Lessons
Doug de Vries covers the breadth from nylon string classical and Brazilian guitar to steel string finger-style & plectrum genres and jazz and blues electric guitar.
Doug teaches at Melbourne University and limited private students on request.Lesson bookings: (online or in person in Bentleigh, Vic, Australia)
SMS Diana on + 61 (0)433 855 580 / Email: dideeclark@gmail.com
In 2023 we created Bossa Nova Boot Camp for Acoustic Guitar
& Treasures of Brazilian Guitar & Choro
Masterclass series 1 & 2
with the brilliant Doug de Vries
It is brimming full of fun resources 'guitar chocolates' ...
Gilbert Ducasse
'Bossa Nova Boot Camp' Guitar Masterclasses for performers & students
Explore the subtleties of Bossa Nova and Brazilian Jazz. One composition covered in each stand-alone weekly module.
Class format designed to suit all levels (intermediate-advanced) with comprehensive materials, including practice clips...
Series 1 Bossa for Acoustic Gtr Masterclass Modules
available to order below
Teacher/Arranger: Doug de Vries
Order Guitar masterclassclass & materials HERE: Guitar Masterclass Series 1
Format:
6 songs - One song: melody, accompaniment & interpretation
Wave solo Gtr by Doug de Vries
Manhã de Carnaval DdV on Youtube (arranged for solo Gtr) inspired by Bonfá
Chega de Saudade - DdV (in style of João Gilberto)
Samba da Minha Terra - DdV
Garota de Ipanema (in style of Baden Powell)
Desafinado - DdV
Module 1: Wave accompaniment demo vid clip with Doug here:
“The series has been fantastic; I loved every minute. The resources are extraordinary and will continue to give gifts for years to come. Like layers of an onion...No matter how deep, you come back and discover even more.
All the prep, and the arrangements are absolute gold.
Every time I look, I find more little details and other ways of thinking about things...learning different pathways, loving the scenic route through those harmonic changes! Thanks to all 3 (producer/hosts) Mila, Diana and Doug for bringing so much humanity and awesome musicology to these sessions.” Tim Nikolsky
Each song masterclass is approx 90 mins duration
Fees: AUD $30 for 1 song module; $25 each for 2 or more
The Program Includes:
· Historical context of the compositions/Composers
· Charts, chord diagrams & tab provided
· Acoustic guitar foundation techniques and
· Music fundamentals covered each arrangement
· Brazilian rhythms, phrasing and chord voicing
· Arrangement Charts in 2 keys with practice clips for solo gtr/accompaniment.
Classes in English are live from Melbourne (Australia) and Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) via ZOOM
Order from Series 1 Guitar Edition Bossa Nova Boot Camp Modules & Materials
Here:
Bossa Nova Boot Camp Acoustic GUITAR Masterclass series 1
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BRAZILIAN GTR MASTERCLASS - SERIES 2
'Treasures of Brazilian Guitar' focuses on Choro and standards for solo/guitarists & teachers
Explore the subtleties of Brazilian Guitar.
One composition covered in each of the Choro part 1 & 2 modules.
The third masterclass 'Treasures of Brazilian Gtr' covers notable Guitarist/Composers of the culture.
Order Modules here: Series 2 enrolment form
Teacher: Doug de Vries
Class/Song Schedule:
CHORO Part 1 - Tua Imagem played by DdV (Canhoto da Paraíba)
CHORO Part 2 – Tira Poeira (Sátiro Bilhar)
Treasures of Brazilian Guitar - Dino 7 cordas, Rosinha de Valença, Rafael Rabello, Egberto Gismonti,
Paulinho Nogueira, Badi & the Assad Brothers, Guinga.
75 to 90 mins on each song module
Additional Information:
Online song masterclass is delivered live via Rio+Melbourne - zoom session is recorded for later revision.
Modules are designed by professional musicians using best practice educational techniques.
One on one lesson available after completion of a song module on request
$30 AUD per module - Sign up for 2 or more for $25 each
Order Tresures of Brazilian Gtr & Choro (series 2) HERE
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If you have any questions please contact:
Diana @BossaNovaBootCamp in Australia
Ph: +61 (0)433 855 580
dideeclark@gmail.com
www.dianaclark.com.au/bossa-nova-boot-camp
Mila - Mi La Musica in Brazil
WhatsApp: +55 21 99301.1398
milaschiavo@milamusic.net
Instagram - Bossa Nova Boot Camp
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YouTube - Doug de Vries
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De Vries established 'Roda de Choro Melbourne' where followers of choro can learn in casual get togethers.
Check the Facebook page for updates on future gatherings - www.facebook.com/melbournechoro
For some instant access to free online lessons with Doug - click these links:
