his lifetime.</p>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/57201652019-04-15T12:56:04-04:002020-11-10T08:54:51-05:00Upcoming Workshop: An Intro to Electric Guitar!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/11b13d1b69cde5b1f52cf7bb9a6ff0efe9592431/original/intro-to-electric-fb-event-cover.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.png" class="size_xl justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Workshop Overview: <br>When: Sat, 4/27, 11:00am-12:30pm <br>Who: Teens & Adults (Ages 13+) <br>Where: Groton Grange, 80 Champney St in Groton <br>Max: 8 people <br>Taught by: Jake Hallett of Rob's Guitar School </p>
<p>REGULAR ADMISSION: $40 <br>EARLY BIRD: $30 when you register before 5pm on 4/19! <br>STUDENTS: $20 when you register before 5pm on 4/26 </p>
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<p>About this Workshop: <br>Are you completely new to guitar and interested in electric? Are you an electric-curious acoustic player? Wherever you are in your guitar journey, this workshop will leave you with a great wealth of knowledge and understanding on the basic nuts and bolts of electric guitar. This workshop will provide an excellent comprehensive into to electric guitars and all of the equipment. </p>
<p>There will be some opportunity to try out the equipment, however the format of this workshop is mainly informational. </p>
<p>Come to this essential workshop and learn about: <br>- Parts of the electric guitar and how it works, including body types and neck types <br>- How amplifiers work, including EQ and pre-amplification <br>- Different amp types, like tube, solid state and modeling <br>- Different effects petals, such as overdrive, modulation and compression <br>- And more! </p>
<p>Registration: <br>Registration will be open until 5pm on Friday, 4/26/19. Please be sure to register and pay in advance in order to secure your spot. If you do not register in advance and show up day-of we cannot guarantee there will be room. Day-of admission is $40. </p>
<p>To apply the early bird or student discount: simply put in the corresponding amount when you navigate to the payment link at the end of the registration form. </p>
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<p>About Instructor Jake Hallett: <br>Jake Hallett is an instructor at our Rob's Guitar School location in Groton. Jake has a Master Certificate from Berklee College of Music in Guitar and Songwriting. He has been playing guitar for over 15 years and has been teaching since 2010. Aside from teaching, Jake is also an accomplished studio musician. He has done TV spots for Hammerhead Guitar Picks on VH1, and composition for multiple indie video games by Smashplug Games. Check out his website <a contents="jakehallettmusic.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.jakehallettmusic.com" target="_blank">jakehallettmusic.com</a> to learn more about Jake.</p>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/56928622019-03-25T11:04:02-04:002019-03-26T12:16:17-04:00Kids Ukulele Workshop in April<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/a4ac8ded8a6f61cce3f25676c1fcb4f2b450b886/original/kids-uke-wkshp-fb-event-cover-april.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p>
<p>What: Kids Ukulele Workshop <br>Level: Beginner + Intermediate <br>When: Sat, 4/6, 1:30-2:15pm <br>Who: Kids ages 6-12 <br>Where: New England Mobile Book Fair, Newton (241 Needham St, Newton Upper Falls) <br>$10 in advance | $20 at the door (if room available) <br>Max 8 people <br>Taught by: Rob Compagna, of Rob's Guitar School - Newton </p>
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<p>Details: <br>This workshop is a great jumping off point for kids who are new to the ukulele or are at beginner or intermediate levels. Don't have a ukulele? No problem! We've got extras. Let us know in advance if your child needs one. </p>
<p>Your child will have a blast learning to play songs such as: Don't Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin, This Land is Your Land by Woody Guthrie and more! Your child will also receive a workbook detailing basic ukulele chords and songs covered in the workshop so they can go home and keep having fun with it! </p>
<p>**Please note that we ask that all parents/guardians remain on the premises throughout the course of the workshop for liability reasons. There will be extra chairs available for you if you'd like to sit. Or you may prefer to get lost browsing all the amazing books that New England Mobile Book has available for your reading pleasure. :) </p>
<p>Registration will close at 2:00pm on Friday, April 5th. Register today! </p>
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<p>About Rob: <br>Rob has been playing guitar for 35 years and teaching for 30 years and has played in New York City, Los Angeles, Boston, Texas and throughout New England, in bands such as G3 New England, Intercept, Slight Return, C-4 and the Summertime Jazz Band. He has taught hundreds of guitar students in his lifetime.</p>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/56928612019-03-25T11:02:22-04:002020-12-30T06:22:34-05:00Teen/Adult Ukulele Workshop in April<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/7a71a3d329ab65cffe617030b6b40c188be29d3f/original/uke-wkshp-fb-event-cover-april.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_right border_" /></p>
<p>What: Teen/Adult Ukulele Workshop <br>Level: Beginner + Intermediate <br>When: Sat, 4/6, 2:30-4:00pm <br>Who: Teens & adults ages 13+ <br>Where: New England Mobile Book Fair, Newton (241 Needham St, Newton Upper Falls) <br>$10 in advance | $20 at the door (if room available) <br>Max 8 people <br>Taught by: Rob Compagna, of Rob's Guitar School - Newton </p>
<p>REGISTER & PAY HERE: <a contents="https://forms.gle/5dkFDXZT5EKEo5g6A" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://forms.gle/5dkFDXZT5EKEo5g6A" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/5dkFDXZT5EKEo5g6A</a><br> <br>Details: <br>This workshop is a great jumping off point for those who are new to the ukulele or are at beginner or intermediate levels. Don't have a ukulele? No problem! We've got extras. Let us know in advance if you need one. </p>
<p>Have a blast learning to play songs such as: Don't Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin, This Land is Your Land by Woody Guthrie and more! You will also receive a workbook detailing basic ukulele chords and songs covered in the workshop so you can go home and keep having fun with it! </p>
<p>Registration will close at 2:00pm on Friday, April 5th. Register today! </p>
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<p>About Rob: <br>Rob has been playing guitar for 35 years and teaching for 30 years and has played in New York City, Los Angeles, Boston, Texas and throughout New England, in bands such as G3 New England, Intercept, Slight Return, C-4 and the Summertime Jazz Band. He has taught hundreds of guitar students in his lifetime. </p>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/56695362019-03-05T10:18:47-05:002021-02-01T05:16:08-05:00Upcoming Workshop: Mastering the Seventh Chord with David Cymbala<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://goo.gl/forms/5gzAecASsDUK65Q23" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/59b84a343fd48ab5141389e0a045c8cc88eb40c5/original/mastering-the-7th-chord-fb-event-cover.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p>Taught by: David Cymbala <br>When: Sat, 3/16, 2:00-4:00pm <br>Who: Ages 13+ <br>Where: RGS Newton (48 Chandler Pl, Newton Upper Falls, MA) <br>Tickets: $40 in advance | $50 at the door (if not full) <br>Max: 8 people </p>
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<p>About this workshop: <br>Have you ever opened a “fake book” and felt overwhelmed by jazz chord notation or had difficulty figuring out which form of the chord to play? Or do you just want to be more comfortable with the many voicings for 7th chords and other chords that build on them? If so, then this workshop will map out the territory and show you the way ahead. </p>
<p>This workshop will provide the aspiring guitarist with helpful tools to visualize the fretboard relationships that form 7th, 9th, 13th, and diminished chords. Fretboard diagrams for families of movable chords will be provided in handouts, along with exercises to enhance selection of voicings when playing. We’ll learn tunes full of 7th chords and practice soloing on top of them to get comfortable with that jazz chord sound. Knowledge of the circle of fifths and some knowledge of bar chords will be helpful. Please bring your own guitar. </p>
<p>Registration will be open until noon on Friday, 3/15/19. Please be sure to register and pay in advance in order to secure your spot. If you do not register in advance and show up day-of we cannot guarantee there will be room. If you arrive without registering in advance and we do not have room, we will extend to you a $10 credit towards a future workshop. </p>
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<p>About Instructor David Cymbala: <br>David has been playing guitar for the last 40 years. He has developed his own unique style, which is heavily influenced by Brazilian jazz. He has broad interests in many different kinds of music and also plays piano, mandolin, and percussion. David has been composing and recording since the early 90’s, with more than 50 compositions to date. </p>
<p>We hope you can make it!</p>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/56500292019-02-19T11:35:46-05:002019-02-19T11:35:46-05:00We're Back at New England Mobile Book Fair for Another Workshop!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/b3d9d0281d824ee423e27cd56e7699907f261d93/original/ukulele-wkshp2.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Beginner/Intermediate Ukulele Workshop <br>Taught by lead ukulele instructor, Cole Bigonet and Owner/Chief Instructor, Rob Compagna, from Rob's Guitar School - Newton <br>When: Sat, 3/2, 2:00-3:30pm <br>Who: Ages 13+ <br>Where: New England Mobile Book Fair, Newton <br>$10 in advance | $20 at the door <br>Max 8 people </p>
<p><a contents="Register HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejlRdqX-nJRaJwEAdu0rlX0ssFm1lU45pYvlGGeTZIZkU5Xg/viewform?usp=sf_link">Register </a><a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejlRdqX-nJRaJwEAdu0rlX0ssFm1lU45pYvlGGeTZIZkU5Xg/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank">HERE</a></p>
<p>We're excited to be back! Learn some easy chords and play some equally easy songs! Work on strumming patterns and technique. </p>
<p>Details: <br>Open to ukulele players of all levels and particularly good for people who have never played. Don't have a ukulele? Let us know in advance if you need one. </p>
<p>Learn to play songs such as: Yellow Submarine, Something, and Help! by The Beatles, This Land is Your Land by Woody Guthrie, Three Little Birds by Bob Marley and more. </p>
<p>Attendees will receive a workbook detailing basic ukulele chords and songs covered in workshop. </p>
<p>Registration will be open until 7pm on Friday, 3/1. <a contents="Register HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejlRdqX-nJRaJwEAdu0rlX0ssFm1lU45pYvlGGeTZIZkU5Xg/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank">Register HERE</a></p>
<p>About Cole: <br>Cole Bigonet has been playing ukulele for six years. Attended Bennington College for music and art. Cole was recently a featured performer at the Mystic Chorale concert in Boston. </p>
<p>About Rob: <br>Rob has been playing guitar for 35 years and teaching for 30 years and has played in New York City, Los Angeles, Boston, Texas and throughout New England, in bands such as G3 New England, Intercept, Slight Return, C-4 and the Summertime Jazz Band. He has taught hundreds of guitar students in his lifetime.</p>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/56283922019-02-05T10:18:28-05:002019-02-05T10:31:37-05:00February Workshop! Beginner/Intermediate Ukulele<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://goo.gl/forms/ge4IthXPMZCM13MQ2" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/8e05125bb45eb933f28ff8b175d4b59d13bca1b0/original/49807092-2464027786945416-2065356649165488128-n.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p>Beginner/Intermediate Ukulele Workshop <br>Taught by lead ukulele instructor, Cole Bigonet and Rob Compagna, from Rob's Guitar School - Newton <br>When: Sat, 2/9, 2:00-3:30pm <br>Who: Ages 13+ <br>Where: New England Mobile Book Fair, Newton <br>$10 in advance | $20 at the door <br>Max 8 people </p>
<p>Register here: <a contents="https://goo.gl/forms/ge4IthXPMZCM13MQ2" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://goo.gl/forms/ge4IthXPMZCM13MQ2" target="_blank">https://goo.gl/forms/ge4IthXPMZCM13MQ2</a></p>
<p>We're excited to be back! Learn some easy chords and play some equally easy songs! Work on strumming patterns and technique. </p>
<p>Details: <br>Open to ukulele players of all levels and particularly good for people who have never played. Don't have a ukulele? Let us know in advance if you need one. </p>
<p>Learn to play songs such as: Yellow Submarine, Something, and Help! by The Beatles, This Land is Your Land by Woody Guthrie, Three Little Birds by Bob Marley and more. </p>
<p>Attendees will receive a workbook detailing basic ukulele chords and songs covered in workshop. </p>
<p>Registration will be open until 7pm on Friday, 2/8. Register here: <a contents="https://goo.gl/forms/ge4IthXPMZCM13MQ2" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://goo.gl/forms/ge4IthXPMZCM13MQ2" target="_blank">https://goo.gl/forms/ge4IthXPMZCM13MQ2</a></p>
<p>About Cole: <br>Cole Bigonet has been playing ukulele for six years. Attended Bennington College for music and art. Cole was recently a featured performer at the Mystic Chorale concert in Boston. </p>
<p>About Rob: <br>Rob has been playing guitar for 35 years and teaching for 30 years and has played in New York City, Los Angeles, Boston, Texas and throughout New England, in bands such as G3 New England, Intercept, Slight Return, C-4 and the Summertime Jazz Band. He has taught hundreds of guitar students in his lifetime.</p>
