Altamira Gypsy Jazz Maccaferi Guitars

GYPSY JAZZ - GUITAR TUITION WEEKEND with Samuel.C.Lees and Altamira

14th-16th October 2011 - Friday evening thru to Sunday afternoon

This residential guitar weekend is for all guitar players interested in learning or improving in Gypsy Jazz/Swing style. Over the weekend you will learn about the rhythm style of Gypsy Swing as well as how to improvise using set piece's and Gypsy Jazz standards. Suitable for both acoustic and electric players.

The retreat offers a chance for both novice and experienced players to learn and interact with each other over the course of the weekend in relaxed comfortable surroundings, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in Gypsy Jazz! Our tutor Sam is keen to emphasise that even if you come from a different musical background it is possible to bring your own experience to the style of Gypsy Jazz.

TUTOR:

Samuel C. Lees has emerged as one of the UK's most exciting and entertaining Gypsy guitar players. Samuel's fusing of both the smooth melodic style of Django Reindhardt and the fire and flair of modern gypsy guitar players such as Jimmy Rosenberg and Joscho Stephen surpasses convention and crosses boundaries

Sam is an accomplished guitar player adept at many different styles. A full time performer and composer who also loves to teach others the joys of guitar playing and share his passion for the Gypsy Jazz style. Sam recently performed with his quartet at the International Gypsy Jazz Festival in July. www.samuelclees.com

VENUE:

This event will be held at The Edgcumbe Hotel, our cool coastal retreat centre in Bude, North Cornwall. For more information on the Hotel visit: www.edgcumbe-hotel.co.uk

SPECIAL OFFER:

Book before 26th September for the early bird rate of just £290 for another week (inclusive of accommodation and meals).

CONTACT/BOOKINGS:

To find out more about this event or to make a booking please visit our website, email or call Stuart Marshall.

Places are limited to 11 players

Website: www.guitar-retreats.co.uk
Tel: 07903 316 313
Email: info@guitar-retreats.co.uk