The Hobart Guitar Society

Welcome to the Hobart Guitar Society

The Hobart Guitar Society is based in the capital city of Tasmania, Australia's southernmost state, and its membership includes people from around the island with a wide range of guitar-related interests. Visitors and new members are always welcome. Meetings are held on the first Sunday of each month from 2.00 to 4.00pm at the Sacred Heart Parish Centre, 67 Clare Street, Newtown.

Forthcoming Meetings

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

HGS is having a break over Christmas and will be back together for another year of 6-string* music making early in 2010!

Keep an eye out here for meeting and event information. You can now follow us on Facebook and Twitter as well.

* Apologies to the baroque lute players out there ;)

Upcoming Events

Inaugral Launceston College Guitar Summer School

14-15 January 2010

This exciting two-day guitar program will challenge guitarists of all abilities to work in solo and ensemble situations. During the two-day workshop participants will cover ensemble and flamenco playing, as well as masterclasses and workshops. The summer school is being directed by acclaimed Austraian guitarist Gareth Koch.

For details and registration, surf to the summer school website.

Of Interest...

Greg Smallman Interview

A fascinating interview with guitar maker Greg Smallman on ABC Radio National's Into The Music program. Stream it here.

Around thirty years ago Greg Smallman developed the idea of carbon fibre lattice bracing which has perhaps become synonymous with Australian made classical guitars. Also features John Williams who has played Mr Smallman's guitars since their earliest days.

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