LIVE THE DREAM,
4 DAYS IN THE MOUNTAINS
NO DISTRACTIONS.
JUST JAZZ GUITAR.
Monday, May 26- Friday, May 30, 2008 ECCOConferenceCenter, Oakhurst, CA
See the video at the bottom of the page
With Guitar College's Rich Severson and Special Guests Steve Trovato-Artist, USC & former GIT instructor, Hal Leonard author Todd Johnson-Bass artist, former BIT instructor, Alfred's Music author Click their name to hear them play
$100.00 refundable deposit will reserve your spot now!
Space is limited, don't miss out!
Class topics will include comping, soloing, chord melody, single note melody, improvisation, reharmonization, blues & jazz stylings, octave playing, chord substitutions, soloing over changes & more.
Monday, 5/26 Arrival Day 2:00 Check In begins 4:00 Welcome Reception 6:00 Dinner 7:30 Jam Session
Tuesday 5/27, Wednesday 5/28 & Thursday 5/29
8:00 Breakfast
9:00-10:00 Session
10:00-11:00 Session
11:00-12:00 Breakout Session (small group divided between the instructors)
12:15- 1:00 Lunch
1:15:-2:15 Session
2:15- 3:15 practice session
4:15-5:15 Session
5:15-6:00 Session
6:15-7:00 Dinner
7:30 Concert, Live Playing Workshops or recital
Friday 5/30 8:00 Breakfast 9:00 Evaluations/Study Plans 11:00 Departure Preparation 12:00 Leave for home or airport
Each day will include 5- 1 hour classes and daily small group breakout sessions one with each of the 3 instructors and a practice session. Every evening we'll have a time to jam, share ideas and discover other styles at aLive Play Workshop, playing with two or more guitars, bass and drums. It's a real “Hands on” experience working with a hot rhythm section.
You can choose which classes to attend or attend them all, it's up to you! You can take a break for practicing, student jams, semi-private counseling and questions, visiting, relaxing, napping or just hanging out when you choose.
Requirements: The level of the workshop classes will be intermediate thru advanced.
You will need to bring a guitar if possible, acoustic or electric. Amps are not required.
Cost:Prices for workshop includes lodging, meals, classes and workshops. The price is $695.00 double occupancy room or $895.00 single occupancy. Bring a friend to learn and room with and you'll both save money! If you would like to bring your spouse the price is only $995.00 for both you and your spouse.
Travel: If you are flying, the closest airport is the Fresno/Yosemite International air terminal (i.d. code=FAT). You can rent a car for sightseeing or we can make arrangements to get you up to the camp (about an hour away). Previous workshops, some flew into Sacramento, San Jose, San Diego, San Francisco, Oakland or L.A. and rented a car to drive over and also to do some additional coastal sightseeing (approx. 3-6 driving hours away).
Location: The workshop is held in Oakhurst, CA at the beautiful Episcopal Conference Center (ECCO). This comfortable lodge and breathtaking Sierra scenery makes the perfect setting to focus on just guitar. Located in the beautiful central California SierraMountains, approximately 50 miles north of Fresno and 10 miles south of the entrance of YosemiteNational Park.
Reservations: It will really help us plan if you let us know of your interest A.S.A.P. A refundable deposit will hold your spot until 5/1/08 We’ve got a lot of planning to do and we need to make adequate reservations for all who interested in attending.
Workshop Updates: This web page will be updated with anything added or changed. If you have registered for the workshop be sure we have your correct telephone number email address or fax number to keep you updated.
Deposits: A refundable deposit of $100.00 will hold your spot. Monthly payments of $100.00 or more may be paid until your balance is paid. Master Card, Visa, Amex and Discover may be used for your deposit, payments and/or balance. Payments and deposits are refundable until May 1, 2008, when the full balance is due if not already paid.Please call us at 888-621-1447 to reserve your spot now.
