Looper Pedal "Sandbox" Sessions
About Looper Pedal "Sandbox" Sessions
Do you own a looper pedal that has been collecting dust in the drawer? Would you like to start using it to get better at making music alone or with others? Do you like being challenged creatively and getting genuine constructive feedback?
The Looper Pedal "Sandbox" Sessions are open-form classes that will change and adapt to fit the group's creative needs on any given week. Pop in for an occasional session to observe, learn, and play, or subscribe weekly to get to know other folks who like to make music the way you do too. There are opportunities for collaboration and creativity, as well as technically challenging musical puzzles and tasks designed to help you break out of your habits and practice routines.
If you are unsure of how to use your looper pedal functions, or simply want a refresher course before jumping in, I would highly recommend signing up for the introductory "Looper Pedal Studies for Guitar" before enrolling in the "Sandbox" Sessions. I am happy to meet with you for a free 15 minute assessment if you have questions! This class is not exclusively limited to guitar, so please don't hesitate to reach out if you play something else and are interested.
This class is limited to 12 students.
Class Goals
- Goal 1: Utilize the looper pedal as a practice tool to identify, target, and improve gaps in your playing.
- Goal 2: Compose music and learn general strategies for creativity and expression.
- Goal 3: Solve weekly musical puzzles and challenges to improve your ability to "see and hear the fretboard."
- Goal 4: Gain a larger perspective of the creative process and make musical connections.
- Goal 5: Share creative works in a friendly/safe environment and get constructive feedback.
Age Range
Teens and Adults
Skill Level
Basic Looper Proficiency, or has completed the "Looper Pedal Studies for Guitar" course. Sign up for a free 15 minute session to chat if you are at all unsure!
Contact the Teacher
Send a direct message from the teacher's profile page with any questions you might have about the class.
When
Biweekly 55-min live online sessions on Tuesdays at 8 pm ET | 5 pm PT on the schedule below.
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Enrolled students receive lifetime access to the video recording of the class.
How It Works
Enroll above to save your spot in the class. Lessonface will send you a confirmation right away, and a Zoom link 24 hours before each session's start time. You can log into your Lessonface dashboard to access class materials, communicate with your instructor, join the live Zoom session, and access the class recordings and chat transcript afterward. Contact us with any questions. This class, and all lessons and classes on Lessonface, are covered by the Lessonface Guarantee.
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Sam Marvin
An active musician for nearly two decades, Sam has been teaching Guitar and Music Theory privately since 2014. After earning a Masters Degree in Ethnomusicology from the University of Chicago, Sam moved to Colorado to manage a small music shop and teach. Over those 5 years in Colorado, Sam honed his craft and further cultivated his passion for teaching and learning. Now based in Massachusetts, Sam has performed for many years as a solo guitarist as well as a lead and rhythm guitarist for a variety of bands in different styles. Sam has an in-depth knowledge of Music Theory and Improvisation as they relate to guitar and harmonic analysis. Though his focus is the Guitar, Sam is a multi-instrumentalist and teaches, performs, and records a variety of instruments.
2020 Acoustic Guitar Teacher of the Year - Lessonface
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