<p>Register here: <a contents="https://goo.gl/forms/ge4IthXPMZCM13MQ2" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://goo.gl/forms/ge4IthXPMZCM13MQ2" target="_blank">https://goo.gl/forms/ge4IthXPMZCM13MQ2</a></p>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/56283522019-02-05T10:15:08-05:002019-02-05T10:32:12-05:00February Workshop! Triads: Their many uses through multiple styles from Rock to Ska<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://goo.gl/forms/6g2XHkJnyZGZXsFX2" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/5d78524d7d940d431839f1290421d4bbc4b8fb40/original/triads-wkshp.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p>Taught by: Gary Backstrom <br>When: Sat, 2/23 @ 2:00-4:00pm <br>Who: Ages 13+ <br>Where: RGS, Newton (48 Chandler Pl, Newton Upper Falls) <br>$50 in advance | $60 at the door (if spots available) <br>Min 3 people | Max 8 people </p>
<p>Register here: <a contents="https://goo.gl/forms/6g2XHkJnyZGZXsFX2" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://goo.gl/forms/6g2XHkJnyZGZXsFX2" target="_blank">https://goo.gl/forms/6g2XHkJnyZGZXsFX2</a></p>
<p>About this workshop: <br>Come explore the world of triads on your guitar and see how they are used across many styles of music from Rock to Reggae to Funk and ska. See how you can learn to build leads as well as enhance your rhythm playing by looking at how triads are used by such artist as Pink Floyd, Bob Marley, Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles and many more musical greats. </p>
<p>All participants will need to supply their own guitars. However we will have amps for you to use. </p>
<p>About instructor Gary Backstrom: <br>Gary Backstrom is a prominent Boston area guitarist who has been teaching and performing for over 30 years. He is a sought after solo guitarist entertaining audiences all over New England and New York alone and with various other celebrated musicians in the area. Gary has performed with bands such as The Allman Brothers, The Spin Doctors and Blues Traveler. For more information on Gary and his band, check out his website at www.garybackstrom.com. </p>
<p>Registration and payment in advance are required in order to reserve your spot. At-the-door sign-ups are on a first-come, first-serve basis and spots may not be available.</p>
<p>Register here: <a contents="https://goo.gl/forms/6g2XHkJnyZGZXsFX2" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://goo.gl/forms/6g2XHkJnyZGZXsFX2" target="_blank">https://goo.gl/forms/6g2XHkJnyZGZXsFX2</a></p>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/56214602019-01-31T11:33:05-05:002019-01-31T11:33:05-05:00February Specials!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/87d7116aaf9d49d3b0cfeaba56c59663ad6eec49/original/free-ukulele-promo.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/fa23dcdf55c349247f3de8fe2efc29d39f19cd5c/original/bring-a-friend.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Ask us about these limited time offers today!</p>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/55966852019-01-15T11:37:35-05:002019-01-16T10:31:10-05:00All Levels Songwriting Workshop<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/e357490dfb50a4736a9cd4d5f69e9324cbd634a5/original/songwriting-workshop.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Taught by Owner and Chief Instructor at Rob's Guitar School, Rob Compagna <br>When: Sat, 1/26 @ 1:30-3:30pm <br>Who: Ages 13+ <br>Where: New England Mobile Book Fair, Newton <br>$30 in advance | $40 at the door <br>Min 3 people | Max 8 people <br> <br>Learn how to write your own songs. Topics covered are song structure, basic music theory, writing musical riffs and hooks, writing lyrics and singing. Students will leave the workshop with having written their own song! Songwriting workbook included in the workshop. </p>
<p>Bring your own instrument and/or singing voice. All styles welcome except classical and opera. </p>
<p><a contents="Register and pay here in advance to claim your spot!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://goo.gl/forms/esnp5jpfaHLA2OcB3" target="_blank">Register and pay here in advance to claim your spot!</a><br>Registration will close at noon on 1/25.</p>
<p>About instructor Rob Compagna: Rob has been playing guitar for 35 years and teaching for 30 years and has played in New York City, Los Angeles, Boston, Texas and throughout New England, in bands such as G3 New England, Intercept, Slight Return, C-4 and the Summertime Jazz Band. He has taught hundreds of guitar students in his lifetime. </p>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/55881142019-01-09T12:51:10-05:002021-06-11T14:19:33-04:00An RGS New Year's Special You Won't Want to Miss!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/23aa826c7c99161c7bbf816462d4271fec827409/original/new-year-special.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_right border_" />Have you been wanting to take ukulele lessons but you keep pushing it back? Well it's a new year and it's time to act on those intentions!</p>
<p>Plus we've sweetened the pot with a special New Year's deal, valid through January only! Simply mention this offer when you contact us to sign up.</p>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/55341772018-11-30T18:01:20-05:002018-11-30T18:02:46-05:00Holiday Sing-Alongs Happening This Month!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/ef7a5dc8a769620971bdec8fcce1cfb4fa9dc696/original/dsc-1154.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><strong>Groton</strong><br>We are so excited to present Rob's Guitar School's fifth annual Holiday Sing-Along in Groton! Be prepared to sing holiday classics like Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Let It Snow and many many others. You won't want to miss this! This is a blast every year as we all get together and sing and play holiday music at a beautiful retirement home. The residents love it and friends and family are welcome to join us! </p>
<p>This event will take place at the Rivercourt Residences in West Groton on December 13th from 6:45pm to 7:45pm. </p>
<p>All students are asked to arrive 15 minutes early at 6:30pm for setup and tuning.</p>
<p><strong>Newton</strong><br>We are proud to announce that this year's Newton holiday sing-along will be in conjunction with Newton City Hall's annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony! </p>
<p>We will gather on the steps of City Hall and play as the ceremony commences. It is an honor to be chosen by the Mayor's office for this opportunity and we hope you'll join us! </p>
<p>Be prepared to sing holiday classics like Wonderful Time of the Year, Let It Snow and many many others. You won't want to miss this! </p>
<p>The Holiday Lighting Ceremony will be happening on Friday, December 7th at 6:00pm at Newton City Hall. We ask that all student arrive 15 minutes early for setup and tuning.</p>
<p>We invite you to join us at either one or both of these events!</p>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/54953832018-11-01T13:02:48-04:002020-04-20T03:16:42-04:00Red Sox Rally at Newton City Hall!<p>We had a blast playing for the mayor at Newton City Hall’s Red Sox Rally a few weeks ago! Rob and another RGS instructor, Cole, played alongside a local ukulele jam group lead by Paula Gannon. Thanks to Paula for thinking of us and inviting us to come out and play with her talented group!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/20c4ed64f556a9c68405398d38b08bcac4b5906e/original/redsoxrallyplayers1.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_l justify_right border_" /></p>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/54614932018-10-09T11:50:20-04:002018-10-09T11:50:20-04:00Ukulele 101 Workshop This Saturday!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/582add7eeb88aee1f1b07fe22f547c656499845d/original/musician-playing-ukulele-guitar-gm545786036-1140x760.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Come learn the fundamentals of the ukulele at our Newton location! All ages, beginner and intermediate levels welcome. In a matter of minutes you'll be playing simple chords and easy songs. This workshop will be taught by one of our instructors, Cole Bigonet. Scroll down for his bio! </p>
<p>Event Info:<br>48 Chandler Place, Newton Upper Falls, MA<br>Saturday, 10/13/18, 1:00-2:30pm</p>
<p>Tickets: <br>Regular registration: $10/person <br>Day-of registration: $15/person </p>
<p>Don't have a ukulele? Don't worry! Extra ukuleles available (reserve in advance). Sign-up & workshop fee paid in advance required. Go <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://goo.gl/forms/AEO5qby8AzZCZgvI3">here</a> to register.</p>
<p>About the instructor: <br>Cole Bigonet has been playing ukulele for close to five years. He attended Bennington College where he primarily studied music. He now lives in Newton where he grew up attending many creative programs in music and the visual arts. He loves to compose his own pieces on the ukulele and he also loves playing pieces that he's learned. He also loves sharing what he's learned with those who care enough to ask. As Jake shimabukuro says "if everyone played the ukulele the world would be a better place." He looks forward to sharing the joys of ukulele with you. It's easy and fun and you'll pick it up in no time!</p>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/54614302018-10-09T11:26:43-04:002021-10-26T07:54:29-04:00Rob's Guitar School at the Newton Harvest Fair!<p>Come out and enjoy this fun family event! Not only will we have a booth, but we will also be performing at 11am on Sunday! Come by any time between 10am and 5pm and stop by our table. Or better yet, join us for our 11am performance! The more the merrier :). We will be performing some fun, easy songs suitable for students of all levels. Get in touch with us if you're interested in this great opportunity!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/46d1732e7d45dc9469dfc9e40db0c1055c6b5829/original/harvestfair-2018.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/54520122018-10-02T11:58:31-04:002021-07-26T07:32:29-04:00Rob's Jazz Band at the Bull Run This Friday!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/ee00c42a50a9b1716c9ccc67d6f525a9686abb38/original/b-w1sic2nhbguildmyxsxbimv4dhjhy3qilhsibgvmdci6nswidg9wijowlcj3awr0aci6nzywlcjozwlnahqiojm4nx1dxq.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Come and see your favorite band perform at the famous Bull Run! This location has had many, many famous acts perform there: Jefferson Starship, Blue Oyster Cult, Asia, Eric Johnson, Patti Smythe... the list goes on and on and on. </p>
<p>In this amazing location, we'll be performing to benefit the Shirley Historical Society. The Shirley Historical Society Dinner Dance & Fundraiser is your opportunity to support this local organization that keeps us all connected! The mission of the SHS is to preserve books, photos, papers, stories, and artifacts relating to Shirley, Massachusetts people, places, and history. </p>
<p>The Society also works to educate the public regarding historic matters, and seeks to encourage preservation of historic sites within the town. </p>
<p>Your ticket purchase includes Dinner, gratuity, Silent Auction, Music & Dancing with the Summertime Jazz Band! Cash bar.</p>
<p>Event Details:<br>Friday, 10/5/18 at 6:00pm<br>Bull Run Restaurant, 215 Great Road in Shirley, MA<br><a contents="Get Tickets" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com/ordertickets.asp?p=1513&backurl=default.asp" target="_blank">Get Tickets</a></p>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/54472642018-09-28T10:45:33-04:002018-09-28T10:45:33-04:00Newton Open House in October<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/f03f12b44e82929407497c55d70789702e771362/original/donna-photos-12.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_" />Join us for our second ever open house event at our Newton location! </p>
<p>Meet the instructors, check out the space, socialize and have fun! Invite friends and family! Want to perform? We'd love that! Please let us know if you are interested!</p>
<p>Event details:<br>When: Sunday, October 21st, 1:30pm<br>Where: 48 Chandler Pl, Newton Upper Falls<br><br>We hope to see you there!</p>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/54456682018-09-27T10:57:23-04:002018-09-27T10:57:23-04:00Come see us at Grotonfest!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/dff49820176535b4b22e4ecf693b214b5430d809/original/grotonfest.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_" />Grotonfest is a yearly celebration in Groton, MA. First launched in 1979, the Grotonfest was formed to celebrate the town’s small businesses, showcase the budding artists and their crafts, as well as introduce non-profit organizations around our community. It is primarily sponsored by the Groton Business Association, formerly the Groton Board of Trade. The Grotonfest is created through GBA’s vision and is launched as a part of the town’s local business development campaign.</p>
<p>Rob's Guitar School is excited to have a booth here this year! Come say hello, sit down and play a few tunes, and chat with our knowledgeable instructors!</p>
<p>We'll be here all day from 10:00am to 4:00pm at the RGS booth!</p>
<p>Event Info:<br>Where: 75 Hollis St, Groton MA<br>When: Sat, 9/29/18, 10:00am-4:00pm</p>
<p><a contents="Grotonfest Website" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.grotonfest.com/home.html" target="_blank">Grotonfest Website</a><br><a contents="Grotonfest Facebook page" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/831214893734367/" target="_blank">Grotonfest Facebook page</a><br> </p>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/54456242018-09-27T10:29:30-04:002021-08-19T06:03:18-04:00Groton Community Dinner<p style="text-align: right;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/ff17f137fdc7159b7a67a2caeadc1e44105648e5/original/12510248-10154622027148475-6374228450772578741-n.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />It is with great sadness that we share that this Friday's dinner will be the last Groton Community Dinner for at least a year, if not for good. All the more reason to come out, show your support, and enjoy all that this wonderful event brings to the community.</p>
<p style="text-align: right;">Come out and enjoy delicious food, great entertainment and lovely friends. We will be there. Will you? </p>
<p style="text-align: right;">Here are the details: <br>1 Powderhouse Rd, Groton (First Parish Church) <br>Friday, 9/28, 5:30-7:00pm</p>
