"Strings, Songs & Shredders" Music Experience Package
Generously donated by Charles Williams, John Cable and Bill Kelliher
Ready to take your playing to the next level? Experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn from three world-class musicians, each celebrated in their own genre. This package includes three private one-hour lessons: a guitar session with Charles Williams, a songwriting workshop with John Cable, and a guitar immersion with Bill Kelliher. Whether you're a lifelong musician or just starting your creative journey, these sessions promise expert insight, unforgettable stories, and inspiration from masters of their craft.
Charles Williams - Guitar Lesson
Charles Williams is a founding member and original guitarist of the influential Aquarium Rescue Unit, a cornerstone of the jam band scene led by Colonel Bruce Hampton. His performances with musicians from Widespread Panic, Phish, and the Allman Brothers helped shape a generation of improvisational music. In his acoustic ensemble, The Bonaventure Quartet, Williams has earned national acclaim for his Django Reinhardt-inspired jazz and hailed by Creative Loafing as one of Atlanta's "Best 100 Albums of the Millennium's First Decade." A veteran performer at venues like The Variety Playhouse, Atlanta Jazz Festival, and High Museum, he's also an esteemed instructor in classical, jazz, blues, swing, and composition.
John Cable - Songwriting Session
With a career spanning over five decades, John Cable's musical story is a journey through rock, blues, and Americana. A former member of the legendary Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Cable made history as part of the first American group to tour the Soviet Union, later becoming the first U.S. musician invited to lecture at the Moscow Conservatory of Music. His career includes performances on The Tonight Show, The Midnight Special, Austin City Limits, and stages from Carnegie Hall to Red Rocks Amphitheater. A gifted songwriter and storyteller, Cable's lesson will guide you through crafting authentic songs that connect, rooted in experience, melody, and meaning.
Bill Kelliher - Guitar Lesson
Bill Kelliher is the co-founder and rhythm guitarist of the Grammy Award-winning heavy metal band Mastodon. Renowned for his powerful riffs, inventive songwriting, and distinctive tone, Kelliher has played a central role in shaping Mastodon into one of the most influential bands in modern metal. The band has appeared on major late-night television programs including Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Late Show with David Letterman, and Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and has toured extensively throughout the world with iconic acts such as Metallica, Slayer, and Tool. His lesson offers an inside look at composition and technique in heavy rock guitar, perfect for those to refine their skills or simply get inspired by one of the genre's most respected players.
Together, this extraordinary trio offers an unparalleled deep dive into the art of guitar and songwriting, blending creativity, mastery, and musical history in one remarkable package.
