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workshops and adventures

Ross Campbell @ Guitar Breaks

*16th to 19th June - Farnham, UK

*(arriving on the 15th and leaving on the 19th in the late afternoon)

Four days of inspiration! Get inside the playing style of three of the world's greatest electric guitarists with our special guest, Ross Campbell.

The workshop:
For many Jimi Hendrix is the epitome of a blues rock guitarist. An innovator who changed everything, Hendrix blew away his contemporaries and laid the foundation for all that followed. Jimi Hendrix pioneered the explosive possibilities of the electric guitar. Hendrix’s innovative style of combining fuzz, feedback and controlled distortion created a new musical form. It is nothing short of remarkable that Jimi Hendrix’s meteoric rise took place in just four short years.

He’d have been remarkable in any era, but Stevie Ray Vaughan arrived just at the right time in the history of electric blues. When Stevie Ray broke onto the scene, he was different. Refreshing, aggressive, dynamic. Yes, Hendrix was a huge influence, but Stevie was also a keen student of Muddy Waters, Albert King, Freddie King, Chuck Berry, Lonnie Mack and Otis Rush. He also incorporated the jazz stylings of Django Reinhardt, Kenny Burrell and Wes Montgomery.

Robben Ford is one of the most influential electric guitar virtuosoes of today. Robben is particularly known for his blues/jazz playing, as well as his ability to be comfortable in a variety of musical contexts. A five-time Grammy nominee, Robben has played with artists as diverse as Joni Mitchell, Miles Davis, George Harrison, Bonnie Raitt, Michael McDonald, Bob Dylan, John Mayall, Greg Allman, John Scofield, Susan Tedeschi, Larry Carlton, Mavis Staples and many others.

Over four days, Ross will be diving deep into the techniques, tones and theory that make these three guitar players so inspirational and iconic. DON'T MISS THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY!

Andy Guitar - Acoustic Only Weekend

16th & 17th July - Brighton, UK

NB: There is only ONE space left on this workshop!!

​What is it?
The Acoustic Only weekend offers two full days of learning songs, developing finger picking technique, performing with others and even discovering the joys of open tunings!

Who is it for?
This weekend is like a springboard for your playing: guaranteed to get you up to the next level and super-charge your development. See our guidance below:

Where is it?
We are returning to our favourite venue in Brighton, WaterBear. Located in Queens Road (BN1 3XG), close to the train station, WaterBear is a fantastic environment for playing guitar!
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Playing experience desired for the workshop: 
  • A minimum of 1-2 years playing
  • Be able to play a variety of open chords with confidence
  • Be able to play some barre chords with confidence
  • Have some knowledge of the major scale and/or the minor pentatonic scale
  • Be able to play some single note melodies 
  • Be able to play in time
If you are in any doubt, please do not hesitate to contact us for a chat. Alternatively if you like, you can video yourself playing your favourite song and send it to us.

What's new?
The Acoustic Only weekend is a different experience:
  1. We are supplying the workshops with Andy leading the daily sessions of specialist tuition and guidance, alongside his special guests.  
  2. All you need to do is choose your own accommodation and bingo! You have the Acoustic Only weekend!

And you can book your place now, right here:  Book Now

get away from it all and just play guitar

Guitar Breaks - here's the deal

What's included in your Guitar Breaks holiday?
  • All  accommodation (as available)
  • Daily sessions, tutorials, workshops and masterclasses.
  • Internationally renowned guest tutors and mentors.
  • Relaxed jamming sessions. 
  • Live performance opportunities.
  • Visits from amplifier makers, pedal specialists and  luthiers*.
  • Breakfast and dinner at the hotel.
  • Different dietary requirements are  catered for.
Important things to note:​
  • Arrival at the venue on the first day is after 4.00pm.  There is ample time to settle into your room, before we meet for drinks and dinner.
  • Travel to and from the event venue  (pick up or drop off) is not included. We are happy to  help and advise you with travel arrangements and can arrange  pickups,  via taxi for example. See the  Travel Information  page for more details. 
  • You may need to pay for any meals and drinks while we are away from the hotel. For example on day trips, gigs or recording sessions.
  • Guitars! We strongly recommend you bring your own.

The Guitar Breaks Experience

Your opportunity to indulge your passion for guitar
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​This is the chance to relax and fully immerse yourself in days of discussion, experimentation, collaborative learning and discovery.
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We’ll play, we’ll jam, we’ll hang out. We’ll talk a lot about gear and tone while developing discussions around anything from classic chord progressions to licks and phrases, soloing, rhythm, harmony… and plenty more besides.
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You’ll go home refreshed, inspired and brimming with new ideas and insight for the next level on your tonal and playing journey.

During your Guitar Breaks event you will be:

  • Discovering new sounds
  • New equipment
  • Different approaches to guitar playing to help you take your playing to the next level
  • Meeting like-minded guitarists​

There will be plenty of time to pick the brains of our special guests as we discuss subjects including:

  • Generating a great tone
  • Setting out your equipment for the best results
  • Classic chord progressions
  • Blues soloing
  • Songs and solos
  • Rhythm and harmony
  • Anything else you would like to talk about!​
GUITARS  -  AMPS  -  PEDALS  -  JAMMING  -  TALKING  -  RELAXING  -  EVERYTHING GUITAR!
*  We reserve the right to change, revise or update the itinerary without prior notice.
​Rest assured that any changes will be made to ensure the smooth running of your holiday and will not impact negatively on your experience.

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