<p style="text-align: right;"><a contents="Groton Community Dinners Website" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://grotoncommunitydinners.org/home.aspx" target="_blank">Groton Community Dinners Website</a><br><a contents="Groton Community Dinners Facebook page" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/grotoncommunitydinners/?__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARAcw3pfh6Cdpd-QmYupzBIlxj8Snd3MOmRz6n-Bi4aANN0AccmO7tef7uFB19Z0m4d_hzo5pEI8IrQz8SWA920PRZnIBfwi1SvCx1UnySFrn2dq39H5L5b2gnB3zP2Bim2PrpgLwAlx1WTO3hfXWa8xJ-p2-miQmNyIBzccYkJF6qhCgTna6g&__tn__=HHH-R" target="_blank">Groton Community Dinners Facebook page</a></p>
<p style="text-align: right;">If you are interested in helping this wonderful event get back on its feet, there are so many ways to volunteer your time and skills! <a contents="Contact them here." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://grotoncommunitydinners.org/become_a_volunteer.aspx" target="_blank">Contact them here.</a></p>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/54336132018-09-18T13:37:10-04:002018-09-18T13:38:09-04:00Rob's Jazz Band at the Fruitlands Craft Festival<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/6f8d167b4de3aefdf227c913ff2af5b4c4090060/original/59bc64db-5172-440b-9907-c51a3da762bb.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_" /></p>
<p>Come and enjoy original handmade craft by 40 New England Artisans during the 8th Annual Craft Festival at Fruitlands. The Festival is a two-day outdoor tented show set on the picturesque grounds of the museum. Quality juried craft, museum offerings, and stunning views has made the Festival a popular September destination for all. It's the perfect opportunity to get a jump on your holiday shopping and find that original gift for the hard-to-buy-for! </p>
<p>For your entertainment, there is a food truck, the Café, and live music, courtesy of the Summertime Jazz Band, on both days of the Festival. The Guests' admission also includes entry to the Museum exhibits and trails. It's a fun day out with family and friends. </p>
<p>Fruitlands Museum- 102 Prospect Hill Rd, Harvard MA<br>Craft Festival - September, Saturday 22 and Sunday 23<br>10AM-4PM </p>
<p>Cost:<br>Member Adult: $5;<br>Member Child 12 and under: FREE<br>Nonmember Adult: $10;<br>Nonmember Child 12 and under: FREE</p>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/54256472018-09-12T13:06:51-04:002021-11-08T07:07:17-05:00Come See Us at the Pepperell Fall Festival!<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/044dcf4427e231e6e33336463713cddb1adbd993/original/pepperell-fall-fest-logo.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></span><span class="font_regular">We are very excited to announce that we will have a booth at this year's Pepperell Fall Festival! If you've never been, it's a blast! There will be food, music, vendors and more for the whole family. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">We will utilize our booth space to allow students to come and play. We would love to get a good number of students to participate! If you (or your child) are interested, or have any questions, please reach out! See below for event information. Hope to see you there!</span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Saturday, 9/15, 10:00am-4:00pm<br>Pepperell Town Field - 4 Hollis Street, Pepperell</span></p>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/52338662018-05-14T17:00:25-04:002018-05-14T17:09:32-04:00Ukulele Workshop in Newton this Friday<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/60971ecb994d4e82f8d956ac70e1a4d331a0f0b4/original/ukulele.png/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/b208cd7abec15204c7909b3f9423cc15d8a49ca0/original/img-2782.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" />We will be holding a Ukulele workshop at our Newton location this Friday from 7 - 9 PM. Come and join us! This will be a lot of fun and will be a great opportunity to learn how to play the ukulele or improve on it and meet other people who are learning to play ukulele just like you! The workshop fee is $20 and seats must be reserved in advance. </p>
<p>Click <a contents="here" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact" target="_blank">here</a> to contact us with any questions or to reserve you seat.</p>
<p>The workshop will be held at our Newton location at 48 Chandler Place, Newton Upper Fall, MA 02464</p>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/50755202018-02-12T16:49:02-05:002020-05-05T07:54:33-04:00Jake Hallet workshop - Painting a Musical Arrangement<p><a contents="" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/3edc7afc636f404e78b51963e23883b202c565a0/medium/jake-hallett-workshop-november-11th-promo-pic.png" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></a>Rob's Guitar School instructor extraordinaire Jake Hallett will be hosting a workshop at our Newton location called Painting a Musical Arrangement on<strong> Saturday, February 24th from 1pm to 3:30pm</strong>. Seats must be reserved ahead of time and there are only 8 spots available. Session fee is $50 per seat. </p>
<p>Click <a contents="here" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact" target="_blank">here</a> for more information or to reserve your seat.</p>
<p><u>Details</u>: Learn the stepping stones of Relative Pitch and develop the ability to play what you hear! Learn how to evoke the emotions you want out of your music. Learn when it is a good time to break the rules of the major scale. Bring your guitar and get ready to have fun! </p>
<p>About Jake Hallett: </p>
<p>Jake is a senior instructor at Rob’s Guitar School and has been teaching and playing guitar for many years. He specializes in lead guitar playing and instruction. See Jake play locally in his group “Finest Hour.” </p>
<p>To sign up or get more info, click <a contents="here" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/50146492018-01-09T11:24:36-05:002021-10-25T07:15:53-04:00Workshop - Learn to play Ukulele!<p><a contents="" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/baebb421ff5120620ec298091369f5410df51cc8/medium/img-0610.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/58e48bcd545fc6d00cc7d02da1b5615d51f617b1/medium/learn-to-play-ukulele-2-02042018.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></a>Walk into this workshop not knowing anything about music and walk out playing several easy songs on the ukulele!</p>
<p>In this fun filled workshop, you will learn some easy chords and play some equally easy songs. This workshop is open to ukulele players of all levels but is particularly good for people who have never played. If you don’t have a ukulele, there will be a couple available for anyone to use. Learn to play songs such as: <em>Something</em>, <em>Yellow Submarine </em>and <em>Help!</em> by The Beatles, <em>This Land is Your Land </em>by Woody Guthrie, <em>Three Little Birds</em> by Bob Marley, <em>You Are My Sunshine</em> by Jimmie Davis and many more. Attendees will leave with their own song and chord book.</p>
<p>This workshop will be held on <strong>Saturday, February 17th from 1 - 3:30 PM</strong> at our Newton location at 48 Chandler Place, Newton MA 02464. <strong>The workshop fee is $50 per person. Seating is limited to 8 and you must reserve your seat in advance. </strong>Contact us by clicking <a contents="here" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact" target="_blank">here</a> to reserve your seat or to ask any questions.</p>
<p>About instructor Cole Bigonet:</p>
<p>Cole has been playing ukulele for close to five years. He attended Bennington College where he primarily studied music. He now lives in Newton where he grew up attending many creative programs in music and the visual arts. He loves to compose his own pieces on the ukulele and he also loves playing pieces that he's learned. Cole regularly performs on the ukulele throughout the Boston area.</p>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/50145822018-01-09T10:59:34-05:002018-01-22T18:00:37-05:00Rhythm and Groove Workshop<p><a contents="" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact" style="" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/81ad9211d0b351685cdf5f8342180e125db10e58/medium/rhythm-and-groove-workshop-logo.png" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/03462afa5a225ded3110c206a826ecc73a670219/medium/joe-compagna.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a>This workshop will be held at Rob's Guitar School in our Newton location at <strong>48 Chandler Place, Newton MA 02464 on Saturday, January 27th from 1pm to 3:30pm</strong>. Seats must be reserved ahead of time and there are only 8 spots available. Session fee is $50 per seat. Click <a contents="here" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact" target="_blank">here</a> to reserve your seat.</p>
<p>We all have an innate sense of what rhythm feels like, but sometimes it seems like feeling a rhythm, and playing a rhythm can be two very different things. We know that rhythm is the thing that gives a piece of music its particular pulse, and that makes us want to get up out of our seats and dance, but what are the elements of rhythm and how can I apply them to make my music better and more satisfying? What is groove? What is shuffle or swing, and why do jazz and blues players always say I'm doing them wrong? </p>
<p><Click <a contents="here" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact" target="_blank">here</a> to reserve your seat.></p>
<p>We may have heard of music theory, but most of the time they're just talking about notes, scales, and harmonies. This is all very good, but is there a theory for rhythm? We look at a piece of music and right up at the top we see 4/4, 3/4, 6/8, or 12/8; there are even some that say 5/4, 7/8, or 7/8+5/8! What does it all mean and how does all of this get applied to make music rhythmic? </p>
<p>If you've asked any of these questions then I'd like to invite you to join me for my workshop specifically designed to answer them. Whether you've just recently started strumming a guitar, banjo, or ukulele, or even if you've been plucking away for years, this workshop will make you think of rhythm in new ways. You'll learn all about rhythm and groove, and maybe pick up a few new strumming patterns. Maybe you'll even come up with a few patterns of your own! </p>
<p>Open to musicians of all instruments.</p>
<p><u>About instructor Joe Compagna</u>:</p>
<p>Joe has been playing bass and guitar for over 30 years and has been in many bands across the U.S. such as the Summertime Trio, G3 New England and many others. Joe is also a songwriter with many songs to his credit.</p>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/49184442017-11-03T16:58:46-04:002017-11-03T16:59:48-04:00Chordal Theory Workshop<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/2373b631f0f5dc1f29f5eb99e5e5af249fb1d8c1/medium/rob-compagna-chordal-theory-workshop-nov-18th-2017-promo-photo.png?1509742650" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Learn how chords work. Rob's Guitar School will be holding a chordal theory workshop taught by the owner and chief instructor of Rob's Guitar School, Rob Compagna. </p>
<p><strong>Ever wondered how chords are created or what exactly is a chord? </strong>Have you wanted to write a song and you just can’t figure out which chord sounds good with another chord? Do you wonder what 7th, 9th, 13th, diminished and augmented chords are? How about inversions? If so, then this workshop is for you!</p>
<p><u>Where, When and How Much</u>: This workshop is being held at our<strong> Newton location at 48 Chandler Place on Saturday, November 18th</strong>. <strong>The workshop will be held from 1pm to 3:30pm</strong>. Seats must be reserved ahead of time and there are only 8 spots available. A minimum of four seats must be sold for us to hold this workshop. <strong>Session fee is $50 per seat</strong>. </p>
<p><u>About Rob Compagna</u>: Rob has been playing guitar for 34 years and teaching for 30 years and has played in New York City, Los Angeles, Boston, Texas and throughout New England, in bands such as G3 New England, Intercept, Slight Return, C-4 and the Summertime Jazz Band. As a guitar teacher, Rob has taught hundreds of guitar students in his lifetime. </p>
<p><strong>To sign up or get more info, click</strong> <a contents="here" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/49165262017-11-02T13:19:38-04:002017-11-02T13:26:30-04:00Songwriting Workshop<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/dcf1d92ded96bbbcda76b55d6436aa32af7c1d28/medium/rob-compagna-songwriting-workshop-nov-12th-2017-promo-photo.png?1509642919" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><strong>Have you always wanted to write a song or just learn how songs are made?</strong> Rob's Guitar School will be holding a songwriting workshop taught by the owner and chief instructor of Rob's Guitar School, Rob Compagna.</p>
<p><strong>Leave this workshop having written your own song!</strong></p>
<p><u>Details</u>: <strong>For all levels and instruments</strong>. In this fun and informative workshop, learn how to write your own songs. Topics covered are song structure, basic chord theory, musical riffs and hooks, writing lyrics and singing. Students will leave the workshop having written their own song!</p>
<p><u>Where, When and How Much</u>: This workshop is being held at our <strong>Newton location at 48 Chandler Place on Sunday, November 12th. The workshop will be held from 3pm to 5:30pm. </strong>Seats must be reserved ahead of time and there are only 8 spots available. A minimum of four seats must be sold for us to hold this workshop. <strong>Session fee is $50 per seat.</strong> </p>
<p><u>About Rob Compagna</u>: Rob has been playing guitar for 34 years and teaching for 30 years and has played in New York City, Los Angeles, Boston, Texas and throughout New England, in bands such as G3 New England, Intercept, Slight Return, C-4 and the Summertime Jazz Band. Rob is a former songwriting student of <strong>Emmy award winning film and TV composer Brad Hatfield</strong> (<em>Iron Man 2, Borat, Analyze This, The Break-Up, </em>and <em>Cop Land</em>) and has produced, written and recorded many songs. As a guitar teacher, Rob has taught hundreds of guitar students in his lifetime.</p>
<p><strong>To sign up or get more info, click</strong> <a contents="here" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/49164472017-11-02T11:41:42-04:002017-11-02T13:45:38-04:00Jake Hallet workshop - Painting a Musical Arrangement<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/3edc7afc636f404e78b51963e23883b202c565a0/medium/jake-hallett-workshop-november-11th-promo-pic.png?1509637097" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Rob's Guitar School instructor extraordinaire Jake Hallett will be hosting his first workshop at our Groton location called <strong>Painting a Musical Arrangement</strong>:</p>
