About My Retreat
My workshop provides 6 days of deep immersion into Gypsy swing and jazz guitar playing. Your time is devoted to intense, hands-on learning, practicing and playing individually and with a partner or small group.
I analyse each student’s needs from the outset and throughout the workshop, giving lots of personal attention to each and every student. Each student gets personalized assignments to practice as we go along – either on your own or with a friend.
You have a wonderful opportunity to meet and play with new people. We eat together, chat and get together at the end of each day to play together. It’s always lots of fun and holding the workshops in pastoral locations adds to the enjoyment and the feeling of really getting away from it all and putting your passion first.
DATES
July 12-18, 2020
VENUE
Our venue will be Montegridolfo Castle, (http://www.Montegridolfo.com/eng) a restored and Burgh from the 14th century with pool, a spa and beautiful gardens.
Delicious food is cooked by Chef Mario and his team. Breakfast (probably the best we ever had!) is at the castle in the mornings. Lunch is buffet style in the old burgh restaurant and a rich dinner is served every night on the terrace overlooking the valley, with a view on the sea...
All together, the perfect venue for our retreat and if you feel the need of some true town life, Modaino is only 10 minutes walk away - shops, cafes, groceries, bank, pharmacy and... Gelato!!!
There are three different types of accommodation, with different costs, in the medieval burgh, at the palazzo, the oldest part at the new olives burhg. Rooms at the castle are one different from the other, finishing is very original, goes from Luxury suits to simple rooms in the burgh, to some newer and spacious rooms in the Olivi section
We will have a studio room that we will be able to use for classes, practice and jamming. Plus the use of beautiful outside gardens.
Partners
You are welcome to bring your partner, who will be able to relax by the pool or explore the surroundings. Emilia Romagna is a beautiful region, very genuine, with incredible area dating from the roman to medieval times... some people already call it the new Tuscany.
We are only 30 minutes away from the famous Adriatic sea beaches and close to places of interest such as Ravenna, Rimini and Faenza. Bologna is close enough to go for a day trip. Daily cleaning will be provided. Meals include breakfast, buffet lunch and dinner and coffe breaks.
SCHEDULE
first workshop on Sunday, July 12. at 6 p.m. During the week, we usually meet in the morning for breakfast, then have classes till lunch time (1pm).
We meet again at 3.30 pm for more individual and group lessons and playing.
Last workshop is on Friday evening, we depart on Saturday July 18, after breakfast.
We start each session together and than we split according to your needs.
Get ready to work hard!
I'm there all the time for you!
Number of participants:
The group will be intimate. Up to 13 students. However, if we'll be more than 13, there will be another teacher with me to give extra attention to the beginners.
***SPECIAL BONUS***
$200 coupon for any lesson of mine you want.
COST
1045 EUR
Does not include lodging and meals.
Due to the fact that the rooms are not all the same size, there will be different costs, starting at € 890 for the whole week.
Rooms will be assigned according to your preferences: the sooner you register, the easiest to choose your favorite accommodation.
The cost includes lodging and 3 meals a day, including drinks, wine and also two coffee breaks a day.
REGISTRATION & PAYMENT
First payment of 545 EUR via PayPal.
Next payment of 500 EUR will be in cash, upon arrival.
Payment for lodging and meals directly to venue, in two payments as well, accordingly.
THE WORKSHOP GURU
My good friend Carlo is taking care of the logistics of the workshop. Please contact him for booking your place at Castello di Montegridolfo and ask any question you may have. He knows the area very well and can assist with your partners plans as well.
Carlo has been running photo and guitar workshops for 25 years, so he is the man!
carlo@tpw.it
Cancelation policy:
You have my extended 60 days money back guaranty. You can receive a full refund within the first 60 days of reserving your seat at the retreat, but not later than May 1, 2020
In the (very rare) case that we have to cancel the workshop, you are entitled the full refund of the money paid.
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