[6-Week Workshop Series] Honky-Tonk Roots: Learning Classic Country Guitar

Name: [6-Week Workshop Series] Honky-Tonk Roots: Learning Classic Country Guitar
Start: 2026-01-24T17:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-01-24T20:00:00-07:00
Location: Highland Park Community Association, Calgary

Schedule

Sat Jan 24 2026 at 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Highland Park Community Association, Calgary | Calgary, AB

Ready to saddle up and dive into the twangy world of classic country? This 6-week series explores the heart of honky-tonk, outlaw, and traditional country guitar—one level at a time. Whether you're just starting out or looking to add more feel to your playing, there’s a spot for you.
Each level has a unique focus, hands-on instruction, and real songs you’ll actually want to play. You’ll leave each session with more confidence, better rhythm, and a deeper understanding of what makes country sound like country.
📍 Location: Highland Park Community Centre (3716 2 St NW, Calgary, AB T2K 0Y4)
📅 Dates: Saturdays – January 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14 & 21
💵 Fee: $20 per session or $100 for the full 6-week series
💸 E-transfer: Send payment to [email protected] (with your full name, email address & level of series)
👨‍🏫 Instructor: Bob Dunn
Here’s how the series breaks down:
🌾 Newbies – 5:00 to 5:45 PM
Brand new to guitar or still figuring out where your fingers go? This is your starting line. Learn your first chords, get a feel for strumming, and start playing real country songs from week one.
🎵 Sample songs: Country Roads, Your Cheatin’ Heart, On the Road Again
🤠 Beginners – 6:00 to 7:00 PM
Comfortable with chords but not sure how to get that country sound? We’ll dig into rhythm, bass-note strumming, and how to keep up in a jam. Perfect for players looking to level up their groove and expand their song list.
🎵 Sample songs: Mama Tried, Guitars, Cadillacs, Don’t Rock the Jukebox
🌅 Intermediates – 7:00 to 8:00 PM
You’ve got solid rhythm chops and want to add depth, dynamics, and lead touches to your playing. We’ll explore fills, shuffle feels, and how to play tastefully with the band—not over it.
🎵 Sample songs: Amarillo By Morning, Tulsa Time, Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way
This is your chance to connect with fellow guitarists, dig into great music, and bring that classic country sound to life—one strum at a time.