<p><u>Details</u>: Learn the stepping stones of Relative Pitch and <strong>develop the ability to play what you hear! </strong>Learn how to evoke the emotions you want out of your music. Learn when it is a good time to break the rules of the major scale. Bring your guitar and get ready to have fun! </p>
<p>Bring your guitar to Rob's Guitar School in our Groton location at <strong>80 Champney Street on Saturday, November 11th. The workshop will be held from 1pm to 3:30pm</strong>. Seats must be reserved ahead of time and there are only 8 spots available. A minimum of four seats must be sold for us to hold this workshop. <strong>Session fee is $50 per seat.</strong> </p>
<p><u>About Jake Hallett</u>:</p>
<p>Jake is a senior instructor at Rob’s Guitar School and has been teaching and playing guitar for many years. He specializes in lead guitar playing and instruction. See Jake play locally in his group “Finest Hour.”</p>
<p><strong>To sign up or get more info, click</strong> <a contents="here" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/49164452017-11-02T11:20:31-04:002017-11-02T13:45:55-04:00Jim Scott Workshop in Groton in November!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/1dc36fc0ff669230e01894a7baa7f771cbcff4f9/medium/up-close-flyer.png?1504707937" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><strong>Fretboard Wizardry Workshop with Jim Scott </strong></p>
<p>Our September workshop in Newton from Jim was so successful and so much fun for Jim that he said that he'd love to hold one in our Groton location. </p>
<p>Learn a whole lot about guitar in one workshop! With a unique memory device, guitarist, singer, songwriter, composer and national recording artist Jim Scott introduces a system of visualizing the guitar fretboard and "where the notes are." Focusing on self-expression and collaboration at every step, this improvisational approach will benefit advanced players of all styles as well as novices. </p>
<p>Bring your guitar to Rob's Guitar School in our Groton location at <strong>80 Champney Street on Thursday, November 9th. The workshop will be held from 7pm to 9:30pm</strong>. Seats must be reserved ahead of time and there are only 8 spots available. A minimum of four seats must be sold for us to hold this workshop. <strong>Session fee is $50 per seat</strong>. </p>
<p><u>About Jim Scott</u>: Jim Scott is an American guitarist, singer-songwriter and composer in the genres of jazz, classical and folk music. He has published several music songbooks and guitar instructional books and a number of albums. He tours the US constantly and has played on stage with musicians<strong> Pete Seeger, The Paul Winter Consort, John Denver, Tracy Chapman, Joan Baez, 10,000 Maniacs, Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne, Dan Fogelberg, The Mystic Chorale</strong>, and many others. </p>
<p><strong>Click </strong><a contents="here" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact" target="_blank">here</a> <strong>to contact us to sign up or get more info.</strong></p>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/48390112017-09-06T10:31:01-04:002021-08-23T08:03:17-04:00Jim Scott Guitar Workshop - Fretboard Wizardry<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/1dc36fc0ff669230e01894a7baa7f771cbcff4f9/medium/up-close-flyer.png?1504707937" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><strong>Fretboard Wizardry Workshop with Jim Scott</strong></p>
<p>Learn a whole lot about guitar in one workshop! With a unique memory device, guitarist, singer, songwriter, composer and national recording artist Jim Scott introduces a system of visualizing the guitar fretboard and "where the notes are." <strong>Focusing on self-expression and collaboration at every step, this improvisational approach will benefit advanced players of all styles as well as novices</strong>. </p>
<p>Bring your guitar to Rob's Guitar School in our Newton location at <strong>48 Chandler Place, Newton Upper Falls 02464 </strong>on <strong>Saturday September 16th</strong>. The event will be held from 1pm to 3:30pm. <strong>Seats must be reserved ahead of time and there are only 8 spots available</strong>. Session fee is $50 per seat.</p>
<p><strong>About Jim Scott</strong>: <a contents="Jim Scott" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://jimscottmusic.com/" target="_blank">Jim Scott</a> is an American guitarist, singer-songwriter and composer in the genres of jazz, classical and folk music. He has published several music songbooks and guitar instructional books. He tours the US constantly and has played on stage with musicians<strong> Pete Seeger, The Paul Winter Consort, John Denver, Tracy Chapman, Joan Baez, 10,000 Maniacs, Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne, Dan Fogelberg</strong>, <strong>The Mystic Chorale</strong>, and many others.</p>
<p>Click <a contents="here" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact" target="_blank">here</a> to contact us to sign up or get more info.</p>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/47737772017-07-10T17:01:42-04:002017-07-10T17:09:10-04:00Groton Community Dinner Performance was a blast!<p>On Friday, June 30th our students performed at the <strong>Groton Community Dinner</strong>. We had many great performances with our students playing and singing, singing lead vocals, playing lead guitar, playing rhythm guitar, playing the recorder, playing blues, jazz, rock, country and folk guitar. It was a thrill and an honor for us to contribute to the Groton Community Dinners. </p>
<p><strong>For more information on Groton Community Dinners</strong>, please visit their website by clicking <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://grotoncommunitydinners.org/home.aspx" target="_blank">here</a>. </p>
<p><strong>Our guitar school will be performing there again on Friday, July 28th at 5:30 PM</strong>. The food is delicious and free and so is the music. Join us!</p>
<p>Performance Photos from June 30th:</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/b0427629c2b033375380730ed9a134dc55df9372/medium/img-2483.jpg?1499720354" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/1ed1fad41f6c2aecc4e347b7bf64d8172f13d9d0/medium/img-2478.jpg?1499720330" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/1fa57c79f38c6efce2c88044863f8b4e7bc296c7/medium/img-2479.jpg?1499720337" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/63ef8a6fdc6a8d234ec176c8f7bcba8c1b730bc0/medium/img-2480.jpg?1499720337" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/7fcdb1eee52ad53ff815736edd93ef8b4b8656e4/medium/img-2486.jpg?1499720331" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/12e5fe832929e1893f0f11392b9feb349038c9eb/medium/img-2482.jpg?1499720356" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/47496312017-06-19T11:22:26-04:002017-06-19T11:38:22-04:00Rob interviewed on Boston Voyager Magazine<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://bostonvoyager.com/interview/meet-rob-compagna-robs-guitar-school-newton/" style="" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/a590b9be9d87057bc66421923b0a71443c278b9e/large/rob-boston-voyager-interview.png?1497884755" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a>Founder and Chief Instructor, Rob Compagna, was recently interviewed on <a contents="Boston Voyager magazine" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://bostonvoyager.com/interview/meet-rob-compagna-robs-guitar-school-newton/" target="_blank">Boston Voyager magazine</a>. During the course of the interview Rob talks about the humble beginnings of our guitar school and what caused his life change that inspired him to teach guitar throughout New England. </p>
<p>Excerpt from the magazine article (click <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://bostonvoyager.com/interview/meet-rob-compagna-robs-guitar-school-newton/" target="_blank">here</a> to be taken to the actual interview on Boston Voyager):</p>
<p><strong>Thanks for sharing your story with us Rob. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there. </strong><br><em>I started Rob’s Guitar School in 2013 after I was let go from a major financial firm in the Boston area after working nearly 20 years in the financial services industry for some of the really big companies. I chose not to go back into it because it was not my passion and instead I decided to pursue my dream of making a living by playing guitar. I’d been playing guitar semi-professionally for over 30 years at that time and had taught guitar at music stores and to friends and family members but had never really considered turning it into a career. I started the school originally in my home but then moved to a nearby yarn store in Groton, MA with a gracious owner who really believed in what I was doing. After several years of teaching there we moved to a new location in the center of Groton MA and in 2016 we opened a second location in Newton MA. There’ve been a number of ups and downs but we’ve never given up on our desire to be the best guitar school ever, and it’s really paid off. Our students love learning guitar just as much as our teachers and I love teaching it. It really is the best job that I ever could imagine.</em> </p>
<p><strong>Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome? </strong><br><em>We definitely had our struggles. Trying to get the word out on a limited budget requires a lot of work and dedication. I can remember hand delivering about a thousand flyers to every mailbox in the Groton area during our first few months. From having booths at farmers markets and in regional county fairs and in local volunteer events, we’ve worked our butts off. I’ve been on radio stations and local public access channels promoting our guitar school. I’ve brought my guitar with me and played on the side of streets waving at people to stop and take flyers for a free guitar lesson. All at the same time while developing an excellent teaching program for our students to get the maximum benefit of. I’ve also benefited from the excellent advice from my wonderful fiancée and from close friends around me. I’ve always tried to listen and learn and be open-minded because the second you think you know it all is when you start going backwards. It’s been tough but very, very gratifying. </em></p>
<p><strong>Please tell us about Rob’s Guitar School. </strong><br><em>We’re a growing guitar school that evolves around our mission statement to be the best guitar school ever. To care about our students and their progress more than any other music school or music teacher around. Without that being in place, we would not be the growing thriving business that we are today. If you don’t put your students first, you won’t get very far at all. In our guitar schools, each of our students receive their own personal student handbook that is hand made for them. We offer multiple guitar programs for the acoustic guitar, electric guitar and bass guitar each at different levels; beginner, intermediate and advanced. We’ve even taught mandolin and ukulele lessons. The majority of our programs offer more than one class a week giving our students the opportunity to get more than one lesson a week. When you add to that a monthly private lesson detailed to each student’s specific goals on guitar, you get the very best guitar learning experience anywhere. And then when you add periodic opportunities for students to perform what they’ve learned if they wish that just pushes us over the top. </em></p>
<p><strong>Who else deserves credit – have you had mentors, supporters, cheerleaders, advocates, clients or teammates that have played a big role in your success or the success of the business? </strong><br><em>As I was saying before, my fiancée Donna has been a great influence. She, herself, is a very successful investor who has given me enthusiastic support and great ideas drawing from her own experiences. She’s a great sounding board when I run into a challenge. </em></p>
<p><em>I’ve also talked to fellow business owners and try to draw from their experiences and at times have seen a business coach. I’m also a 3rd degree black belt in Uechi-Ryu style karate and my sensei, Neil Stone, who is himself a very successful business owner has been a terrific source of advice, especially when I first started. </em></p>
<p><em>My students, past and present, have been a huge help. Their support and word of mouth have been invaluable. Starting and growing a business is not something that you can do alone. It takes a lot of help and advice. </em></p>
<p><em>Finally, I’m constantly listening to, watching and reading motivational books, videos, cd’s and tapes. It’s so important to keep a positive viewpoint on everything that happens and realize that challenges are really opportunities to learn and grow. Also, learning about how to set and go about achieving goals has been critically important to me.</em></p>
<p>Click <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://bostonvoyager.com/interview/meet-rob-compagna-robs-guitar-school-newton/" target="_blank">here</a> to be taken to the article and Boston Voyager Magazine.</p>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/47153472017-06-01T13:23:15-04:002017-06-01T13:26:37-04:00New Intern Navdeep<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/ef67201f423c19b6bb6c4153e91ec44e8210c93c/medium/navdeep-maini.jpg?1496337465" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Rob’s Guitar School hired a new intern who joined our family for May and is now leaving (today is his last day!). Navdeep is transitioning into his sophomore year at Swarthmore college and hopes to gain some insights on the real-world experience of owning a music-related small, private business through his work with us. </p>
<p>Navdeep has been an invaluable help this month with video editing, advertising and newsletter creation among many other things. He's also a pretty good guitar player!</p>
<p>Please wish Navdeep the best as he moves on to his next big internship this summer - teaching kids math!</p>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/47298402017-06-01T11:44:39-04:002021-09-13T08:23:16-04:00Learn Guitar over the Summer!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/bff752be416c0b8bd4e70e39e1fe6365b31f8a17/medium/electric-guitar-class.jpg?1430402261" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><strong>Summer Guitar Program</strong></p>
