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16 May 2026 - 17 May 2026

Matt Schofield Blues Masterclass

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One Exclusive Masterclass, held in TWO locations! Don’t miss this opportunity to spend quality time with Matt Schofield, one of the world’s most influential blues guitarists. This is going to be very popular, so don’t delay!

 

Snug Creative Hub, Aldershot, GU12 4RH OR Albright Hussey Manor, Shrewsbury, SY4 3AF

Original price was: £325.00.Current price is: £285.00.

EXCLUSIVE BLUES MASTERCLASS

Spend a high quality day with Matt Schofield, deep-diving into Matt’s approach to blues. This exclusive masterclass is available in TWO locations, so choose the venue closest to you. You can choose from Aldershot, Hampshire on Saturday 16th May or Shrewsbury, Shropshire on Sunday the 17th May.

Matt is the UK’s most acclaimed modern blues artist. A three-time British Blues Award winner, he has toured globally and played with legends!

You can take this opportunity to gain a rare insight into Matt’s tone, phrasing, and improvisation in an intimate, hands-on session for players of all levels.

Develop your blues approach:

Throughout this masterclass, Matt will focus on:

  • Repertoire Building: Explore a selection of classic and contemporary blues songs, enhancing your understanding and appreciation of the genre.
  • Get The Most Out Of The Pentatonic Scale: Learn to mix major and minor blues and pentatonic scales.
  • Making The Changes – By just making some changes to the pentatonic and blues scales, you will discover how to outline the changes in the blues.
  • Chromaticism – Learn how to add chromaticism to spice up your blues and rock playing.
  • Essential Rhythm Guitar Moves: Focus on crucial rhythm techniques chords, and patterns that form the backbone of blues.
  • Focus on Musicality: After all, we are playing music, but playing musically takes time and effort. Learn how to tap into your creativity and musicality.

All this and much much more!

 

 

Matt Schofield:

British born and now US-based, Matt continues to push the frontiers and reshape the boundaries of the British Blues tradition. A multi-award winning guitar virtuoso, singer, songwriter, producer and band leader, after more than 30 years of performing, and 20 years into his solo career, Schofield’s impact as one of the most influential and distinctive guitarists of his generation is unquestionable.

Along with a storied career that has taken him and his band to nearly 30 countries worldwide comes awards, industry and critical acclaim – three time “British Blues Guitarist of the Year”, “British Blues Album of the Year” and the first guitarist inducted into the “British Blues Awards Hall of Fame”. Mojo Magazine “Blues Album of the Year”and Guitar & Bass Magazines “Top Ten British Blues Guitarist of All Time” alongside Eric Clapton and Peter Green.

Matt is a great friend of Guitar Breaks and we are super-excited to partner with him on these exclusive masterclasses!

The Detail

See below for more information about this event, how to travel to us and what to expect.

*Workshop is suitable for all levels of ability.

A one day workshop, held over two locations, filled with learning and playing with blues legend: Matt Schofield.

Choose between:

  • Saturday 16th May at Snug Creative Hub, Aldershot, GU12 4RH

OR

  • Sunday 17th May at Albright Hussey Manor, Shrewsbury, SY4 3AF

 

  • Masterclass starts at 10am both days
  • Break for lunch at 1.00pm
  • If attending the Shrewsbury Masterclass you will be able to purchase a pizza at the venue.
  • Back at it by 2.00pm
  • Both days will finish around 4.00pm

If you would like to travel to this workshop, there are a number of hotel options available locally depending on your budget. Here are some examples:

FOR THE MASTERCLASS AT SNUG, ALDERSHOT:

**The Hogs Back Hotel & Spa: Seale, Tongham, GU10 1EX

You can visit the hotel’s website here

NB: Contact us directly here: enquiries@guitar-breaks.com to gain access to a discount code when booking your room

 

FOR THE MASTERCLASS AT ALBRIGHT HUSSEY MANOR, SHREWSBURY:

Albright Hussey Manor: Ellesmere Rd, Shrewsbury, SY4 3AF

You can visit the hotel’s website here

NB: Mention you are attending the Guitar Breaks Masterclass to receive a discounted rate on your room.

 

You can find Snug Creative Hub here: Directions

You can find Albright Hussey Manor here: Directions

We have a guide on flying to us with your guitar here.