Explore Alternate Guitar Tunings with Pierce Pettis

Tuesday, August 5th ~ 7-9 PM, cost: pay what you are able --ALL proceeds go to support the Art House North

Discover the unique alternate guitar tunings used by legendary artists like Keith Richards, Leo Kottke, Joni Mitchell, Lindsey Buckingham, and Bob Dylan. This hands-on workshop welcomes both beginners and experienced players.

Pierce will guide you through six specific tunings – from the simple “drop D” to a distinctive minor tuning created exclusively for this course. For each tuning, you’ll receive chord diagrams, creative variations (such as using the 1 or 5 chord as the root or tonic), and one or two songs to play using that tuning.

You’ll also get access to downloadable lessons for each tuning, along with additional resources and a wealth of bonus content – including a 96-page Alternate Tuning Guide featuring dozens more tunings to explore!

All students are encouraged to bring a laptop or tablet to access the materials. If possible, we can share links in advance so you can bring a printed copy or use your own device during the workshop.

If you bring your guitar, it's recommended you string it with light/medium strings: 12, 16, 24, 35, 45, 56 gauge (this helps accommodate the slack from turning down)

To register, please email: [email protected]

Classes limited to 10 people, first come first serve

website: https://www.arthousenorth.com

Pierce is a Compass Records Group recording artist, previously on Windham Hill/High Street. He began his career at the legendary Muscle Shoals Sound Studios in Alabama. He’s also a former staff writer at Polygram and Universal Music Publishing in Nashville, with songs covered by Garth Brooks, Art Garfunkel, Joan Baez, David Wilcox, Dar Williams, Tim O’Brien, Dion and many others.