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Belmont Guitar Camp

Guitar Jam

2023 Dates: June 5-9, 2023

The Belmont Guitar Camp is a 5-day event that takes place at Belmont University’s beautiful campus in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee. Students entering grades 9-12 will engage in rehearsals, group lessons, masterclasses, and performances with the outstanding guitar faculty at Belmont University. This camp will focus on a variety of commercial styles, such as funk, rock, country, jazz, among others.

Daily Schedule: Begin at 9am and conclude at 4pm

  • Guitar styles class
  • Guitar ensemble rehearsal
  • Lunch
  • Group lesson/masterclass
  • Theory class

Activities:

  • Group lessons and masterclasses
  • Ensemble and classroom activities in improvisation, music theory and technique
  • Faculty and student concerts

Eligibility:

Guitar Camp is open to students entering grades 9-12 in the Fall of 2023, pending successful audition. Enrollment is limited.

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Application: https://form.jotform.com/200207541189147

Details about the video submission:

  • The student can play any song that displays the student's abilities on the instrument.
  • The student can play either electric or acoustic guitar.
  • The length of the video should be around 2-4 minutes long.
  • The performance can be solo, with a group, or with a backing track.

2023 Costs:

Guitar Camp is a day-camp only. NO dorm accommodations are available.

Commuter Camper: $400.00

  • Includes tuition for group lessons and masterclasses, daily lunches/one dinner, camp t-shirt, admission to faculty concert, and a tour of the Gallery of Iconic Guitars (https://www.thegigatbelmont.com)

Faculty:

Dr. Paulo Oliveira, Camp Director

Dr. Alan Robinson 

Michael Valeras 

Questions?

For more information, contact the Guitar Camp Director, Paulo Oliveira, at paulo.oliveira@belmont.edu or our Pre-College Music Office, Belmont Academy at belmontacademy@belmont.edu
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