GillaCamp Slated for August
GillaCamp OH
August 12-14, 2005
at Sound City Music
in Troy, Ohio
Hosted by master teacher, composer, and fingerstyle wizard Richard Gilewitz, GillaCamp is the player's answer to turning over common frustrations while increasing techniques, overcoming fears and insecurities, rekindling the passion for learning new pieces, and rediscovering the joy of guitar.
Players of all levels are welcome -- from beginner to advanced and in-between, hobbyists, teachers, and professionals. Bring your favorite guitar, notebook, tape recorder, and camera. You may record the sessions, but video taping is not permitted as we may be taping the sessions. At GillaCamp you will unlock the mystery of open tunings, develop a right hand language that will "speak" any style you wish to play, and improve your rhythm by embracing the metronome instead of fearing it! The three-day session will offer you the opportunity to meet other players, share licks and stories, receive group and individual instruction, and develop a life long affection for the guitar. GillaCamp will be an experience to remember!
Upon completion of the GillaCamp, you will be able to
- comprehend and accept the realities of peaks and valleys in your playing
- develop a right hand language
- include slide guitar in your playing
- unlock the mystery of open tunings
- easily understand the complex variety of picking patterns
- read tablature and develop an understanding of reading standard notation
- select a guitar, pickup, microphone, and sound system that is right for you
- see improvement in your rhythm, playing skills, and song selection
- expand your repertoire by researching the music of other artists
- arrange, compose, or improve your own pieces
- improve your teaching skills for the benefit of your students
- perform in any type of environment with confidence
The sessions will be structured into twelve 1-hour subject selections. Before and after sessions will be devoted to individual and group practice sessions, relaxing, and options for additional private instruction with Richard if time permits. Written exercises in tablature and standard notation will be distributed throughout the sessions. General discussion during the sessions will be encouraged and the atmosphere will be relaxed, although a great deal of material will be covered in each session.
Fees and Registration
GillaCamp is designed to fit into your schedule. Each package will include instructional sessions with materials for practice, a set of guitar strings, a completion certificate, and a personally autographed GillaPoster.
Three optional session packages are offered.All sessions require a 50% deposit for registration.
You may register by e mail, letter, or by phone. Credit card registrations will be accepted by registering at www.richardgilewitz.com. Please register as soon as possible to reserve your space. However, your registration will not be considered confirmed until we have received your 50% deposit. The balance will be due upon arrival at the first session you attend. Make your check payable to Richard Gilewitz, and mail to PO Box 3023, Inverness, FL 34451. Include your name, address, phone number and e mail, as well as which package you are purchasing.
Registration cutoff date is August 1.
GillaCamp Facilities
Sound City Music
11 E. Main St.
Troy Ohio
937/335-2406
Accommodations
Best Western Luxbury Inn
1375 WEST ST RTE 55
TROY, OH, US 45373
937/335-0021
10 miles north of Dayton and the Dayton Airport
Special GillaCamp room rate $50 plus tax per night plus free breakfast.
If you wish to bunk with another player, please let us know and we will put you in contact with each other to work out the arrangements. Room reservations at the Best Western must be made by August 1 to reserve your room. Check in time is 3:00 PM, Check out time is 11:00 AM.
Nearby Accommodation Options
Best Value Inn-Troy
Econo Lodge Troy
Fairfield Inn Troy
Hampton Inn Troy
Residence Inn Dayton Troy
Attractions
Historic Downtown Troy
Troy-Hayner Cultural Center
Brukner Nature Center
National Museum of the United States Air Force-- Dayton
Accommodations and Transportation
You will be responsible for arranging your own transportation, lodging and evening meals while attending the GillaCamp. The Best Western Luxbury Inn offers free breakfast and comfortable rooms that are spacious and are suitable for sharing. Shuttle service to and from Tampa International Airport can be arranged upon advanced request.
Contact the GillaCamp Headquarters for a full explanation of the teaching sessions by email or by calling 352/860-2422.
For any of you who are remotely interested in or curious about harp guitars, I want to make you aware that this year’s International Harp Guitar Gathering is moving to the Pacific Northwest, to be held on Labor Day weekend.
Hopefully, this will allow many new people to attend. Nearly all of last year’s participants are scheduled to appear, along with many new faces in the growing harp guitar community.
Please note that even though “no 6-string guitars are allowed,” many 6-string players and even non-musicians attend these events – to watch, learn, enjoy and meet new people and players (Warning: some have gone away converted, with newly acquired harp guitars in tow!).
Indeed, NO “standard” guitar event is quite like this one!
You needn’t be a subscriber to Harpguitars.net to attend (though I WILL be pestering you if you show up!).
You are also welcome (and encouraged) to at least attend one of the two concerts, if you can’t make the official event.
Full details here:
http://www.harpguitars.net/hgg/hgg3/hgg3_intro.htm
Regards,
Gregg Miner, editor of www.harpguitars.net
(on behalf of host John Doan)
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