GillaCamp - this all in one Guitar Camp, Guitar Workshop, and Guitar Seminar - is a unique Guitar Music Camp that is fun, inspirational, and invigorating. Hosted by veteran master teacher, composer, and fingerstyle guitar wizard Richard Gilewitz, GillaCamp is the player's answer to turning over common frustrations while increasing fingerstyle techniques, overcoming fears and insecurities, rekindling the passion for learning new guitar pieces, and rediscovering the joy of guitar! GillaCamp is designed for the beginner -advance player.

The Full GillaCamp is structured into 12 or 10 hours of study with optional evening sessions. Each day represents separate topics that are built upon each other so it is recommended that students attend the entire Full GillaCamp. Before and after sessions will be devoted to individual and group practice sessions, relaxing and enjoying the local scene, 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.

Upon completion of the Full 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

GillaCamp Options:

Full Day GillaCamp
(2 or 3 day format)

GillaCamp Gourmet
(1-4 hour, a la carte format)

Richard Gilewitz Workshop Clinics
(2 hour guitars and gear format).

Fees, topics, and schedules will vary.

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Upcoming GillaCamps

Contact the GillaCamp Headquarters for a full explanation of the teaching sessions by email or by calling 352/860-2422.