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Welcome to the
11th Annual Pelletier Guitar and Music Camp

Lessons on guitar, bass, piano, fiddle, mandolin and voice
all taking place in a four day camp atmosphere.

Try something different and exciting this summer!

 

 

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At the Pelletier Guitar and Music Camp your classes may involve the entire group (sometimes for a group theory session or other workshop) but you will also be divided into appropriate small groups according to your playing level. Small group classes consist of theory, ear training, scales, chords, bass runs, picking melody and playing songs in reference to what level of class you are in. All general guitar classes will help build a solid foundation from which any style can be learned. All instructors are well versed in almost any style so if you have a preference of what tune you learn in class, make your request known to your instructor.

There are Specialized Classes offered at camp. They are dependant on playing level and are offered only in specific weeks. If you plan to take one of these Specialized Classes, please indicate on the registration form. The Specialized Classes are listed below:

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  1. Hot Electric Guitar Licks Freddie's experience as an electric telecaster player allows him to teach a class of how to play great licks to any country tune and play filling licks around a singer. This class follows the pattern of his instructional DVD 'Hot Practical Country Guitar Licks' that was a top 10 seller with Ruemark video distributing. To get the most out of this class you should be an Intermediate to Advanced player. This was such a successful and fun class last year, we're bringing it back this year! Week 3 ONLY

  2. Gypsy Jazz Learn the jazz of the 30's and 40's as played by Django Rheinhart, the spiritual Godfather of jazz manouche. Taught by Clint Pelletier. For intermediate-advanced guitarists. WEEK 2 ONLY

  3. Fingerstyle Guitar All of our instructors ore great finger style players: Freddie, Clint Pelletier and Pete Laflamme can teach this class as can Dorian Michael. Dorian recently recorded two instructional DVD's for Centerstream Publications on beginner and intermediate finger style guitar. Instructor will be determined closer to camp date. All levels except raw beginners. All weeks.

  4. Blues Dorian Michael, of California, is back to teach that hard driving, gut wrenching blues that he does oh, so well! He recently recorded an instructional DVD for Centerstream Publications on Blues Improvisation. He's the master of the blues (and many other styles) so don't miss out on his great class! All weeks, all levels.

  5. Very Beginner 'Strum and Sing' Guitar This is a TWO DAY, eight hour class and it's perfect for absolute beginners. It's not too long so you can absorb all the information, easier to get away for just two days and by the time your fingers get sore, you'll be done the program. Learn a few basic chords, sing and accompany yourself. Taught by Linda Campbell. Program and songs are created for adults but younger beginners can benefit greatly. OFFERED July 30-31. You should have your own guitar for this class but if you don't, we can provide one for you. Please let us know by June 20th, if possible, if you would like us to supply a guitar.

Please note that we do not offer a rock guitar class at camp. We do have instructors that can offer individual lessons in this area if requested.

 
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Workshops!

In addition to your scheduled groups, the instructors will prepare a one hour workshop for each day. You choose the workshop you want to attend. Examples of workshop topics might include the following.

  • Intro to Gypsy Jazz Clint will be offering a class dedicated to this style but are some of you wondering what exactly it is? He'll de-mystify this term and transport you to the world of Django Rheinhart.
  • Sing Out Loud and Be Proud of It! For those not taking a voice class but would like a few tips on how to improve their singing.
  • How to Play in a Band Get the experience of playing in a band situation with other instruments.
  • Learn the Travis Style finger picking Pattern Dorian will get you started on one of the most used finger style patterns
  • The Rise and Shine Class Freddie will teach an early morning class for all levels, all instruments. An optional class for those who can get out of bed! You get to pick the topic.
  • Building and Repairing Guitars Learn how to maintain and do minor repairs on your instrument and a bit about how guitars are constructed from Pete Laflamme.
  • Alternate Guitar Tunings Dorian has written two books for Centerstream Publications on this topic so he'll have lots to share!
  • Other workshops might include:
    • Rock seminars - be your own guitar hero!
    • Business Management 101 - How to Stay Afloat in the Biz
    • How to Practice and make it Effective
    • Theory 101
    • Music Notation
    • Reading Tab
    • I Say Flamenco - You Say Flamingo
    • Clogging
    • Songwriting
    • Intro to Recording - how to record on a budget

The first day of camp you will be given the finalized list of workshop titles and descriptions.

In addition to workshops and small group classes, instructors are available for one on one lessons that you can set up!

 

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