<p>We're offering an 8 week summer guitar program for just $200. Join us in our classes and have fun learning or getting better at guitar. Several programs to choose from for kids and adults.</p>
<p>Click <a contents="here" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact" target="_blank">here</a> to contact us.</p>
<p>Don't have time for the full 8 weeks? You can take classes on a week by week basis for only $40 a week!</p>
<p>Located in Newton MA and Groton MA</p>
<p>Click <a contents="here" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact" target="_blank">here</a> to contact us.</p>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/47179412017-05-22T13:49:54-04:002017-05-22T13:54:05-04:00Jake Hallett video<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/dd5cecc5590b23ccbb4c79902815839c6521a784/small/airbrush-20170218023527.jpg?1487623328" class="size_s justify_left border_" />In order to serve you all better, we're now launching instructional videos prepared by our teachers. Here's our video of instructor Jake Hallett introducing himself to our guitar school community. Stay tuned for great stuff to come!</p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="vxrJMHsv5Bw" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/vxrJMHsv5Bw/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vxrJMHsv5Bw?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/47157052017-05-19T16:35:55-04:002020-08-17T01:34:37-04:00Groton Open House was awesome!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/df07e7ae9224131b1148776d460be44137fa66c1/medium/img-8289.jpg?1495225942" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Thanks to everyone who attended our Groton Open House on Thursday May 18th. The students did awesome in performing <em>Free Fallin' </em>by Tom Petty, <em>More Than A Feeling</em> by Boston,<em> Stairway to Heaven</em> by Led Zeppelin, jamming to the 12 Bar Blues and Beatles favorites <em>Help, Yellow Submarine, Eleanor Rigby, We Can Work It Out, Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds </em>and <em>Eight Days A Week</em>. Our students who were on hand performing were Courtney B., Trent and Chase C., and Liam O. Great job to all of them!</p>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/47105982017-05-16T10:34:14-04:002017-05-16T10:34:14-04:00Groton Open House - Thursday May 18th at 7 PM<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/a9483e8c92133403bf651774d764cac641ccb9b7/medium/guitar-open-house.jpg?1494945177" class="size_m justify_left border_" />We will be holding an <strong>Open House this Thursday, May 18th at at 7 PM</strong> at our Groton location at the Groton Grange at 80 Champney Street, Groton MA 01450. <br><br><strong>Attendees will receive a voucher for a free guitar lesson from our school</strong> (not valid for current students). Plus you'll get to enjoy performances from our students and also get to see our staff perform. We'll also be on hand to answer any questions that you may have about our school or guitar in general. See you there!Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/46694672017-04-13T09:03:43-04:002017-04-13T09:13:38-04:00Free Guitar Workshops in Groton and Newton this Saturday!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/7bc81a0ae40436f88b5ac8c630ca0a51c60c11dc/small/ben-workshop-nov-14-img2.jpg?1492088582" class="size_s justify_left border_" />Rob's Guitar School will be holding two <strong>Free Guitar Workshops</strong> at both our locations in Newton MA and Groton MA <strong>this Saturday (04/15) at 1 PM</strong>. <p><strong>A voucher for a free private guitar lesson will be given to all attendees!</strong></p>Want to get some tips on guitar? Want to learn your first notes or are you an intermediate or advanced player and want some tips to help take you to the next level? Or do you have an old guitar and want to have it checked to see if it is salvageable? This is the place to do it! Our knowledgeable staff will be on hand to help you out.<br><br><u>Two Locations</u>:<br>Groton MA - 80 Champney Street, Groton MA, 01450<br>Newton MA - 48 Chandler Place, Newton Upper Falls MA, 02464<br><br>See you there! <br>Staff<br><a contents="www.RobsGuitarSchool.net" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank">www.RobsGuitarSchool.net</a>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/46501302017-03-29T11:12:27-04:002017-03-29T11:13:04-04:00New Home Page Video Completed!Hi Everyone, we've finally completed our new home page video. Thanks to everyone for your help and support over the years. I know that I say this a lot, but we wouldn't be here without you! -Rob<br><br>Here it is: Enjoy!<br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="NwVft6iCWws" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/NwVft6iCWws/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NwVft6iCWws?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><br> Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/46150982017-03-03T10:45:39-05:002021-07-02T08:38:31-04:00Student Zoe Saldana Writes and Records Original SongNewton MA<br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="Needed" data-link-type="file" href="/files/279741/Needed" style="" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/a3be715373204f2a548867d174435d7a26bfaf4d/medium/file-000.jpeg?1488555228" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></a><br><br>On Saturday, February 25th, Rob's Guitar School student <strong>Zoe Saldana, age 13,</strong> recorded a song that she recorded at Rob's Guitar School music studio. <strong>Not only did she write her own song, but she performed the vocals, lead guitar and rhythm guitar on the song</strong>. The song, titled "<strong>Needed</strong>" has serious meaning to it and speaks to how kids can have challenges searching for their own path as they grow older. Great stuff! <br><br><strong>Zoe also plays her first recorded guitar solos</strong> on the piece showing off her knowledge of the various pentatonic scale shapes with some nice bluesy phrasing to boot. <br><br>Zoe has been learning guitar at <a contents="Rob's Guitar School" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://robsguitarschool.net/" target="_blank">Rob's Guitar School</a> for 3 1/2 years and we couldn't be more proud of her.<br><br>Rob's Guitar School is growing in Massachusetts and now has two locations in Newton and Groton. For more information, click <a contents="here" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank">here</a>.<br><br><strong>Click </strong><a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://robcompagnaguitarschool.com/files/279741/needed.mp3" target="_blank">here</a> <strong>to listen to her song Needed</strong>.<br><br>Here is another photo and a short video from her recording session:<br><a contents="" data-link-label="Needed" data-link-type="file" href="/files/279741/Needed" style="" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/ba297400d9a2d0cdb111cb5ad5df6720f4d9bd61/medium/file-001.jpeg?1488555249" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></a><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="TDWKffin4HI" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/TDWKffin4HI/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TDWKffin4HI?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/44472542016-11-01T13:28:54-04:002017-01-15T18:50:17-05:00Another great performance at the Groton Community Dinner!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/2c624007e2ad199d02006a1d3b3b93254d75b50c/medium/file-005.jpeg?1478021068" class="size_m justify_left border_" />It was another great performance by students of the Rob Compagna Guitar School at the Groton Community Dinner on Friday, October 28th! Members of the various kids classes (beginner and intermediate) as well as our student ensemble group, the Guitar Squad, did terrific playing a number for songs ranging from the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Blink 182, Beethoven and others.<br><br>We are very proud of two of our kids beginner students, Hannah and Chase (pictured) who bravely performed Ode To Joy, Happy Birthday and Yellow Submarine.<br><br>View photos of the performance by clicking <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://robcompagnaguitarschool.com/galleries/406951/groton-community-dinner-october-2016" target="_blank">here</a>.<br><br>Stay tuned for more exciting events coming from the Rob Compagna Guitar School!Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/43101672016-08-04T16:29:40-04:002020-06-08T08:30:26-04:00This in: The Rob Compagna Guitar School rocked the Groton Community Dinner<a contents="" data-link-label="Media" data-link-type="page" href="/media" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/c620c9076244279872579d53d664913dc1ec60de/medium/file-007.jpeg?1470342396" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></a>Special thanks to all of our students who performed that Groton Community Dinner on Friday, July 29th. Guitar School members who were present were: <strong>Zoe Saldana, Matt Lesser, Andrew Egan, Matt Egan, Sophia Egan, Stevie Duncan, Ben Kritzer </strong>and <strong>Zack Harrison</strong>. Let's also say thanks to all of the parents who were there! And special thanks to the Groton Community Dinner hosts for serving up such a great free meal - steaks on the grill!<br><br>Click <a contents="here" data-link-label="Media" data-link-type="page" href="/media" target="_blank">here</a> for pictures with captions telling all of the details!<br><br>Interested in learning guitar? Click <a contents="here" data-link-label="Next Step" data-link-type="page" href="/next-step" target="_blank">here</a> to setup a free lesson!Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/42954602016-07-26T13:58:44-04:002017-01-15T18:50:17-05:00Rob Compagna Guitar School performs at Groton Community Dinner<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/064f6fef8c473eec95988951dbae67e3e312f1fa/medium/img-1183.jpg?1435610117" class="size_m justify_left border_" />The Rob Compagna Guitar School will be performing at the <strong><a contents="Groton Community Dinner" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://grotoncommunitydinners.org/home.aspx" target="_blank">Groton Community Dinner</a> this Friday (7/29) from 5:45 - 7 PM</strong>. We are very proud to once again have the opportunity to contribute to the thriving Groton Community. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet new folks in our community and hear great music at the same time.<br> <br>The Groton Community Dinners are held at the <strong>First Parish Church of Groton, Unitarian Universalist on 1 Powderhouse Rd, Groton, MA 01450</strong> (the white church next to Lawrence Academy and close to the Gibbet Hill grill). <br> <br><strong>Dinner is free for all</strong> of those who come (plus it's good food)! <br> <br>These are always awesome community events and a lot of fun to play as a group in front of friends and family in a relaxed environment! Plus, free food! Make sure you invite as many friends as possible. :)</p>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/42464812016-06-24T07:10:25-04:002021-09-13T10:42:10-04:00WPKZ Interview<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/e333fdc4839373f6a50f4bdf9a308d2cf4807d50/medium/rob-wpkz-interview-06232016.jpg?1466766571" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Hi Everyone! For those of you who missed the radio interview with Rob on WPKZ 105.3 FM radio you can listen to it <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/kzoneradio/nvcoc-and-rob-from-rob-compagna-guitar-school-on-the-k-zone-morning-kommute-6-23-16" target="_blank">here</a>.Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/42429382016-06-22T13:55:24-04:002017-01-15T18:50:17-05:00RCGS on WPKZ<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/663df0075510325b1e78e2f75444df0c12d4b36a/medium/wpkz.png?1466618110" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Rob Compagna, the chief instructor of the Rob Compagna Guitar School located in Groton MA (and soon to open a second location in Newton MA) will be <strong>interviewed live tomorrow morning (Thursday, June 23rd) at 8 AM</strong>. Do you listen to WPKZ for the Kzone morning commute, the Dan Patrick Show or Howie Carr? Well, you can also hear them interview Rob tomorrow morning. You can listen live on 105.3 FM or 1280 AM. OR…. <strong>Click <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.ustream.tv/channel/wpkzlocal" target="_blank">here</a> to listen live on the internet</strong> (or visit their website for the link - http://wpkz.net/).<br><br>Tune in an find out what Rob has to say!Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/41977032016-05-26T08:58:08-04:002019-10-24T23:52:25-04:00Rob Compagna Guitar School relocates to the Groton Grange<a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.thegrotongrange.com/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/3717bd1939a8e8069b54b39cd2c1e66f1035b58e/medium/grange-hall.png?1464267227" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></a>
<p>We are happy to announce that our guitar school has relocated to the <a contents="Groton Grange" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.thegrotongrange.com/" target="_blank">Groton Grange</a> in Groton MA. <strong>We will begin holding classes at the Grange on Tuesday, May 31st</strong>. The address for the Grange is <strong>80 Champney Street, Groton, 01450. </strong></p>
<p>For those of you interested in a little history, the Groton Grange #7 was founded in October 18th, 1873 as the seventh Grange in the state. It was the first major social intuition to admit women. </p>
<p>The Grange was founded in response to the industrialization of the region of Groton and Ayer. Meetings took up the issues of agricultural business, entertainment lectures and the award of scholarships to local students. </p>
<p>The Grange acquired the building it is currently in at 80 Champney Street in 1916. It was a former carriage and paint shop. The building was renovated and updated again in 2008 to meet the needs of the growing chapter and to further provide programing for the interest of the community. These updates included the upstairs stage with screening room for films, meeting area for functions, handicap accessibility and to provide an affordable venue for the public to rent the hall for events. </p>
