I really wish I lived in the US, although I’m not sure my wife would agree to me forking out a couple of grand for a guitar holiday but I think this one would be well worth it. Alex Skolnick (Testament, The Alex Skolnick Trio) and Chris Broderick (Megadeth) are hosting a 5 day winter guitar retreat in Big Indian, New York at the Full Moon Resort.
Here is a list of some of the courses to be offered:
Chris (two handed tapping technique)
Chris (slapping and poping on the guitar)
Alex and Chris (gear breakdown)
Alex and Chris together or separate (solo improvisation)
Alex and Chris together or separate (theory 101 and beyond)
Alex (developing a lead)
Chris (counterpoint class)
Alex (Jazz Theory)
Alex and Chris (Guitar History essentials class)
Rhythm understanding
Rhythm execution from Jazz to Metal
Alex and Chris (being in a band retrospective [what that is like sharing guitar duties the challenges on stage])
Alex (Chord theory)
Alex and Chris together or separate (developing sound and tone)
Live playing workshop 50% ours songs and 50% covers
Alex (Blues as a foundation)
Chris (Classical and right hand fingering class)
Alex (Ear training)
Your Retreat Package is All-Inclusive
Monday Through Friday you will have access to all workshops, seminars, gourmet meals, performances, and camp activities. And to give you an idea of cost:
$2,195 Single Occupancy, Full Moon, Shared Bath
$2,330: Single Occupancy, Full Moon, Private Bath
