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Alan Hume is a guitarist based out of Victoria, B.C. As a performing artist, he is available to play at events and to support B.C. talent on stage and in the studio. As a private instructor, he helps students develop excellent, reliable technique and a rhythmic, expressive approach to playing.
What's on this site?
- Home: This introductory page.
- Sounds: Details of the jukebox and music samples.
- Bio: A brief biography of his inspirations and experience as a musician and teacher.
- Instruction: Information about Alan as a guitar teacher.
- Contact: Get in touch with Alan.
- Listen: Show the jukebox, where you can hear tracks and clips from published and unreleased recordings.
Sounds
To begin listening to the music, click 'Listen' from any page to display the jukebox controls (in the bottom left corner of the screen) and press the play button. Stop, pause, change tracks, or adjust the volume on the jukebox, or click 'hide' to let it play in the background.
Track List
- "A Breeze from a Happy Thought" (Alan Hume)
Alan Hume on nylon-stringed guitar - "Riding South" (Alan Hume, Doug Cox)
Alan Hume on nylon-stringed guitar; Doug Cox on Dobro
Published on CFUV's Full Dynamic Range - Untitled rock guitar demo (Alan Hume)
Alan Hume on electric guitar - "La Cancion del Emperador" (Alan hume)
Alan Hume on nylon-stringed guitar
Published on Soundings at the Alix Goolden Hall, July 2002 - "Hoochie Coochie Man (intro)" (Willie Dixon)
Alan Hume on electric guitar; Jake Galbraith (vocals and rhythm guitar); Carol Waldo (bass) - "Rivers of August" (Alan Hume)
Alan Hume on nylong-stringed guitar
All are used with the permission of their respective copyright holders. The jukebox program is XPFS Web Music Player.
Instruction
Alan Hume has nearly thirty years of experience teaching guitar, beginning with classes at the Victoria Conservatory of Music. Now, as a private instructor, he teaches a wide variety of styles though lessons that are driven by students who are as diverse in their age, experience, confidence and skill levels, and musical interests as guitar music itself.
A typical lesson combines elements of work and play: work on technical mastery, and playing great songs. Fundamentals like rhythm and efficiency of movement foster improved control, speed, and precision - all vital to making consistent, great sounds. Learning and playing songs, chosen by the student, gives them a chance to practice their skills, get a feel for their favourite styles, and have fun. Alan's focus and enthusiasm for music and teaching promotes a positive learning environment for his students.
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Location: Private studio in James Bay
Rates: $18 per half-hour session, due at the first lesson of the month.
Biography
Alan Hume bean playing classical guitar as a pre-teen, inspired by Andrés Segovia's work. Studying with master Carl Lotsberg, he performed at music festivals and on Edmonton's CKUA Radio.
As a teenager, he witnessed guitarists like Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck, and Jimmy Page explore the fusion of rock, blues, and jazz music. Drawn to the rhythm and energy of their innovative styles, he began playing the electric guitar. He played rock and blues with various bands throughout the late 60s and early 70s, focusing on improv and composition.
He returned his attention to studies to the classical guitar in the 70s. He studied at the University of Calgary, UBC, and the Victoria Conservatory of Music, and took master classes from David Russell, Manuel Barrueco, Jose Tomas, Alice Artzt and other prominent musicians. In 1977, he joined the faculty of the VCM as an instructor. There, he performed as a soloist and in ensembles with fellow faculty guitarist Dennis Olsen. In 1979, he left to teach privately and raise two sons.
In 1995 and 1996, he began branching out stylistically. His interest in solo guitar composition and performance was renewed. He also began working with island dobroist Doug Cox and violinist Caridwen Irvine, who explored the fusion of nylon-stringed guitar with dobro, making sophisticated backup sounds for Celtic and Klezhmer violin. He also arranged, composed, and recorded material for a CFUV sampler and various BC artists.
Together with Doug Cox, mandolin virtuoso John Reischman and bassist Jones Young, Alan arranged and recorded theme music for CBC DiscDrive. He also arranged and recorded the solo guitar theme used on CBC Radio. In January 1997, he joined Canadian musicians such as Randy Bachman, Colin James, Roy Forbes and many more in performing at the "Save the CBC!" concert in Vancouver.
During 2002 and 2003, Alan played at a number of concerts with Victoria's Gettin' Higher Choir and Soundings Vocal Ensemble. Under the leadership of Soundings' organizer Denis Donnelly, they played concerts with special guests including Nelly Furtado Choir and Quartet, Hermes String Quartet, and vocal soloist Kim Willougby.
He also returned to playing the electric guitar, and continued to perform as a soloist, as a member of the Jake Galbraith Trio and the original music trio Portobello Trio. Meanwhile, he composed and performed the musical score for the documentary film Gitga'ata Spirit Harvest. Produced by UVic and the BC Sierra Club, it highlights the teaching of Tsimishian elders Chief Johnny Clifton, his wife Helen and other native community members from Hartley Bay, BC.
Today, Alan continues to support B.C. artists at live performances, in studios, and through his continuing commitment to teaching.
Contact
You can contact Alan by e-mail at alanhume52@hotmail.com or using the email form below.
He also be contacted by telephone at (250) xxx-xxxx.