<p>We would like to thank <strong>Brad </strong>and <strong>Sally Smith</strong> for giving us the terrific opportunity take our guitar music and talented students to the heart of downtown Groton! </p>
<p>We would also like to send out a big thank you to <strong>Janet Shea</strong> of the <a contents="Clover Farm General Store" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/Country-Village-Yarn-Shop-and-Clover-Farm-General-Store-162343113795413/" target="_blank">Clover Farm General Store</a> in West Groton for allowing us to hold classes in her wonderful store for the past 3 years. There would be no guitar school as you now know it without her help. The Clover Farm General Store is the center of much history in Groton as well as the best place to be if you love knitting!</p>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/40124032016-01-28T11:17:33-05:002017-01-15T18:50:17-05:00Book Signing and Wine Tasting at the Clover Farm General Store<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Way-Touch-Elizabeth-Keddy/dp/1940244471" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/14d734903e8058d0a4aecc3318b4de8c58e5a606/medium/elizabeth-keddy-booksigning.jpg?1453997691" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></a><strong>Book Signing and Wine Tasting </strong></p>
<p>February is just around the corner. Plan to celebrate at the <strong>Clover Farm General Store on Sunday, February 7, 2016 from 4 - 6 PM for a Book Signing by author Elizabeth Keddy,</strong> formerly of Somerville MA and West Groton, MA. She now resides 'over the Bridge' in North Shirley, MA. </p>
<p><strong>There will be a Wine Tasting as well</strong>. Finger foods will be provided and the Clover Farm General Store will also celebrate prior to the season of Fasting (Ash Wednesday is February 10th). </p>
<p>Please respond either to <a contents="Elizabeth (Betty) Keddy via FaceBook" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/betty.keddy" target="_blank">Elizabeth (Betty) Keddy via FaceBook</a> or the Clover Farm General Store @ 978-448-9276. </p>
<p>Betty will be sharing her story and her mentor will also share her experience working with Betty. No spoilers, however the book is a wonderful, well written story. </p>
<p>The Clover Farm General Store would like to thank Ms. Keddy for allowing them to host this wonderful Sunday afternoon gathering in West Groton. It will be a truly exciting Sunday afternoon neighborhood event. Surprises are in store for everyone. <strong>Ms. Keddy's book is now available on Amazon</strong>. Click <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Way-Touch-Elizabeth-Keddy/dp/1940244471" target="_blank">here</a> to see the book. </p>
<p>The Cover Farm General Store is located in West Groton. <strong>The address is 9 West Main St., Groton MA 01450.</strong></p>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/39466982015-12-02T21:31:10-05:002017-01-15T18:50:17-05:00Our School mentioned in the Boston Globe!Our guitar school was recently mentioned in a feature on the Boston Sunday Globe about the Clover Farm General Store. Read Below for the full article:<br> <div class="captioned justify_left"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/a33ee88d72f666c5ffeb328b9838cda8e0847acb/medium/06wegroton03-14219.jpg?1449109810" class="size_orig justify_left border_" /><p class="caption">Beverly Bukkhegyi of West Groton works on a puzzle at the Clover Farm General Store.</p></div><strong><strong>A shop in West Groton where time stands still</strong></strong><br><br>By Hattie Bernstein Globe Correspondent November 27, 2015<br><br>WEST GROTON - Clover Farm General Store is a convenience store, yarn shop, guitar school, cafe, paperback book exchange, and purveyor of dime candy.<br><br>Knitters gather on Monday afternoons and Thursday evenings, taking their seats at a hand-me-down table where they stitch and banter while the customers trickle in and proprietor Janet Shea excuses herself to ring up a sale.<br><br>"He's got to get his sweets and salt for the day," Shea says when the bell over the door jangles and a young man wearing work boots and sporting tattoos comes in for his daily purchases: Gatorade, a large bag of chips, and an ice cream Dove Bar.<br><br>Patriotic bunting decorates the storefront windows, a US flag hangs by the entrance, and a table next to the wine rack holds six different local newspapers - another nod to civic pride. And behind the counter, leaning over her knitting, is Shea, shopkeeper, knitting teacher, grandmother to neighborhood kids who know that if they're shy a nickel or a dollar, they'll be trusted to pay up the next time - and they do.<br><br>What's also apparent is the absence of 21st century noise: nobody talking on a phone; nobody hunkered down over a laptop; not one ping or ring tone or one-sided conversation, because even though Shea has Wi-Fi, she doesn't advertise it.<br><br>"It's the history. It hasn't changed that much," says Jean Cunningham, who attends the Monday knitting group. "It's clean and nice, and in general, the same old building that's been there for so many years."<br><br>For 75 years, the building at the crossroads of West Main Street and Townsend and Pepperell roads was the Sherwin Brothers Market. When the Sherwins retired about eight years ago, it became a coffee shop. When that closed in 2012, Shea stepped in and bought the building.<br><br>"I wanted it to stay a general store," Shea says.<br><br>Shea knew the building well, having worked for 21 years as relief postmaster at the tiny village post office across the street. She also ran a yarn shop in West Groton, so it made sense to teach knitting as well as sell candy in her new space.<br><br>But soon, Shea was carrying wine - and claiming the distinction of being "the only knitting store in the country with a beer and wine license."<br><br>She also began holding wine tastings, and when she learned a customer, Rob Compagna, was starting a trio and a guitar school, she proposed a barter: If Compagna and his group performed at the wine tastings, Shea would provide space for him to give guitar lessons.<br><br>Inventory at the store is modest, but variety prevails. Behind a glass case, near the K-cups and coffee maker, are sandwiches from the Country Butcher and Deli in Groton proper; banana and zucchini breads from a popular local bakery; hard-boiled local eggs; and locally grown peaches.<br><br>There's a photo on the piano of the owner's son, Daniel, who died in a car accident 13 years ago; a hand-printed "welcome" written on a chalkboard over the counter; and dozens of knitted scarfs and sweaters along the back wall, all of them labeled with Shea's signature, "Made with love by the Yrn Pedlar."<br><br>Up front, when the guitar school isn't in session, customers can choose from a quartet of old, mismatched rocking chairs.<br><br>On a late-summer afternoon, four women in her knitting group settle in at the big table in the back of the store.<br><br>Conversation begins on a light note. Lobsters on sale at the supermarket. Friends who have lost weight - or gained it. What someone ordered at a nearby steakhouse on Saturday night. Weddings. Babies. Grandchildren. Deaths.<br><br>A neighbor stops by to say hello and unburden herself of a recent trauma: On a Friday night, her house in the village was broken into.<br><br>"The horrible thing is the aftermath," she says. Faces tighten.<br><br>An elderly man walks in, circles the front of the store, and exits like an extra in a play.<br><br>"Oh, it's your boyfriend," Pat Nelles, a member of the knitting group, says to Shea.<br><br>"We've got some characters in this town," Shea replies, straight as an arrow, not a glimpse of a smile.<br><br>Next through the door is a runner dripping with sweat who wants to use her debit card to buy a bottle of water. "Take the water and come back with the dollar," Shea tells her.<br><br>Clover Farm General Store is open every day but Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and except for the occasional friend who spells her for an hour here and there, Shea runs the operation alone.<br><br>Knitters are welcome between classes, and everyone is invited to knit for charity; Shea delivers anonymously or packs and sends all sorts of items: hundreds of helmet covers sent to service people on active duty; more than 500 hats knitted and sent to Native American reservations in northern New England and lower Canada every year; hundreds of chemo caps and lap robes to hospitals; dozens of scarfs, hats, and mittens to Loaves and Fishes, the local food pantry; and baby booties, sweaters, and caps to agencies that help new mothers with limited means.<br><br>"My mother was always giving to people," says Shea, who grew up in Somerville, one of six children. "We were brought up to share."<br><br>Hattie Bernstein can be reached at hbernstein04@icloud.com.Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/39153652015-11-05T14:50:01-05:002017-01-15T18:50:17-05:00ArtsNashoba Halloween Fundraiser photos and details<div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/a0a2fe830e00c3e7565f6900882d485da7553202/medium/samantha-and-rich-allain-and-her-group.jpg?1446752910" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p class="caption">A Chord of 3 (L-R: Rich Allain, Priscilla Smith and Samantha Schulz</p></div>We were lucky enough to perform at the <strong>Arts Nashoba Hallows Eve fundraiser</strong> on October 23rd, 2015. Two of our students (<strong>Samantha Schulz </strong>and <strong>Rich Allain</strong>) performed with their fellow band mate Priscilla Smith in their band <strong>A Chord of 3</strong> playing their original songs <strong>Earthquake, Decrease </strong>and <strong>Tree of Hope Haiti</strong>. Afterwards, our own <strong>Guitar Squad</strong> performed with students <strong>Zoe Saldana </strong>and <strong>Evan Bucholz</strong>. Click <a contents="here" data-link-label="Media" data-link-type="page" href="/media">here</a> to see the slide show.Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/39038732015-10-22T09:40:20-04:002017-01-15T18:50:16-05:00Guitar School Performance at Arts Nashoba Halloween Fundraiser<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/4f1a45ce5b8dac27b6374422a51caddf0512cc10/medium/artshallowseve-flyer.jpg?1445520989" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Our school is very privileged to be performing at the <strong>Arts Nashoba Arts Hallows Eve Costume Party fundraiser Friday, October 23rd from 6:15 - 7 PM</strong>. Come on by and see us and support this wonderful organization in our local community!<br><br><u>Read all of the details below</u>:<br><br><span class="style164">In the theater, costumes are a part of every production. It's assumed. It's part of the job. It's expected... unless you're not in a show. Then, dressing up is just for <strong>FUN</strong>, such as for ArtsNashoba's </span> <span class="style168"><strong>Arts Hallows Eve Costume Party</strong></span><span class="style164"> being held </span><span class="style167"><strong>October 23, 2015</strong></span><span class="style164"> from <strong>5:30pm to midnight at the Devens Common Center on Andrews Parkway in Devens!</strong><br><br>There's no mystery here... There will be things magical and musical; some tricks and LOTS of treats for guests including live entertainment, dancing, games and an amazing buffet dinner and cash bar courtesy of the <strong>SpringHill Suites by Marriott</strong> </span><span class="style165">(menu below)</span><span class="style164">!<br><br><em><strong>And that's not all!</strong> </em>For your leisurely viewing pleasure, ArtsNashoba will also be simultaneously presenting a fantastical exhibit of artwork by artists from the Nashoba Valley Region throughout the evening.<br><br><em><strong>And there's MORE! </strong></em>As part of the evening's festivities, there will be silent and live auction items available to review and bid on ranging from gift certificates, dinners at local eateries, theater tickets, overnight stays, party packages and</span><span class="style166"> </span><span class="style165">(how cool is this?)</span><span class="style164"> original pieces of artwork by local artists participating in the night's exhibit!<br><br><strong><em>How can this possibly get any better?</em></strong> All proceeds from this event will go to ArtsNashoba's youth programming - </span><span class="style163"><strong><em>100%!!</em></strong></span><br><br><span class="style164">Let's do the math</span><span class="style166"> </span> <span class="style165">(yes... artsy people can do math)</span><span class="style164">... Tickets are just $50 adults; $25 children 5-10; $5 children under 5, with discounts available for groups. That ticket price gets you a full evening of dinner, entertainment, dancing and exposure to some wonderful artwork and prizes that you can WIN. There'll even be a prize for best costume!<br><br>Did we mention FREE CHILD CARE for the evening... on site. If you'd like, you can drop your kidlets off with our qualified watchers and enjoy a nice evening on your own... or stop in to say hello whenever you like. They'll be right down the hall!<br><br><span class="style162"><strong>SEATS ARE LIMITED</strong></span>, so don't wait to plan your night out! Get working on your costume and reserve your tickets to ArtsNashoba's Arts Hallows Eve today!<br><br>Click <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.artsnashoba.org/Events/ArtsHallowsEve/ArtsHallowsEve_Fundraiser.htm" target="_blank">here</a> to purchase tickets.</span>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/38778382015-10-01T11:17:36-04:002018-01-16T06:15:48-05:00RCGS Students perform at Groton Community Dinner<div class="captioned justify_left"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/e1755aa0aff6cf6dfb1bd9ec05b389b1885203f9/large/group-photo.jpg?1443712586" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="" /><p class="caption">Left to Right: Alyssa Hecht, Zoe Saldana, Evan Buchholz, Matt Egan, Trent Clancy and Andrew Egan</p></div>Students of the Rob Compagna Guitar School performed at the <a contents="Groton Community Dinner" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://grotoncommunitydinners.org/" target="_blank">Groton Community Dinner</a> on Friday, September 25th. Examples of some of the songs performed were Help! by the Beatles, You Shook Me All Night Long by AC/DC, Best Day of My Life by the American Authors and Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin.