Guitar Camp

Experiences:

Guitar students of all backgrounds are welcome! Participants will receive a week of intense guitar study - a serious endeavor geared toward guitarists age 13 and above. The Guitar Camp synthesizes classical, jazz, and contemporary guitar styles. Morning sessions feature technique/ theory seminars and ensemble coaching. The afternoon sessions focus on master classes and special topics. One afternoon session will introduce participants to various aspects of music technology (sequencing, hard-disk recording, and notation software: see below to learn how special topics are chosen). The participants will record a compact disc of their ensemble and solo pieces. The camp concludes with a recital by the participants.

Participants need to be thirteen years old or above to attend and should have basic familiarity with the guitar. Music will be provided in notation and tablature; and, literature will be assigned according to skill level. Group sessions and ensembles will be formed according to age and ability. Supplementary books and materials will cost approximately $20 - $30 and private lessons are $20 (30 minute lesson). Participants need to bring an acoustic guitar, metronome, extra strings, fingernail file/buffing board, picks, pencil, paper, and a footstool to the camp. 

Our basic agenda will include:

 

          I. Morning (9 - 12 am)
 

  •  8:45 – 9:45: The day begins with technical study (scales, arpeggios, rhythmic concepts, and warm-ups), fretboard visualization, and music theory.
     

  • 10am  - 12 pm: Two hours of ensemble coaching. Students will be assigned to an ensemble according to their skill level and reading ability (tab or notation).
     

  • 12 - 1pm: Lunch: See you at the cafeteria!

    II. Afternoon (1 – 3:30 pm)
     

  • 1 – 2:30 pm: Music software applications: notational software (Finale), MIDI sequencing/hard-disk digital recording (Digital Performer and Garageband), and guitar specific technologies (Room 302).
     

  • 2:30-3:30 pm: One hour master class will take the form of solo or group performance (classical, jazz or contemporary styles, including soloing strategies).
      

    III. Afternoon (3 - 6 pm)
     

  • 3:30 - 5pm: The segment will be spent in private practice, private/group lessons, or working on your technology projects.
     

  •  4 - 6pm: Dinner and relaxation.
     

  •  6 - 8pm: Participants will enjoy various recreational activities with participants from other Foster camps.

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