Mert Sela - Classical Guitarist

Mert studied guitar in Turkey, receiving a Bachelors degree from Kocaeli University. Since then, he has been teaching guitar for 25 years with the capability of teaching at an advanced level. Mert has organized many guitar workshops and recitals over the past two decades, and he is happy to bring his educational prowess to the metro-Detroit area.

During this 90-minute workshop, Mert Sela will cover the basics on some aspects of music theory such as intervals, chords, scales, modes, transpositions, guitar tablature, and chord positions utilizing the Sela Music Theory Clock, which Mert claims is the “easiest way of understanding music theory.” Mert’s invention is a graphical structure that focuses on visual memory in conveying information, providing convenience in calculating intervals, chords, scales, modes, transpositions, and chord positions. Mert’s aim with this invention was to explain and teach the basic knowledge of music theory in a practical way, replacing older methods that Mert found “complicated and difficult.”

Participants are not required to know music theory to participate. To follow along with the workshop, Mert requires attendees to download the “Music Clock Theory” app from the app store.

Free admission to concert with purchase of a workshop ticket

Mert Sela Flamenco - Classical Guitar Concert

Friday, October 3rd @ 8:00pm

How Songs Work (All Levels)

There is a chord associated with each of the seven notes of a major scale. When played in context, each chord evokes a certain emotional response from the listener. Learning these chordal relationships will open your ears to the chord progressions to millions of songs. This is the first step to learning to play by ear and could change the way you listen to and play music.

Knowledge of finger positions for C, dm, em, F, G, am, helpful.

The “How Songs Work (All Levels)” workshop will be followed by a 45 minute concert.

Join us at the shop for a workshop and performance with Nashville legend, David Grier!

In 1988, David began recording a series of critically acclaimed solo albums for the Rounder Records label. It was these recordings that pushed David to the forefront of the Bluegrass scene and brought him three IBMA Guitar Player of the Year awards. In 2000, David was recognized by Acoustic Guitar Magazine as one of the “Artists of the Decade” and his solo album "I've Got the House to Myself" was included in the "100 Essential Acoustic Guitar Recordings of All Time." He has also played on four Grammy Award-winning albums (True Life Blues: A Tribute to Bill Monroe; The Great Dobro Sessions; Alison Brown’s Fairweather; and Amazing Grace 2: A Country Salute to Gospel). 

On his newest upcoming album, “Ways of the World”, David showcases his vocals for the first time on five original songs. The new album is a brilliant example of David’s expansive capability and artistic evolution. He continues to captivate listeners with exciting new material while keeping traditional virtuosic flatpick guitar at the heart of his sound.

During the workshop, David will answer any questions you may have about flatpicking, highlighting concepts that are crucial to the art.

Flatpicking Workshop: 7:00-8:30pm

Concert Only: 8:45

In partnership with Michigan Fingerstyle Guitar Society, we’re excited to host renowned Japanese-born fingerstyle guitarist Hiroya Tsukamoto for an immersive guitar workshop and concert.

Workshop: Learn from a virtuoso as Hiroya demystifies his intricate fingerstyle guitar techniques, focusing on blending storytelling with music and mastering right-hand techniques, picking patterns, and melodic phrasing.

Concert: Experience a one-of-a-kind performance that transcends cultural boundaries. With soulful melodies and lyrical narratives, Hiroya’s artistry—celebrated by Acoustic Guitar magazine as "delicate, fluid, and beautifully detailed"—has captivated audiences worldwide, from the Blue Note NYC to the United Nations.

TIMES:

WORKSHOP: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
CONCERT: 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

PRICING:

Workshop: $40/person
Concert: $15/person
Both: $50/person

Reserve your spot today! Limited seating available. Purchase tickets via the link in the event.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience Hiroya’s stunning blend of storytelling and masterful guitar!

Get a taste of Hiroya’s artistry:

Gemini Bridge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BWGEbK6xCk
From Coast to Coast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fT0LcrKAjJQ

Pre order your tickets here https://linktr.ee/fingerstyle

Pursell Lutherie is proud to host the Welsh guitar virtuoso in-store for a workshop and concert. During the workshop Gareth will be demystifying the Merle Travis/Chet Atkins/Jerry Reed picking style, with a specific focus on; right hand technique, thumb independence, picking patterns and much more.

Workshop: $60/person (or $50 with proof of purchase of concert ticket) 3:30 PM-5:00 PM

Concert $20/person 7:30 PM - -9:00 PM

Come join us Friday July 28th for a concert with Jim Mead, life long guitar player, songwriter and performer. All are welcome. The concert is free. There is a suggested donation of $5.

Come join us for another amazing concert and guitar workshop on Jun 4th. The workshop will start at 1:30, and is available to all levels of guitar player. The concert will start at 3:00. Tickets for the concert are $20 and the workshop is $35.

Come join us for our monthly ukulele learning jam hosted my none other than Jim D’Ville. All ages and all skill levels are welcome. The event will also be streamed on zoom. Please see Jim’s facebook page for more details.

We are proud to present Hiroya Tsukamoto Friday September 9th at 7:00.

Tickets are $20 at the door.

Hiroya Tsukamoto is an innovative guitarist and composer who fuses folk, jazz, and world music. Born and raised in Japan, in 2000 he received a scholarship to Berklee College of music and came to the U.S.

Tsukamoto’s instrumental abilities are indeed breathtaking and astounding, but his performances are so much more than that. He has the unique capability of engaging an audience thru a personable and genuine approach that transfixes his audience and almost transcends his capabilities as a guitarist. Audience members will be mesmerized; Tsukamoto plays with an effortless skill on the guitar and a repertoire that will have you traveling the world, not to mention experiencing new sounds with his own compositions.

Tsukamoto headlines concerts throughout the U.S. as well as internationally including Blue Note in NYC, United Nations and Japanese National Television. Hiroya won 2nd place in International Finger Style Guitar Championship in 2018.

Website: www.hiroyatsukamoto.com
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/HiroyaMusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiroya_tsukamoto/

Come on by for fingerstyle song circle. Bring your guitar or just come to chat and Listen. Please RSVP if you plan to attend.