<br><br>At our school, we are very proud of our students. They have come a long way on guitar since joining our school and have become contributing members to our community as well! Special thanks to students Alyssa Hecht, Zoe Saldana, Evan Buchholz, Matt Egan, Trent Clancy and Andrew Egan for performing. They did great!<br><br>For more photos from this performance and past events, click <a contents="here" data-link-label="Media" data-link-type="page" href="/media" target="_blank">here</a>.<br><br>For more info on the wonderful community service that is the Groton Community Dinners, click <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://grotoncommunitydinners.org/" target="_blank">here</a>.Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/38630492015-09-22T11:03:45-04:002017-01-15T18:50:16-05:00Grotonfest 2015 was a blast!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/39cbaca89f4572ff57436d78310ea3e25b28a8ac/medium/0106821a496581a77bf4ebcff153da7219a6f2a70a.jpg?1442934154" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Hi Everyone,<br> <br>Grotonfest was terrific on Saturday, September 19th. Thanks to everyone who stopped by - our school was well represented! Special thanks to Zack Harrison, Zoe Saldana, Evan Bucholz, Andrew Egan, Matt Egan and Sophia Egan for performing. What a great event!<br> <br>Thanks once again. We are truly blessed to have such terrific students at our school.<br><br>Here are some photos from the event:<br> <br><a href="http://robcompagnaguitarschool.com/galleries/275275/grotonfest-2015">http://robcompagnaguitarschool.com/galleries/275275/grotonfest-2015</a><br> <br><br><br> Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/37733812015-07-10T15:18:02-04:002021-06-11T14:17:54-04:00Summer Guitar Workshop - Writing Memorable Songs<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/618a417b5452ef41a8b67bcc2f18b816df8c0c43/medium/paul-rogoshewski.jpg?1436555835" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="PJ Rogue" />Join us for a very special guitar workshop on <strong>Writing Memorable Songs</strong> on Saturday, July 18th at noon.<br><br><strong>What makes a song memorable?</strong> Join PJ Rogue (Paul Rogoshewski), 45 year veteran songwriter and <strong>finalist in the 2015 RISA performing songwriter competition</strong>, for a workshop on writing memorable songs. <br><br>In this developing workshop series, we will explore <strong>hooks, openings lines, writing from title, how to develop a rhyme scheme, prosody, </strong>and<strong> how words work together to form solid "gettable" lyrics.</strong> This is a hands on workshop. <strong>Bring your instruments, songs you are working on, and lyric sheets. </strong>It's okay if you are just starting out or have been doing this for some time. There is always something to learn. <strong>We will be using your songs or snippets to explore the above ideas so that you can improve on your craft.</strong>.. and write more memorable songs.<br><br><strong>In this first workshop of the series, we will explore the practice of writing from title. </strong><br><br>Check out some of Paul's original songs at <a href="http://reverbnation.com/PJRogue" target="_blank">PJ Rogue | Americana from Hudson, MA</a><br><br><strong><span style="color:#FF0000;">You must RSVP for this workshop by Friday July 17th.</span> You can RSVP by contacting us through our link <a contents="here" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact" target="_blank">here</a> or call us at 978-237-5097.<br><br>Workshop is $35 for non-students</strong>. It is free for students of the Rob Compagna Guitar School. Workshop will be held at the <strong>Clover Farm General Store at 9 West Main St., Groton MA 01450 </strong>on <strong>Saturday July 18th at noon.</strong>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/37569192015-06-27T08:56:04-04:002021-11-09T12:44:56-05:00Rob Compagna Guitar School Students entertain the Groton Community Dinner<div class="captioned justify_left"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/2166ed5ebf0fd7c66f0871c3ae68f178b0996658/large/img-1184.jpg?1435408884" class="size_orig justify_left border_" /><p class="caption">Left to Right: Zack Harrison, Andrew Egan, Zoe Saldana, Matt Egan, Julie Maillet, Trent Clancy, Cecilia Cronin</p></div><br><span class="font_large">Groton Community Dinner was a Blast!</span><br><br>June 26, 2015 Groton, MA - We'd like to send a shout out to our students who performed at the Groton Community Dinner on Friday, June 26th: Zack Harrison, Andrew Egan, Zoe Saldana, Matt Egan, Julie Maillet, Trent Clancy and Cecilia Cronin.<br><br>They performed a number of rousing renditions of current and classic songs during their performance. Zack Harrison performed a couple of his country favorites backed by the lead guitar solos of Julie Maillet and Zoe Saldana. Members of our guitar school's Guitar Squad (Matt Egan and Zoe Saldana) performed You Shook Me All Night Long by AC/DC and Holiday by Green Day (accompanied by Julie Maillet).<br><br>Group ensemble performances included a number of Beatles favorites such as We Can Work It Out, Michelle, Help!, and Yellow Submarine. Plus, chief instructor Rob Compagna also played Eruption by Van Halen. <br><br>Closing out the night, the whole group played the Star Spangled Banner.<br><br>Special thanks to Lori Saafi from Groton Community Dinners for coordinating this event and extra special thanks to super mom Joelle Egan for recommending us for this event! <br><br>Our guitar school will be back at the Groton Community Dinner on Friday, September 25th. See you all there!Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/37467692015-06-18T12:40:25-04:002015-06-18T12:40:25-04:00Read books at the Shirley and Lunenburg Public Libraries and get a gift certificate!<strong>Want to read over the summer and get a gift certificate for a free guitar lesson? </strong> RCGS has partnered with the Shirley and Lunenburg Public Libraries to do just that! Contact them about this special offer in their reading programs.<br><br>Sign up for the Shirley Summer Reading Program <a _mce_href="http://iread.evanced.info/shirley/sr/homepage.asp" _mce_style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://iread.evanced.info/shirley/sr/homepage.asp" style="color: blue ! important; text-decoration: underline ! important;" target="_blank">here</a>.<br>Contact the Lunenburg Public Library <a _mce_href="http://www.lunenburglibrary.org/" _mce_style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://www.lunenburglibrary.org/" style="color: blue ! important; text-decoration: underline ! important;" target="_blank">here</a>.Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/37466562015-06-18T11:12:22-04:002021-06-11T14:17:25-04:00Summer Guitar Workshop Series<p _mce_style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/91c63fd2aadaf779c2c2a51d315fe3258dd603e3/medium/guitar-workshop.png?1434640318" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Workshops This Summer at the Rob Compagna Guitar School!</strong> </p>
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<p _mce_style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">It's summertime at last! School is out, the weather is warm, and there's no shortage of hours in the day to play guitar. <strong>Now is the perfect time to get more music into your life, and at RCGS we've put together a number of ways for you to do that! </strong></p>
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<p _mce_style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">This summer we're offering a range of affordable workshops at the school. They're all a part of our <strong>Summer Workshop Series</strong> and admission to each is just $35! Free admission for RCGS students. <span _mce_style="text-decoration: underline;" style="text-decoration: underline;">The dates are as follows</span>: </p>
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<p _mce_style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><strong>Saturday, June 27, Noon</strong> -<strong> Beginner Guitar Workshop</strong> (Acoustic and Electric guitars welcome!)</p>
<p _mce_style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><strong>Saturday, July 11th, Noon</strong> - <strong>Beginner Electric Guitar Workshop</strong></p>
<p _mce_style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><strong>Saturday, date TBD, Noon</strong> - <strong>Guitar Maintenance and Modification Workshop</strong> (Acoustic and Electric)</p>
<p _mce_style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><strong>Saturday, August 8th, Noon</strong> - <strong>Lead Guitar Workshop</strong></p>
<p _mce_style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><strong>Saturday, August 29th, Noon</strong> - <strong>Advanced Acoustic Guitar Workshop</strong></p>
<p _mce_style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><strong>Saturday, September 12th, Noon</strong> - <strong>Beginner Guitar Workshop</strong> (Acoustic and Electric guitar welcome!) </p>
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<p _mce_style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><strong>To RSVP</strong>, email us at <a _mce_href="mailto:info@robcompagnaguitarschool.com" _mce_style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" href="mailto:info@robcompagnaguitarschool.com" style="color: blue ! important; text-decoration: underline ! important;" target="_blank">info@robcompagnaguitarschool.com</a> or contact us through our site <a _mce_href="http://www.robcompagnaguitarschool.com/contact" _mce_style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://www.robcompagnaguitarschool.com/contact" style="color: blue ! important; text-decoration: underline ! important;" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/37466462015-06-18T10:46:23-04:002015-06-18T10:46:23-04:00Kids Acoustic Guitar Program Performance at the Clover Farm General Store In May, a number of the students from the <strong>Kids Acoustic Guitar Program</strong> performed at the <a _mce_href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Country-Village-Yarn-Shop-and-Clover-Farm-General-Store/162343113795413" _mce_shape="rect" _mce_style="color: #0a74db; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Country-Village-Yarn-Shop-and-Clover-Farm-General-Store/162343113795413" shape="rect" style="color: rgb(10, 116, 219) ! important; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline ! important;" target="_blank">Clover Farm General Store</a> to a<strong> standing room only event</strong>. What a great performance, highlighted by several Beatles songs and lots of fun and laughs! We are blessed to have such great students! <br><br>Thanks also go out to <strong>Emilie Faucher</strong> who sang and helped emcee the event and to senior student <strong>Samantha Schulz</strong> who helped with her guitar playing and backing vocals. Extra special thanks also go out to <strong>Janet Shea</strong>, owner of the <strong>Clover Farm General Store</strong>, for hosting the event.<br><br>See the highlights by clicking <a _mce_href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGlZ7pkCjBM" _mce_shape="rect" _mce_style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGlZ7pkCjBM" shape="rect" style="color: blue ! important; text-decoration: underline ! important;" target="_blank">here</a>.Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/37466412015-06-18T10:30:13-04:002019-05-20T05:30:20-04:00"Guitar Zoo" visit from ArtsNashoba<b>ArtsNashoba sponsors a visit to RCGS!</b><a _mce_href="http://www.artsnashoba.org/" _mce_style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://www.artsnashoba.org/" style="color: blue ! important; text-decoration: underline ! important;" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/7c290f8a5110a0540ad6e5b68caf8364d1131c59/small/0615-guitarzoo.jpg?1434637776" class="size_s justify_left border_" /><br><br>ArtsNashoba</a> is sponsoring a "Guitar Zoo" visit to our guitar school on<strong> Thursday July 16th at 1 PM</strong>. <strong> Come by and see some guitars, touch some guitars and even learn to play a few notes!</strong> The event will be held at our school which is located at the <a _mce_href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Rob+Compagna+Guitar+School/@42.603307,-71.626892,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x89e3ea1549af34ab:0xe76767b940518eaa?hl=en" _mce_style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Rob+Compagna+Guitar+School/@42.603307,-71.626892,17z/data=%213m1%214b1%214m2%213m1%211s0x89e3ea1549af34ab:0xe76767b940518eaa?hl=en" style="color: blue ! important; text-decoration: underline ! important;" target="_blank">Clover Farm General Store</a> in West Groton at<strong> 9 West Main St., Groton, MA.</strong><br><br><span _mce_style="text-decoration: underline;" style="text-decoration: underline;">About ArtsNashoba</span>:<br><br><a _mce_href="http://www.artsnashoba.org/" _mce_style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://www.artsnashoba.org/" style="color: blue ! important; text-decoration: underline ! important;" target="_blank">ArtsNashoba</a> is a great local non profit established to help provide opportunities for youth to learn and grow using artistic endeavors as development tools, helping kids soar into their futures with a strong appreciation for the Arts.<br><br>For their 2015 - 2016 season they will be producing two awesome musicals: <strong>You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown</strong> (this fall) and <strong>Shrek</strong> (next spring). Visit them on their website <a _mce_href="http://www.artsnashoba.org/" _mce_style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://www.artsnashoba.org/" style="color: blue ! important; text-decoration: underline ! important;" target="_blank">artsnashoba.org</a> and learn about all they have going!Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/35252662015-02-12T10:26:53-05:002021-11-08T11:09:26-05:00Seth Connelly Guitar Clinic<strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/763574ab53025c0b8f7c11d570f60ed2d6d1f789/small/seth-connelly.jpg?1423754883" class="size_s justify_left border_" />Special Guitar Clinic!