GillaCamp Guitar Workshop


Summer Gillacamp 2023!

Sunday August 20th 

All ages and levels welcome

 https://littlehouseofglencoe.org/

More details to follow!

The Richard Gilewitz GillaCamp Guitar Workshop, an all-in-one Camp, Retreat, Workshop, and Seminar, is a unique Music Experience that is fun, inspirational, and invigorating. From the 50-minute Power Sessions for guitar, to the 10-hour, two-day guitar retreat held in various locations worldwide, GillaCamp Guitar Workshop is the player's answer to turning over common frustrations while increasing fingerstyle techniques, overcoming fears and insecurities, rekindling the passion for new pieces and rediscovering the joy of your instrument. Hosted by veteran master teacher, composer, and fingerstyle guitar wizard Richard Gilewitz, GillaCamp is designed for the beginner to advance player and for singers who play guitar for accompaniment..

Comments about GillaCamp Retreats, GillaCamp Workshops, and Clinics:

"I attended a GillaCamp in Troy,OH and was greatly inspired and influenced by the information presented." Greg C.

"The class was awesome. I learned so much. And I would add that he does an outstanding job explaining and simplifying basic music theory."  Mark K.

"I want Richard to know that his writings and approach to the guitar really strike a chord (pun?) with me and I am so happy to have this resource and others to come."  Ryan R.
 
"Yes, GillaCamp Changed My Life! I arrived as a guitarist fraught with poor technique who stumbled through decades without a plan for improvement and left energized and excited about a new journey in music."  Yvonne D.

Ukulele Adventures Workshops

Ukulele Adventures Workshop (Ukulele Vs the Advanced Beginner) developed as Richard took on the challenge of learning ukulele and transferring his knowledge of fingerstyle techniques from the 6- and 12-string guitar to the 4-string ukulele. During this hands-on workshop in one to four hour sessions, Gilewitz applies his honed techniques of fingerstyle guitar, such as banjo-style picking patterns, classical arpeggios, tapping and harmonics, as well as a rhythmic and percussive approach. He demonstrates the art of finger substitution when mapping out a piece that will aid in the fluidity of the music. Throughout the workshop, Gilewitz offers tips and encouragement for ukulele players from 2 to 92, showing off the flexibility of the instrument and incorporating heaps of fun during the process.

Add Fingerstyle Ukulele book with Richard Gilewitz to your collection.

This 40-page "First Lessons Fingerstyle Ukulele" book contains nine songs with tablature, notation, and study notes. Learn how to navigate the ukulele, hone in on basic components of timing, and ride the Gilewitz Fingerpicking Engine as you expand your playing. Easy to read chord charts map out your journey.  Easy to order here.

Watch and Learn More About Ukulele Adventures

yesComments about Ukulele Adventures:

Q;  What did you like most about the workshop?

"Learned so much in a fun way"

“When we worked as a band, when we were doing the exercises, all of it really!"

"The camaraderie - I like Richard's sense of humour - it put me at ease"

"Catered for the absolute beginner, very accessible, fun and I did feel we, as a group, produced some good work"

"Enjoyed playing altogether at the end. Listening and closing eyes to listen to others was great! Fingerpicking patterns very useful. Lots of stuff to try at home"

"Preparatory exercises for playing"

Sample GillaCamp Guitar Workshop Topics:

  • Hand positions, fingerstyle techniques, attack, dynamics
  • Fingerstyle pattern details and explanations
  • Fingerstyle techniques/two and three chord patterns
  • Rhythm and timing
  • 12 bar-blues
  • Techniques for using a metronome
  • Tablature and standard notation
  • Composition
  • Song breakdowns
  • Working with a variety of sound systems
  • Recording at home and in the studio
  • Music theory and ear training
  • Performance techniques and live concert examples
  • Memorization techniques and open tunings
  • Slide guitar techniques in multiple open tunings

 

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