Songwriter's Circle

This Tuesday, June 15th, 7:30PM

I was talking with a dear friend of mind the other day. He and I have both been around Auburn for let's say 'quite a while.' My friend spent a number of years away from the area searching for, well whatever people go out searching for. Meanwhile, he met his wife. He raved to his new bride about the music scene in Auburn and the wealth of original music and songwriters here. To his dismay, when they returned to our lovely village, he found that most of the artists he had known were no longer in the area. Things had changed a bit. Where's the music scene he asked?

As we talked, I cordially disagreed with my man. The talent is here. The original music is here. The songwriters are here. The community fire needs to be stoked. We are those artists. We are the community. We are the music scene. The time is now.

Let's get together and share some ideas. Music is all about song writing. We'll gather around 7:30PM Tuesday at The Shoppe. Grab your instrument and come on.

All are welcome. See you then!

Upcoming Tuesday Night Events
Guitar Effects Workshop, June 22th, 7:30PM

Open Jam, July 6th, 7:30PM

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Thanks for all of your support of The Auburn Guitar Shoppe and music everywhere!

Call us at 334-821-6818 if you have any questions.

Hope to talk to you soon.....

Mark

Doyle Dykes Live at The Guitar Shoppe! Reserve Your Seat Now! We are excited to announce the return of Finger-style Master Doyle Dykes to The Auburn Guitar Shoppe! Doyle will be here in concert on Tuesday March 30th 7:30PM. All are welcome! Ask anyone who has been to one of Doyle’s shows and you’ll realize this is an event that you will not want to miss. Reserve your seat for a night with Doyle Dykes NOW! All are welcome. Doyle always packs the house and we are limiting seats to the first 100 people. Admission for the show is $10 which can be redeemed 100% on in store product the night of the event making this once again a FREE concert! You may also choose to redeem your coupon for an additional 10-20% off our already discounted prices on in stock Taylor Guitars which could mean 100’s of dollars in savings on that Taylor you have been wanting! We will also have numerous drawings for FREE stuff as another way of saying thanks to all of our loyal customers. This will be a HUGE event so mark your calendars and visit www.auburnguitar.com to reserve your seat NOW! Watch Doyle In Action -Most Memorable Performances -I Saw The Light (1996) -B Bender Techniques Thanks again for all of your support of The Auburn Guitar Shoppe and music everywhere......Mark

10 Reasons for Giving Musical Instruments and Lessons This Holiday Season

1. You're never too old to learn how to play music - A common myth, but music can be learned at any age, and studies show that making music is a life-long skill that enriches the lives of children and adults
2. Making music relieves stress - Recreational music making has been scientifically proven to help reduce stress and reverse the body's response to stress at the DNA level. With the holidays as one of the most stressful times of the year, making music or giving a gift for someone special to make music for you, can help reduce stress for an entire family
3. Making music fights off depression - Depression affects about 19 million people in the U.S., and with the holiday season as one of the most vulnerable times of the year, music making can make all the difference in keeping spirits uplifted
4. Enrich your holiday experience - and your life! - with music making - Whether gathering around the piano to play holiday tunes or caroling around the neighborhood, or dancing to live music at a holiday party, music making vibrantly brings the entire holiday experience to life
5. Use music to create lasting family traditions - Each family has its own traditions, but music making offers a new way for families to celebrate the festive season together. From playing a favorite tune on the piano or jamming on the drums with a rock n' roll rendition of a classic holiday song, music-making can create unique traditions for generations to share
6. Playing music together promotes bonding - As families and friends come together during the holiday season, playing music offers an exciting way for everyone to join in on the fun, creating a sense of togetherness
7. High play value of musical instruments - The average cost that parents will spend on giving gifts to their kids is $200, with many kids tossing those gifts aside in a matter of months and moving on to the next fad. But with the gift of musical instruments, parents can give their kids a priceless pastime that will last for many years or a passion for music to last a lifetime
8. Cost comparison/savings over time - On average, Americans are expected to spend $638 on holiday shopping this year, according to a 2009 National Retail Federation Report. When compared to the average price of music lessons and pre-owned instruments, the cost of music making is typically less in comparison
9. Biggest regret most people have - According to a 2009 Gallup Survey, 85 percent of Americans who do not play a musical instrument say they wish they had learned to play--the holidays are a perfect time to make that wish come true.
10. Unleash your inner rock star (or your child's inner rocker!) - Take virtual music making with video games to the next level and let yourself or your kids develop their talent with a real musical instrument, just like their favorite bands and artists

(This Top 10 brought to you by NAMM & The Auburn Guitar Shoppe. To learn more about the benefits of playing music, visitwww.wannaplaymusic.com or stop by The Guitar Shoppe. Ask about our lesson program.)

Happy Holidays From Our Family To Yours
All of us here at The Guitar Shoppe would like to wish you the best.

I can't imagine this season without music. I want more people to enjoy making music. That's why we have nothing but the best instructors here at The Shoppe. We're about to kick off a class, "Intro to Guitar." Give me a shout if you are interested in getting someone started in a lifetime of enjoyment.

We appreciate your business and your friendship.

Thank you -Mark

Oh, our hours through Christmas:

10-8 Monday-Friday

10-6 Saturday

1-5 Sunday

Come see us or give us a call!

www.auburnguitar.com

334-821-6818

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Bose Clinic

Bose L1 System Demonstration
Hear the Difference Tonight at 7:30PM

The fine folks from Bose are sending Product Specialist Jed Rothenberg down from the mountain for a visittonight. Jed is a wealth of knowledge on the Bose L1 Systems and will conduct an in depth demonstration of how these systems will change the way you make music. We will cover setup, operation, and performance modes for the L1 Model 1, Model 2, and the new Compact systems. Jed will be able to answer any questions you may have about the Bose L1's and show how these innovative systems can be used with ease for different applications.

Whether you own a Bose L1, are interested in one, curious about what these systems are all about, or just want to come hang out and hear some music; come on down! All are welcome!

Demonstration will include a performance by Big Toh Medicine so you can see how the L1 works with a live band. Very cool! Hope you can make it to this one time event. We would love to have you.

Thanks again from all of us at The Auburn Guitar Shoppe. Talk to you soon! -Mark

Fender, Gretsch, & SWR 10% Off!



Along with tons of other great specials throughout The Shoppe through Monday!

Bose Clinic Tuesday Night!
The fine folks from Bose will be here at The Auburn Guitar Shoppe Tuesday Night, December 1st for a complete demonstration of the Bose L1 & Bose Compact Systems. If you haven't heard these incredible sytems, make plans to be here Tuesday. It will change the way you make music. All are welcome for this one time event. We should kick off around 7PM. Come on down!

Thanks for all of your business and support of music near & far. Hope to talk to you soon.

-Mark

Visit us online at www.auburnguitar.com or call anytime at 334-821-6818.

We're open 10-8 M-F & 10-6 S

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Deal of the Day!!!

Three for Thursday:

Buy 2 packs of strings & receive a third pack of equal or less value for FREE! All day, today only! Oh yeah, you know you have been putting it off, so change those dead strings. We're open until 8PM.

See you soon!

-Mark

www.auburnguitar.com

Deal of the Day!

All in stock Ibanez Amplifiers 50% Off Retail Price all day! Amps as low as $59.00! Come on down. See you soon, Mark

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