</strong><br><br>We are very pleased to announce a special guitar clinic on <strong>Saturday, February 21st at noon. </strong>We are blessed to be able to have <a _mce_href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYJKsEDY9y0" _mce_style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYJKsEDY9y0" style="color: blue ! important; text-decoration: underline ! important;" target="_blank">Seth Connelly</a> come down to our school for an hour of Q&A. Seth is an incredible guitarist (and singer too!) and plays guitar for the <a _mce_href="http://www.sethconnelly.com/Salty_Dawgs.html" _mce_style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://www.sethconnelly.com/Salty_Dawgs.html" style="color: blue ! important; text-decoration: underline ! important;" target="_blank">Salty Dawgs</a> and the Seeing Eye Boys and Girl. He also runs <a _mce_href="http://www.sethconnelly.com/Humming_Lake_Studio.html" _mce_style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://www.sethconnelly.com/Humming_Lake_Studio.html" style="color: blue ! important; text-decoration: underline ! important;" target="_blank">Humming Lake Studio</a> where he has recorded over 45 artists.<br><br><strong>Check out this excerpt of Seth's wonderful playing</strong> in his performance of "<a _mce_href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Vh4e9y5E54U#t=262" _mce_style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Vh4e9y5E54U#t=262" style="color: blue ! important; text-decoration: underline ! important;" target="_blank">If I Only Had a Brain</a> " from the Wizard of Oz. The guitar work is fantastic, especially for those of you who are acoustic guitarists and lovers of jazz<strong>. </strong><br><br>We are truly blessed to have Seth come down to the school and share some of his time with us. Please, please, please come on down and pick Seth's brain on<br><strong>Saturday, February 21st at noon!</strong>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/32693562014-11-06T10:52:58-05:002017-01-15T18:50:16-05:00Holiday Sing-a-long December 11th<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/23022bfc66b4cbce422cb30b06646ca6bd83091d/medium/guitar-santa.jpg?1415289145" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Don't miss our Holiday Sing-a-long on December 11th! This will be occurring at the Clover Farm General Store on 9 West Main St. in West Groton at 7 PM. The students will have some special performances plus play a whole bunch of Holiday songs that we all can sing too! This is going to be a great first event! Don't miss it!Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/32600312014-10-31T09:43:48-04:002014-10-31T09:46:57-04:00October Open House video now available!Hi Everyone!<br><br>We now have a video detailing some of the highlights of our <strong>October Open House</strong> a few weeks ago. We are very proud of the students who came in and performed for us that night. <strong>Thanks for making us the premier guitar school in our area! </strong><br><br>Click <a contents="here" data-link-label="Media" data-link-type="page" href="/media">here</a> to view the video.Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/32465512014-10-23T12:08:38-04:002017-01-15T18:50:16-05:00October Open House a Resounding Success!<div class="captioned justify_right"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/72bf56d5c66a7c8d14ada649ae786dab7512f2db/medium/october-open-house-2014-guitar-squad.png?1414079777" class="size_orig justify_right border_" /><p class="caption">Guitar Squad performing 'Happy'</p></div>In case you missed it last Thursday, we had an<strong> Open House Event</strong> where many of our students performed. <strong> This was our biggest turnout for an Open House</strong>, which was hard to imagine considering our turnout at our last Open House!<br><br>Kicking it off was our very own <strong>Guitar Squad</strong> (pictured) with students<strong> Zoe Saldana, Matthew Egan </strong>and<strong> Sophia Egan</strong> performing three popular songs instrumentally ("Happy", "We are Never Ever Getting Back Together" and "Demon"). We then had<strong> Sophia Egan</strong> perform an inspiring singing version on guitar of "Let It Go" from the movie <em>Frozen</em>. Followed by that was <strong>Samantha Schulz</strong> playing and singing her own beautiful original song "This Love." <br><br>We then had three students (<strong>Warren R. Callen, Ben Miller </strong>and<strong> Gus Angulo</strong>) from our<strong> Kids Rock Guitar program</strong> perform a special arrangement of "Carry On (Wayward Son)" by Kansas. Afterwards, we then had a big jam session with several of our students performing including <strong>Ben Chaco</strong> and Assistant Guitar Instructor <strong>Matt Hamer</strong>. Then at the end of the show, <strong>Warren Callen</strong> (Warren R. Callen's dad) performed "Is There Anybody Out There" by Pink Floyd.<br><br><strong>Video footage was taken of the event and is available on our <a contents="Media" data-link-label="Media" data-link-type="page" href="/media">Media</a> tab here on this website!</strong>Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/32357122014-10-16T13:56:43-04:002020-12-12T08:54:22-05:00We now have our own online Guitar Store!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/dcb00a2efcfa4c6380ab1bece10590a46c9707c6/medium/online-store.png?1413482334" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><br><br>Hi Everyone, check out our new <a contents="Store" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store">Store</a> tab on our website. Powered by Amazon, you now can purchase thousands of guitars and accessories all through the safety of Amazon. Click on our Store tab or click <a contents="here" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store">here</a> to see it!Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/28709212014-04-14T21:41:03-04:002017-01-15T18:50:15-05:00Grotonfest 2014<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/76ab77a0054588f569581095d9edfc3996aaf903/medium/grotonfest-in-full-swing.jpg?1408632669" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><b>See us at Grotonfest!</b><br><br>Last year at Grotonfest was a blast! We were busy, busy, busy having fun talking to everyone interested in learning guitar. We also had fun performing too!<br><br><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001_GkabI-WvY8N8M1I-blRmH6hC46uoHfpzskG_47vcQHtcg5g8oHgbIIFCJMgnbl-td8DRzmoTbGVBi_tQAKBJh88d4X9r_gJys9ylicdj6w=" shape="rect" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Grotonfest</a> this year is this<strong> Saturday (9/20)</strong> from <strong>10:30 AM - 4:30 PM</strong>. As mentioned above, this year we have a special offer:<strong> those people who visit our booth and sign up for our newsletter will receive a certificate for a free guitar lesson!</strong> If you are already on our newsletter list, you can still receive it by visiting us at the booth. <br><br><strong>This is an excellent opportunity for those people who are interested in learning the guitar but want to try it out first!</strong> A guitar will be provided during the lesson.<br><br>Also, two of our very own students, <strong>Ben Chaco</strong> and <strong>Samantha Schulz</strong> will be performing along side the <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001_GkabI-WvY8N8M1I-blRmH6hC46uoHfpzskG_47vcQHtcg5g8oHgbIIFCJMgnbl-td8DRzmoTbGRZFob0qUKWwM71Srp5bZMxl2eRm3ajodXmlH51AmDxg==" shape="rect" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Summertime Trio</a> on the big stage at Grotonfest too from 12:30 - 1 PM. So, make sure you come to Grotonfest! <br><br>Lastly, guitars and amps will be at our booth. If you you want to jam with us, just say so!<br><br>For info on <strong>Grotonfest</strong>, click <a _mce_href="http://www.grotonfest.com/" _mce_style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://www.grotonfest.com/" style="color: blue ! important; text-decoration: underline ! important;" target="_blank">here</a>.Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/28709172014-04-14T21:38:33-04:002014-04-14T21:42:16-04:00March Open HouseThe Open House last Thursday was our biggest Open House yet! Thanks to all of our students who came by and participated. And, thanks to all of the people who came down and viewed the free entertainment too. We love giving our students an opportunity to perform in a friendly environment (for many of them, it's their first!). :) On hand were our students <strong>Samantha Schulz</strong>, <strong>Ben Chaco</strong>, <strong>Justin LaValley</strong> and <strong>Gus Angulo</strong>! A round of applause to all of them! We also had a visit from the <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GzlXCaobhV0HYuJ92wh8ejuI5zhdf4LTdSz4yp4B-WhQB4aMhXO5EdmQIUEZO9pE_YSVk_5QhBfVNig3qKTV0XtSwJEOCySkmRi8VHBU1Hi27arqZ6FvmdMq74CyV2aJAWPbVSmLkVp83aW8phCLi3N6fFumm9hsYpcZJrOBSqybP0zim5S223JIyKh02qOfJjFLooY41RtogQ7hYxIK_5WRJ6PSLtTmItEV1Q-E4VsKgf8eHrOuVrQq2bcCO0P-C6BXgfgCSNfhcouf9Uq4ZZPUS7kMPb3K5-U74SJMeRMaYiUDQ2Pqkr6BLWeufVAv99QKl_D8fmMlAer7LJSqRZXwHrl8Hebo4JzBtAXpwGW8dvb2Nufe-g==&c=Zk9-5swy72llv6jDiUJsI8Z54XjZaZCRWYnfKqe7Yr5TdILLngb2qA==&ch=U_3PGcwO5Py0mjyjp8RPNduDDwOl9wC9dbofa8pNXa3pSYzFaNWSgw==" shape="rect" target="_blank">Summertime Jazz Trio</a> as well. <br><br>Check out out photos and videos tab for the pictures!Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/28709162014-04-14T21:37:41-04:002014-04-14T21:42:26-04:00February Open HouseFor those of you who couldn't make it, the Open House on Saturday was a riot! As promised, <strong>Emilie Faucher</strong> was on hand to perform some beautiful numbers on piano. Plus the <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FIJ6pSzU6Z1ankOIt9WYDbfEbSbRNVDovrlkyRYI8MWc5uR_EQpB86CHVJwrxFpiFtp7bWhwancTPHRFLGEcS0uQPpMI9fBd9D1hV02zjnLOYVryKdKx09HaEkvzW0J_zb6P7MY8nWb2rzxeGzRCzBFAJrhFEhYrKoDKvVd6r-FP5vI4F-lIG6ra-YAotjXPYymgfRj5xlNzl8inWSjyMrhb7up7U2wzbv9F5xLMqXzc9Mv-KTWfHapliD94Iwm44_VAWVq5ob_PXQdlSUK1PK2XaQefV_p_WM76P_d8Wt1AQz0eajiEdZjVipb6RQ0R1j_OOMjGfhnKKzMRSWPboEq3ScTBSp6Qo42LEFkruvJwRWhGgpm_Ng==&c=FKMqdrN6qocHlPbP6J5XM13oLBs3X08-Gh6_xCgm7sFY1AEXSlyrLw==&ch=llRnYOnf77-6NQz7V1zGPqrZ6KUm_PSHZsP-_L5iVNlO9eCxDrvpQg==" target="_blank">Summertime Jazz trio</a> was on hand as well. Finally, sitting in on a number of performances doing lead guitar work was our very own student<strong> Ben Chaco</strong>. Way to go Ben for learning and growing on guitar! A special thanks goes out to all of those in attendance!<br><br>Finally,<strong> one free gift certificate of two free guitar lessons</strong> was given to one lucky visitor! Make sure you attend the next open house in March to get your chance to win free guitar lessons!<br><br>Check out out photos and videos tab for the pictures!<br><br> Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/24509932014-03-05T08:41:10-05:002014-04-14T21:42:36-04:001st RCGS Open House!<strong>January Open House</strong><br> <br><strong>This Friday, January 24th at 6 PM</strong> at the <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Lm6sEAePgV0aO5-vXFXIERVKsSfSeHVNddrnIttiufZDlJ-SklHxs2ZA8z2eRH1pF6O1yc8magjNsfkNh4xSk0TCYeLUwLVQps3hldwIn6S0inXx4F_p_Tf99h8F2SKtQ7vJxChWNnmVdfvq3hCbrldvOwyiAPks7LHRiqPjZdIqNFqDGciowCNk-rcEAoMPX8EZan_p1ARcTUY8Yq_5CrxrC_8aSri05J8kFmw2otcFg1np5_rOa6PzaMZ1xBFAj8Cr0Qp4UgEI5lBunbJCQJ-1e8Mqs9pm&c=&ch=" shape="rect" target="_blank">Clover Farm General Store</a> in West Groton, come and see our first<strong> Open House event!</strong> Stop by the school, meet our wonderful staff, find out more about our programs, learn more about guitar and get tips on how to play whatever it is you want to play. Above all, stop by and have fun! There will be<strong> performances by students from our school</strong>, plus a <strong>special performance by Rob</strong>. Snacks will be served.<br><br> The Clover Farm General Store is located on<strong> 9 West Main St., Groton MA 01450</strong>. We'll see you there!<br><br>Check out out photos and videos tab for the pictures!Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/18021392014-03-05T08:40:51-05:002021-10-05T07:05:06-04:00$50 Kimball Farm Gift Card Giveaway Winner!And the winner of the $50 Gift Card Giveaway raffle as a reward for liking us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RobCompagnaGuitarSchool" target="_new">Facebook</a>, goes too.... drum roll, please.<br><br>Heather McClurg Ralston!<br><br>Congrats Heather!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/104596/3b692fcd509ebc880426311400fde2fbd545ca28/original/Kimball-Farm-Logo.png?1377287744" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="149" width="237" /><br><br><br> Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/18021382014-03-05T08:40:01-05:002017-01-15T18:50:14-05:00RCGS at Grotonfest!RCGS will be at Grotonfest on Saturday, September 21st. Stop by the RCGS booth and show some support for your very own school! Hoo-Ra!!!<br><a href="http://www.grotonfest.com/" target="_new">http://www.grotonfest.com/</a><br><br><img src="//www.grotonfest.com/img/gallery/km_header_v2.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br> Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/20404692013-11-13T09:24:44-05:002020-10-16T02:43:04-04:00RCGS Fundraiser Videos released!Check out the <a contents="Photos and Videos" data-link-label="Photos and Videos" data-link-type="page" href="/photos-and-videos">Photos and Videos</a> tab on our website for videos from the <strong>2013 RCGS Fall Fundraiser</strong> to raise funds for the <strong>Town of Groton Community Children's Fund</strong>. This was a great event with an evening full of fun for everyone involved. A raffle was held where people could win gift certificates and prizes from area businesses. A contest was held where people could guess the guitar solo's that Rob was playing during his Lead Guitar Medley. Free food of all sorts was in abundance. And, above all, people loved the excellent entertainment from some of the areas finest musical talent, who so generously volunteered their time for this event. Make sure you're there next year! In the meantime, enjoy our videos!Rob's Guitar Schooltag:robsguitarschool.net,2005:Post/18021372013-08-18T01:00:00-04:002017-01-15T18:50:13-05:001st Annual RCGS Fundraiser!We now have a date, location and charity for the first annual RCGS Charity Event! Mark it on your calendars! The RCGS charity event will be held on Saturday, October 19th from 6 PM - 8 PM at the Shirley Town Hall in Shirley, MA. 100% of the proceeds will go to support the Town of Groton Community Children's Fund. Entertainment and details will follow soon, but you can bet that you'll see some of the finest musical entertainment that Massachusetts has to offer! Details will be coming in the next few weeks.<br><br><img src="//www.shirley-ma.gov/pages/shirleyma_bcomm/CenterTownHall/DSC_0030.JPG" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Shirley Town Hall" /><br>Rob's Guitar School