ACTIVIES:
The format will consist of group teaching during the mornings plus one to one sessions and more optional classes/ group work in the afternoon. Or you can opt to take some time out to explore Padstow and the surrounding area. Plus of course take part in our legendary evening jam sessions! The teaching material is tailored to suit all abilities from relative beginners to intermediate and above. It will feature a wide range of material taken from Classic Pop/Folk/ Rock/Indie/Country material. We will cover some finger style, strumming techniques, simple scales, useful theory, and a whole lot of tips and tricks designed to take your playing to the next level. The teaching material is aimed primarily at acoustic instruments but electric guitar players are also very welcome to take part. The whole retreat is designed to be fun first and inclusive without any pressure or competition. You’ll go home with a bunch of new songs and techniques to re-invigorate your practice and playing.
THE TEACHERS:
Stuart Marshall
Is the founder and director of Guitar Retreats and group leader on all our events. A guitar and vocal coach who also has decades of experience as a working musician and live performer both in the UK and internationally. Stuart enjoys playing and teaching within many different genres including Rock, Pop, Reggae, Americana, Funk and Blues. He works with students of all ages and abilities, facilitating groups and guiding individuals to explore and develop their talents. Over the last 15 years he has run numerous successful events and taught many hundreds of adults through his Guitar Retreats. Stuart loves to share the simple ‘joy of making music’ with as many people as he can. You can listen to some of Stuarts original songs here.
Chris Woods
Is a trained music educator and an award-winning composer and performer with his ground breaking and innovative guitar-playing style. He has written three publications for Hal Leonard books on fingerstyle guitar. Chris also writes regular columns in Guitar Techniques and Acoustic Magazine and runs courses for the International Guitar Foundation and other respected music education organisations. Besides all that, he has a passion for bringing guitar players of all kinds together in guitar ensembles like his ‘Guitar Revolution’ project. At the heart of what drives Chris is a deep understanding of the joy of making and playing music together. He has a natural flare for bringing out the best in guitarists of all ages and is just as passionate about teaching beginners as he is about advanced players. He is a patient, encouraging teacher who brings fun and humour to all his lessons. https://chriswoodsgroove.co.uk/
Both teachers have many years of experience both playing and teaching guitar and vocals and performing to both large and small crowds in bands and also as solo acts.
VENUE:
The hotel is located in a stunning position with incredible views overlooking the harbour and estuary, set within its own gardens and just a 5 minute walk from the main town and all its amenities. The Hotel is perfect for our needs and has a fantastic nautical themed function room for us to use for the duration of the event. The bedrooms are stylish and comfortable with all luxury amenities and what’s more come stocked with a free decanter of Cornish gin! The restaurant is also excellent, serving up top notch grub alongside its breath taking views.
WHATS INCLUDED:
- Individual en-suite accommodation
- Full breakfast menu and daily tea and coffee refreshments
- All tuition and teaching materials
*Not Included:
- Lunch/ Evening meals/ drinks
Prices:
Players: £775 Partners (sharing room) : £300
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