Chicago Blues Camp is a unique 5 day immersive learning and performance opportunity for adult musicians to learn and play authentic Chicago Blues with leading blues performers. There are two 1-week camp sessions during the month of June. Learn blues guitar, blues bass or blues harp from the best. Learn classic Chicago Blues songs.

1. CHICAGO BLUES CAMP
WWW.CHICAGOBLUESCAMP.COM
A unique opportunity to
learn Chicago Style Blues
from the leading blues
performers in Chicago
today
Get Your Mojo Working

2. WHAT IS CHICAGO BLUES CAMP?
5 Days of Chicago Blues
Downtown Chicago, intergalactic home
of the blues
Improve your skills
Learn Chicago style blues
Enhance your technical and musical
abilities
Play Chicago style blues on your own, or
with an ensemble, learn how to jam
Learn from leading Chicago Blues
musicians
Classes in:
 Blues Guitar levels 1, 2, 3
 Blues Bass
 Blues Harp
The blues scales
Blues licks and bass lines
Blues forms, variations and rhythms
Learn classic Chicago Blues songs
Learn Chicago Blues history and culture
Visit famous Chicago Blues Clubs
Special Chicago Blues Festival opportunities

3. CLASSES
BLUES GUITAR 1
 Learn 8/12 bar blues forms
 Chord forms used in major and minor Blues
 Time keeping, the essence of making music
BLUES GUITAR 2
 Learn variations and alternate blues forms, minor
blues forms, popular blues rhythms
 Chord inversions used in major and minor Blues
progressions.
 Counting and comping through the various forms.
BLUES GUITAR 3
 The blues scales
 Common idiomatic expressive nuances applied
through articulations/bends, slides, hammers and
pull-offs
 Tone and its relationship to playing technique, its
relationship to the instrument, and to the
amplifier.
 Motif development and what makes a distinctive
melody.
BLUES BASS 1
 The Blues scale and bass lines
 8/12 bar blues forms
 Time keeping, the essence of making music.
 Holding down the bottom with the bass, creating a
solid foundation, subtlety of the “Deep pocket.”
 Appropriate bass “orchestration”. Patterns for the
various feels. Doubling the bass line or main riff,
playing counter rhythms.
BLUES HARP 1
 The Blues scale
 basic blues chords, licks and solos
 note bending and tongue blocking
All classes teach performance tips and tricks
All classes teach how to play with others – jam
session protocols and generally accepted best
practices
All classes teach 12 classic Chicago blues songs

4. LOCATION
Chicago Blues Camp is located in downtown Chicago. Classes are held at the
facilities of the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University.
Student lodging, meals, lectures
and workshops are held in Roosevelt’s Wabash Avenue high rise dorm.
To learn more go to:
www.ChicagoBluesCamp.com

5. 2017 SCHEDULE
Session 1, June 5-9,
2017
 Classes
Blues Guitar 1, 2, 3
Blues Bass, Blues Harp
Session 2, June 12-16,
2017
 Classes
Blues Guitar 1, 2, 3
Blues Bass, Blues Harp
To learn more go to: www.ChicagoBluesCamp.com
2017 Chicago Blues Festival June 9-11

6. 2017 BLUES ARTISTS
INSTRUCTORS
Guitar
 Rockin’ Johnny Burgin
 Jimmy Burns
 Billy Flynn
 Paul Kaye
 Donald Kinsey
Bass
 Mike Zabrin
 Harlan Terson
Harp
 Billy Branch
GUEST ARTISTS
Guitar
 Lurrie Bell
 Chainsaw Dupont
 Tom Holland
 Charlie Love
 Rick Kreher
 John Primer
 Eddie Taylor Jr.
 Mike Wheeler
Harp
 Omar Coleman
 Joe Filisko
 Martin Lang
 Matthew Skoller/Lurrie Bell
Bass
 Melvin Smith
 Bob Stroger

7. ABOUT US
Our Vision is to become a vital member of
the Chicago Blues Community actively
supporting and promoting Chicago Blues
music, performers and venues
Our Mission is to be the best place to learn
how to play Chicago style blues and to
create a unique and fulfilling immersion
experience in the Chicago Blues music
culture
We are dedicated to the appreciation and
understanding of all aspects of Chicago
Blues
and the culture in which it has evolved and
grown
We are committed to creating an
exceptional experience in learning
Chicago Blues that not only enhances
adult musicians’ understanding and
abilities, but also promotes and supports
the Chicago Blues community and
culture.
We will partner with Chicago music
education providers, practicing Chicago
Blues performers, and the Chicago Blues
community to deliver a unique
opportunity for adult amateur musicians
to learn how to play and appreciate
Chicago Blues music.
To learn more : www.ChicagoBluesCamp.com

8. CHICAGO BLUES CAMP
WWW.CHICAGOBLUESCAMP.COM
A unique opportunity to
learn Chicago Style Blues
from the leading blues
performers in Chicago
today
Get Your Mojo Working