Three of South Africa’s most accomplished musicians will share their knowledge and skills during a series of workshops at Splashy Fen on Saturday 11 April.

Syd Kitchen

Poet/guitarist/singer/song fighter, Syd Kitchen has been teaching music in his beloved Durban since 1977. He has a BA (Hons) degree in Musicology (cum laude) and has taught literally thousands of musicians (some who have gone on to great things) the ability to think about their craft as a source of change in their lives.

Syd’s workshop will focus on the art of writing a song. This will include the discovery of the idea behind the song, the harmonic framework of the idea, the relationship between the harmony and the melody of the song, and the creation of the lyrical content that propels the idea to fruition.

Cost: Free
Time: 10:00 (meet at the Info Tent at 09:45)

Tony Cox

Legendary acoustic guitarist Tony Cox will be giving a special discounted Splashy Fen acoustic guitar workshop for those students of the guitar who would like to further their skills. Tony is an icon of the acoustic guitar and a multiple award-winning composer and recording artist who now lives in the UK and performs world-wide.

If you would like to spend three hours with a master of the instrument, looking at finger-picking techniques, chords, harmony, dynamic playing techniques and even tips on how to perform live, be sure to book your spot.

Cost: R250 per person (normal price R500)
Time: 11:00 (meet at the Info Tent at 10:45)

Nibs van der Spuy

Mr Price Home is proud to present a free guitar workshop with legendary South African guitarist, Nibs van der Spuy. This 90-minute workshop is aimed at all playing levels and will include various styles and techniques and inspire guitarists to take their playing to new creative heights.

Nibs performs around the world as a soloist and gained widespread recognition following the release of his albums ‘Beautiful Feet’ (2007) and more recently, ‘A Bird in the Hand’ (2008). He has shared the stage with such luminaries as Jack Johnson, Ben Harper and Crosby, Stills and Nash and his spellbinding acoustic style has been praised by major publications from the UK Guardian to the Sydney Herald.

Cost: Free
Time: 12:00 (meet at the Info Tent at 11:45

Bookings: Info Tent
What to bring: Guitars, notepaper, recording devices