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Guitar Workshop

Tuesday, June 18 - Saturday, June 22, 2013

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  Whether you have been playing for six months or six years, our guitar workshop will provide a significant exposure to new techniques, styles and musicianship skills. Your schedule will include electives, masterclasses, music theory, "guitar orchestra" ensemble experiences, chord studies, individual practice, jam sessions and more. See below for a sample daily schedule and visit our electives page to view the current elective choices.

Students do not need to know how to read music to attend this camp. And you can play either acoustic guitar, electric guitar or both!

In general, required camp activities take place from 8am-5pm. Due to the short time span of this workshop, there may be some required night activities as well. Students attending this workshop should be prepared to attend fundamental classes, ensemble rehearsals and masterclasses taking place from 7:30-9:30pm.

Camp Details

*Registration opens on January 3, 2013
Eligibility Campers must have attended grades 8-12 in the '12-'13 school year.
(Rising 8th graders during summer 2013 are not eligible).
Ability Level All Ability levels; campers do not need to know how to read music to attend this camp.
Cost for Day Campers $265.00 + cost of music book
Includes tuition only. No housing or meals.
Music will be purchased at camp check-in.
Cost for Overnight Campers $390.00 + cost of music book
Cost includes tuition and housing with three meals per day.
Music will be purchased at camp check-in.
Camp Check-In Tuesday, June 18, 2013
1:00pm - 3:00pm (EST)
All campers must attend check-in. If you can not arrive during the designated times due to extenuating circumstances, arrangements must be made in advance with the camp office.
Camp Check-Out Saturday, June, 22, 2013
A final concert will be held on this day. Check-out will follow the performance.
Audition Required? No audition required to register. However, there will be a placement audition on check-in day to determine ensemble assignments. Information about preparing for this audition will be provided in the camp handbook.
How To Register You can register for camp online or by mail.  Click here to go to the registration information & instructions page.
Available Discounts Early Bird, Event & Workshop Discounts apply to this camp.
See our discount page for instructions.
Instruments All campers must bring their own instrument to camp.
You may play either acoustic or electric guitar. If you play both, please feel free to bring both with you to camp. Electric guitar plays must bring their own amp and power cords.
Concert Schedule
(Concert times are subject to chance)
Saturday, June 22    2:00pm    Final Concert
All campers will perform at this concert.
 Important Things to Note
  • This workshop has required activities after 5:00pm. Campers registering for this workshop should be able to attend classes during the day from 8:00am-5:00pm and from 7:00pm-9:00pm.
  • Information on selecting an elective class will be sent after the camper has registered.
Camp Instructors Include Instructors TBD
Sample Daily Schedule  
8:00-9:00 Small & Large Ensembles
9:10-10:00

Chord Studies: Students will be place into one of the following classes based on their audition

  • 1st Position and Basic Chords
  • Barre and Power Chords
  • Jazz and Blues Chords
  • Advanced Chord Voicings
10:10-10:50 Music Theory
11:00-11:50

Electives: Choices Include

  • Beginning Level Pentatonic Scales and String Bending
  • Classic Rock Riffs of the 60's and 70's
  • Songwriting
  • Rock Riffs 2005-2010
  • Jazz Improvisation and Soloing Techniques
12:00-1:15 Lunch
1:30-2:20

Masterclasses: Students will be placed into a masterclass based on their audition

  • Blues/Rock Lead Guitar of Jimi Hendrix
  • Chord Strumming and Song Playings
  • Fretboard Concepts
  • Speed Mechanics for Lead Guitar
  • Intermediate/Advanced Solo Classical Guitar
2:30-3:30 Individual Practice Time
3:40-4:45 Large and Small Ensembles
5:00-6:30 Dinner
6:45-7:45 Jam Sessions
8:00-9:45pm Evening Activities
click here for a sample schedule