Discover the creative potential of open and alternate tunings in this hands-on workshop led by Daniel Borces — guitarist and songwriter of Subsonic Eye, one of Singapore’s most exciting indie-rock bands. With five albums and international tours to his name, Daniel will walk you through how he uses tunings to craft expressive guitar parts and unlock fresh songwriting ideas.
Perfect for guitarists looking to break out of familiar patterns, this session explores voicings, techniques, and compositional approaches that can help you make the guitar truly your own.
What to Expect
Why Open Tunings? — Discover the emotional and musical textures alternate tunings offer
Approaching a New Tuning — Learn to navigate unfamiliar fretboards with confidence
Structuring Guitar Parts — Tips to build strong, supportive arrangements
Flourishes & Techniques — Add color with voicings, ornaments, and tricks
Songwriting in Open Tunings — Tools to enhance melody, mood, and flow
Step outside standard tuning and reimagine your guitar — one chord shape at a time.
