Jump to content

Fall Fingerstyle Guitar Retreat Oct 30-Nov 2nd, 2018


Recommended Posts


  • Member ID:  6
  • Group:  Members
  • Followers:  6
  • Topic Count:  30
  • Topics Per Day:  0.01
  • Content Count:  1,053
  • Content Per Day:  0.46
  • Reputation:   777
  • Achievement Points:  0
  • Solved Content:  0
  • Days Won:  144
  • Joined:  01/04/2018
  • Status:  Offline
  • Last Seen:  
  • Birthday:  12/14/1960
  • Device:  iPhone

This Year there is a new Finger Style Retreat with more great hands-on guests

Fall Fingerstyle Guitar Retreat Oct 30-Nov 2nd, 2018

last year's info

I wanted to do a very special Fingerstyle Guitar event.  I've had the idea for a while and this year everything came together.

We will be at the gorgeous Deer Run Retreat Center just outside of Nashville.

A few days during the peak of Tennessee Autumn foliage to be relaxing, playing guitar, and learning from some of the best FIngerstyle guitarists in Nashville.

All meals and lodging are included.  You can learn more about it here... https://www.youtube....h?v=amvOWafVhP4

This is a small, intimate event 

If you're interested, check it out.  I'd love to see you.

 

- Steve

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites


  • Member ID:  4
  • Group:  Members
  • Followers:  2
  • Topic Count:  47
  • Topics Per Day:  0.02
  • Content Count:  490
  • Content Per Day:  0.22
  • Reputation:   528
  • Achievement Points:  0
  • Solved Content:  0
  • Days Won:  65
  • Joined:  01/04/2018
  • Status:  Offline
  • Last Seen:  
  • Device:  Windows

Last year's Fingerstyle Retreat was one of the nicest events I have ever attended. Below are some words of wisdom taken from the song arranging session with John Knowles (CGP).

  • Every time you learn to do something, learn how to do it somewhere else on the fretboard.
  • Your best work happens when you are working in areas where you 60% know and 40% can’t do yet (this is where adventure happens).
  • Each one of us has a different tolerance for being confused.
  • When I’m working too hard, I put it down and play something I know how to play.
  • When you are learning, there is exploration, new technique, musicality, tempo, and expression (you can’t think of all these things at once - work on one at a time).
  • It never has bothered me that I can’t do it YET!
  • Tomorrow I will be closer – don’t be discouraged by the barriers.
  • There is no destination, only so far – so far – so far – so far – then they write your obituary.
  • Set modest goals and celebrate.
  • You need patience, you need to love it, and you need curiosity.
  • Chet Atkins: (in response to someone saying ‘that looked easy’). 'It didn’t use to be.'
  • I play what I love – and work on what I can’t do yet.

 

Edited by Dave White
  • Like 8
  • Thanks 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites


  • Member ID:  14
  • Group:  Members
  • Followers:  5
  • Topic Count:  20
  • Topics Per Day:  0.01
  • Content Count:  528
  • Content Per Day:  0.23
  • Reputation:   548
  • Achievement Points:  0
  • Solved Content:  0
  • Days Won:  54
  • Joined:  01/04/2018
  • Status:  Offline
  • Last Seen:  
  • Birthday:  09/26/1951
  • Device:  iPhone

2 hours ago, Dave White said:

Last year's Fingerstyle Retreat was one of the nicest events I have ever attended. Below are some words of wisdom taken from the song arranging session with John Knowles (CGP).

  • Every time you learn to do something, learn how to do it somewhere else on the fretboard.
  • Your best work happens when you are working in areas where you 60% know and 40% can’t do yet (this is where adventure happens).
  • Each one of us has a different tolerance for being confused.
  • When I’m working too hard, I put it down and play something I know how to play.
  • When you are learning, there is exploration, new technique, musicality, tempo, and expression (you can’t think of all these things at once - work on one at a time).
  • It never has bothered me that I can’t do it YET!
  • Tomorrow I will be closer – don’t be discouraged by the barriers.
  • There is no destination, only so far – so far – so far – so far – then they write your obituary.
  • Set modest goals and celebrate.
  • You need patience, you need to love it, and you need curiosity.
  • Chet Atkins: (in response to someone saying ‘that looked easy’). 'It didn’t use to be.'
  • I play what I love – and work on what I can’t do yet.

 

I'm posting this on my wall. Thanks Dave!

Greg

  • Like 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites


  • Member ID:  96
  • Group:  Members
  • Followers:  0
  • Topic Count:  0
  • Topics Per Day:  0
  • Content Count:  19
  • Content Per Day:  0.01
  • Reputation:   11
  • Achievement Points:  0
  • Solved Content:  0
  • Days Won:  0
  • Joined:  01/08/2018
  • Status:  Offline
  • Last Seen:  
  • Birthday:  07/14/1947

Dave -

Wonderful summary of John's thoughts and advice.  The Retreat was certainly a special time for me too.

