Directions to Horizon Workshops and Acoustic Instruments 101
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Written Directions
Map (click here)

From Danville/Pleasanton (680 South)

      680 No. (to Walnut Creek)
      Exit: Rudgear
      Right: Rudgear
      Left: San Miguel
      Right: Mountain View
      Left: Walnut Blvd.
      Right on Eckley
      ... to 55 Eckley Lane

The Horizon and Acoustic Instruments workshops are at:

Mt. Diablo Unitarian Church
 Gilmartin Bldg. (Children's Chapel)
55 Eckley Lane
Walnut Creek, CA

Click here to get to a Map to the Workshops.


From Lafayette/Oakland (Hwy 24 West)

    Hwy 24 (toward Walnut Creek)
     680 No. (toward Sacramento)
     Exit: Ygnacio Valley Blvd.
     Right: Ygnicio Vally Blvd.
     Right: Walnut Blvd. (Not Walnut Ave.!)
     Left: Eckley      

-- or --

     Hwy 24 (toward Walnut Creek)
      680 So. (toward San Jose)
      Exit: South Main
      Right: South Main
      Left: Rudgear Rd.
      Left: San Miguel
      Right: Mountain View
      Left: Walnut Blvd.
      Right on Eckley
       ... to 55 Eckley Lane


John Blasquez teaches a number of
ongoing music workshops

The Horizon Workshops •  Acoustic Instruments 101
Fiddling for Violinists

 In Horizon Workshop and Acoustic Instruments 101
it's a mix of musicians playing:
 
Fiddle • Mandolin • Guitar • Banjo • Bass ...

Here's the workshop philosophy in a nutshell. In addition to the love of practicing and playing music, there are a few essential motivators for musicians:

   • Hearing people play music — right there, live and in person!
   • Playing with other people.
   • Performing.
   • Meeting other musicians
   • Being musically creative.

These opportunities are in abundant supply in both the Horizon workshop and Acoustic Instruments 101.

Acoustic Instruments 101 develops individual musicianship by teaching repertoire, memory skills, physical relaxation, emotional relaxation (poise and presence), improvisation, and the practical aspects of music theory. Also there's coaching in rehearsing, arranging and performing. It's a perfect class for people just beginning to play music with others, and it's an excellent course for those who haven't yet taken the plunge.

The Horizon Workshop focuses on bringing your existing musical knowledge to rehearsals and group performances. Think of it as a jam session with structure, direction, and helpful guidance ... plus an attentive, supportive audience! You'll get lots of pointers on arranging music, collaborating musically, fostering creativity, and sharing your sharing knowledge of music. In addition to group performances, members may perform solo occasionally — in fact that's one of the ways we introduce material to the class.

Fiddling for Violinists This workshop is a cordial introduction to the fiddle — the festive folk cousin to the queen of the orchestra! This is a thorough, well-paced introduction, valuable even to those with years of fiddling experience.

Come join us for the social side of music!

From Pleasant Hill / Concord (680 North)

     Hwy 24 (toward Walnut Creek)
     680 So. (toward San Jose)
     Exit: Ygnacio Valley Blvd.
     Left: Ygnacio Valley Blvd.
     Right: Walnut Blvd. (Not Walnut Ave.!)
     Left: Eckley

-- or --

      Hwy 24 (toward Walnut Creek)
      680 So. (toward San Jose)
      Exit: South Main
      Right: South Main
      Left: Rudgear Rd.
      Left: San Miguel
      Right: Mountain View
      Left: Walnut Blvd.
      Right on Eckley
      ... to 55 Eckley Lane

From Ygnacio Valley Blvd. (W.C., Concord)

      South on Walnut Blvd. (Not Walnut Ave.!)
      Left: Eckley
      ... to 55 Eckley Lane











































Fiddle, Guitar, Violin, Mandolin & Bodhran
Private music lessons, Group Instruction,
Workshops, Introductory Classes & Jam Sessions.

Workshops open to fiddlers, violinists, guitarists, banjo players, bassists, and othe musicians too.

Lessons in Walnut Creek, California. •  Near Danville, Alamo, Blackhawk, Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga, Pleasant Hill, Martinez, Concord, Clayton, Brentwood, San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton, Oakland, Piedmont, Alameda, Castro Valley, Hayward, Fremont, San Leandro, Berkeley, Albany, Emeryville, El Cerrito, El Sobrante, Kensington, Pinole, Hercules, Crockett, Benicia, Napa, Novato, Vallejo, Vacaville, Livermore, Stockton, Modesto, and San Francisco.

Serving the San Francisco Bay Area,
Contra Costa County and Alameda County, CA