Focus Workshops

3-hour Saturday morning intensives designed to supercharge your progress on a specific topic. Maximum depth, maximum results.

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What Are Focus Workshops?

Unlike regular group classes that follow a progressive curriculum week to week, Focus Workshops dedicate an entire 3-hour Saturday morning to zoom in on one specific topic for maximum depth and hands-on practice.

Think of them as a magnifying glass for your playing. You pick the skill you want to sharpen, and we spend the entire session breaking it down, practicing it, and applying it to real music.

Workshops are designed to accelerate your development in targeted areas, whether you are breaking through a plateau or building a new skill from scratch.

Laser Focus One topic, explored thoroughly
Hands-On Practice Apply concepts immediately, not just theory
Accelerated Growth Breakthrough plateaus faster
Small Group Setting Focused attention and feedback

Pick Your Focus

Each workshop targets a specific area of guitar mastery. Choose the skill you want to level up.

Fretboard Mastery

Master the fretboard inside and out. Learn scale patterns, note locations, and navigation techniques to unlock the entire neck.

Creativity & Soloing

Break free from patterns and develop your own voice. Learn improvisation, phrasing, and creative approaches to soloing.

Total Guitar Mastery

A comprehensive deep-dive covering technique, theory, and musicianship. Build a complete foundation that connects all aspects of your playing.

Group Jam

Play with other musicians in a structured jam session. Learn to listen, respond, and contribute to a group musical experience.

Songwriters: Music Analysis

Analyze songs from the inside out. Study structure, harmony, melody, and arrangement to understand what makes great music work.

Songwriters: Composition

Write your own original music. Learn songwriting techniques, lyric craft, chord progression theory, and how to bring your ideas to life.

3-Hour Saturday Morning Intensives

Every workshop follows a proven three-phase structure across a full Saturday morning. Three hours of focused, hands-on instruction to supercharge your progress.

1

Learn the Concept

Your instructor breaks down the topic with clear explanations and live demonstrations. You will understand the "what" and "why" before picking up your guitar.

2

Practice Together

Guided exercises where everyone plays along. Your instructor walks the room, gives real-time feedback, and makes sure you are building the skill correctly.

3

Apply It

Put the skill to work in a real musical context. Play through songs, progressions, or jams that use what you just learned so it sticks.

Two Paths, One Mission

Regular classes and Focus Workshops are designed to work together. Here is how they complement each other.

Regular Classes

Steady, Structured Growth

  • Follow a progressive curriculum week to week
  • Build skills in a logical, layered sequence
  • Cover a broad range of topics over time
  • Consistent practice with your class group
  • Ideal for well-rounded development
Focus Workshops

Targeted, Intensive Mastery

  • Zero in on one skill for a full session
  • Accelerate past specific plateaus
  • Deep practice with immediate application
  • Flexible topics based on student demand
  • Ideal for sharpening weak spots fast
Best results when you use both together

Upcoming Workshops

Sign up for an upcoming workshop. Open to members and non-members alike.

APR

19

SAT

Fretboard Mastery

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM · 3 spots left

Master the fretboard inside and out. Scale patterns, note locations, and neck navigation.

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MAY

10

SAT

Creativity & Soloing

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM · 4 spots left

Break free from patterns. Improvisation, phrasing, and creative soloing approaches.

Sign Up

JUN

7

SAT

Group Jam

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM · 4 spots left

Play with others in a structured jam session. Listen, respond, and contribute.

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What Every Workshop Includes

  • Intensive 3-hour Saturday morning sessions
  • Small group size (maximum 4 participants) for personalized attention
  • Hands-on practice and immediate feedback
  • Comprehensive handouts and follow-up materials
  • Opportunity for questions and discussion

Workshop Testimonials

"Travis was able to analyze where I was at in my playing and provide me with the exercises I needed to best reach my goals. I've had other guitar lessons in the past, but none as good as those with Travis. I genuinely look forward to my lesson each week. Can't recommend him enough!"

- Phillip Troyer

"After about two months with Travis my understanding of the fretboard and building blocks of music theory has grown significantly. I am finally seeing patterns that are allowing me to progress to play creatively and break beyond the bounds of basic tablature."

- Nick Vallera

Workshop Pricing

All workshops include a 3-hour intensive session and comprehensive materials.

Non-Member

$75

per workshop

Basic Member

$35

per workshop

Premium Member

Free

included with membership

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be an OGA student to attend?

What skill level are workshops designed for?

Ready to Elevate Your Guitar Skills?

Join one of our upcoming workshops and take your playing to the next level. 3 hours is all it takes to break through.

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