 

Bob

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 2 months later...

  • Member ID:  1
  • Group:  Administrators
  • Followers:  29
  • Topic Count:  95
  • Topics Per Day:  0.04
  • Content Count:  428
  • Content Per Day:  0.19
  • Reputation:   637
  • Achievement Points:  0
  • Solved Content:  0
  • Days Won:  115
  • Joined:  12/28/2017
  • Status:  Offline
  • Last Seen:  
  • Birthday:  07/28/1966
  • Device:  Macintosh

Yes, these are the official dates.

2018 Fall Fingerstyle Guitar Retreat

Tuesday October 30- Friday November 2nd, 2018

(The peak of Fall colors in the Nashville area.)

I'll get the registration page up soon.

We have room for 20 people.

See you there! - Steve

 

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites


  • Member ID:  85
  • Group:  Members
  • Followers:  0
  • Topic Count:  9
  • Topics Per Day:  0.00
  • Content Count:  76
  • Content Per Day:  0.03
  • Reputation:   57
  • Achievement Points:  0
  • Solved Content:  0
  • Days Won:  13
  • Joined:  01/07/2018
  • Status:  Offline
  • Last Seen:  
  • Device:  Macintosh

So tempting!

Link to comment
Share on other sites


  • Member ID:  49
  • Group:  Members
  • Followers:  2
  • Topic Count:  13
  • Topics Per Day:  0.01
  • Content Count:  247
  • Content Per Day:  0.11
  • Reputation:   301
  • Achievement Points:  0
  • Solved Content:  0
  • Days Won:  16
  • Joined:  01/07/2018
  • Status:  Offline
  • Last Seen:  
  • Birthday:  08/01/1965
  • Device:  iPhone

18 hours ago, Strings said:

So tempting!

Go on. You know you want to. :)

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 2 months later...

  • Member ID:  4
  • Group:  Members
  • Followers:  2
  • Topic Count:  47
  • Topics Per Day:  0.02
  • Content Count:  490
  • Content Per Day:  0.22
  • Reputation:   528
  • Achievement Points:  0
  • Solved Content:  0
  • Days Won:  65
  • Joined:  01/04/2018
  • Status:  Offline
  • Last Seen:  
  • Device:  Windows

Registered! ?

Link to comment
Share on other sites


  • Member ID:  275
  • Group:  Members
  • Followers:  0
  • Topic Count:  16
  • Topics Per Day:  0.01
  • Content Count:  213
  • Content Per Day:  0.09
  • Reputation:   176
  • Achievement Points:  0
  • Solved Content:  0
  • Days Won:  11
  • Joined:  01/10/2018
  • Status:  Offline
  • Last Seen:  
  • Birthday:  07/17/1979
  • Device:  Macintosh

Me too!

I'm not a good fingerstyle player, but I can't imagine anything that sounds more fun than a retreat like this. :)

Edited by colder
  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites


  • Member ID:  35
  • Group:  Members
  • Followers:  0
  • Topic Count:  2
  • Topics Per Day:  0.00
  • Content Count:  15
  • Content Per Day:  0.01
  • Reputation:   21
  • Achievement Points:  0
  • Solved Content:  0
  • Days Won:  2
  • Joined:  01/07/2018
  • Status:  Offline
  • Last Seen:  

Just registered ???

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 1 month later...

  • Member ID:  1,267
  • Group:  Members
  • Followers:  0
  • Topic Count:  3
  • Topics Per Day:  0.00
  • Content Count:  13
  • Content Per Day:  0.01
  • Reputation:   10
  • Achievement Points:  0
  • Solved Content:  0
  • Days Won:  1
  • Joined:  07/02/2018
  • Status:  Offline
  • Last Seen:  

Just registered.  This will be my first time.  Very excited

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites


  • Member ID:  1
  • Group:  Administrators
  • Followers:  29
  • Topic Count:  95
  • Topics Per Day:  0.04
  • Content Count:  428
  • Content Per Day:  0.19
  • Reputation:   637
  • Achievement Points:  0
  • Solved Content:  0
  • Days Won:  115
  • Joined:  12/28/2017
  • Status:  Offline
  • Last Seen:  
  • Birthday:  07/28/1966
  • Device:  Macintosh

Joel,

I saw your registration this morning.  What a joy to have you with us!  It should be an amazing time.

I'll be sending out information as we get closer.

I look forward to meeting you!

- Steve

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

  • Chatbox

    You don't have permission to chat.
    Load More

About us

Guitar Gathering is a community of guitar lovers of all types and skill levels.  This is a place of learning, support and encouragement.  We are unapologetically positive.

If you've come here to gripe, demean others or talk politics then this isn't the place for you.

But if you've come to talk guitars, ask questions and learn from professionals and guitar learners from all over the world then come on in!

Get in touch

Follow us

facebook feed

Recent tweets

×
×
  • Create New...