Guitar Workshops and Guitar Workshop/Retreats offer a great way to take a rapid leap in your guitar playing. I conduct workshops of varying lengths for guitar players of all ages and all levels of experience.  In addition to the 1/2 day and one-day workshops for men, women and  teens, I offer Texas Hill Country Guitar Workshop/Retreats twice yearly for women. 

Check the bottom of this page and stay in touch with the news page and the calendar for upcoming guitar workshops. Feel free to request a time or organize one in your area. I love doing guitar workshops and can even be convinced to leave my beautiful country home for a guitar workshop or workshop/retreat  in your town!

If you think you might be interested in attending a future retreat, it's a good idea to email me so that you can get on the list for early notice. The fall 2011 retreat filled up before I posted it on the site, although It's not too late to get on the waiting list. The next women's guitar workshop/retreat will be in the spring. 

Guitar Workshops range in length from two to six hours are usually limited to ten participants. Topics vary, but here are some of the things you can expect from a workshop:

• Gain a deeper understanding of the guitar fretboard
• Acquire information and learn techniques for accompaniment and rhythm playing
• Learn the secret to soloing over changing harmonies
• Receive personal assistance in proper body use, left hand and right hand technique
• Demystify terms, symbols and concepts of music theory as relate to guitar playing 
• Increase your confidence, make new friends and have fun!

Cost varies, depending on the location, material covered, and number of participants, but will range from $35.00 - $150.00. Advance registration is required. Guitar workshops are typically held in central Texas. If you would like to organize a guitar workshop in your area, please email me.  

Beginning Guitar Workshops  * (Check the calendar page for dates) 

Here are some of the things you will learn in the beginning workshop: 

• find all of the notes on the guitar 

• read a chord chart and play basic chords

• hold the guitar properly; hold and use a pick correctly

• use standard right hand fingering for fingerstyle guitar 

• play two songs, using different strumming and fingerpicking patterns. 

You will not only move quickly through the first stage of playing, you will also learn how to get the most out of your practice at home, so that you can continue progressing on your own. Be prepared to make tremendous progress in a short time, and have fun doing it!
$60.00 

Guitar Workshop/Retreats for Women provide female guitarists a safe and nurturing emotional environment and an inspiring and serene physical environment in which to expand their playing skills and knowledge of the instrument. Workshop/retreats for women are typically three or four days long and offer the benefits of guitar workshops (described above), plus:

• Study and practice proper body use in order to allow clear energy channels for expression, to reduce risk of injury and to eliminate tension and pain in the body while playing guitar.
• Learn to quiet the mind as a means to artistic expression and efficient, stress-free learning
• Go more deeply into the fundamentals of music and create a program for continued growth 
• Learn songs and participate in nightly jam sessions 
• Expand your listening skills (ear training) 
• Experience the balance between solitude and community, silence and sound, which is integral to the vitality of the artist and the emotional and spiritual health of the individual.

Hike, meditate, take yoga classes, get a massage, eat healthy, delicious food and play guitar!

The cost  for a weekend retreat is $345.00. Cost includes all instruction (including guitar and, if you choose, yoga and meditation), materials and fabulous food. Massage is available for an extra fee. Campsites are available at no charge and all participants are welcome to use the indoor shower and bath. A 16'  tipi is available and is priced according to the number of guests. It sleeps up to four people and provides a wonderful experience! (Email me for photos and prices.) There are also a number of B&B's within a 5 - 10 mile drive.  A $200.00 deposit is required to register.

Participants may be any level guitar player, but should have some knowledge of the guitar and be able to play first position chords. In order to ensure maximum productivity and comfort, workshop/retreat registrants will receive a questionnaire regarding playing level and goals, as well as dietary preferences. 

Guitar Workshop/Retreats are held in the Texas Hill Country. They are limited to six - ten participants, to allow for individual attention and instruction. For more information or to register, please contact Charlotte.

Rhythm Workshops are generally two hours long and are for players of any level. Drum, chant, move, make noise and have fun! You'll be amazed at how your sense of rhythm and knowledge of the musical language can expand in two hours! 

Rhythm workshops are a perfect way to jumpstart creativity in the workplace. I will bring beautiful drums and various other percussive instruments to your place of business or a meeting place of your choice. I  tailor each workshop to the needs of the participants (musical experience not required!), who will surely come away inspired, energized, and excited! 

Cost varies according to length of workshop, location and number of participants. Email me to request a workshop in your area or inquire about one already scheduled.

Other Workshops - Beginning Guitar, Learning to Play Lead Guitar, Chord Melody, Alternate Tunings, Pain-Free Clinics, Guitar Workshops for young people, and more. Stay in touch with the calendar page for dates and pricing on upcoming guitar workshops or email me to request a workshop or workshop/retreat to suit your needs!

Please check the calendar for dates, times  and descriptions of spring and summer workshops. Email me with questions, requests or to reserve a spot.

Local guitar lessons and workshops are held outside of Wimberley, Texas, which is convenient to both San Antonio and Austin and between San Marcos and Dripping Springs.

Workshops require a minimum of 5 participants to make and are limited to 12  
participants, depending on the type of workshop and the weather. Advance registration is required
for all workshops. Te ensure a place, please try to make your reservation at least 30 
days prior to a one-day event and 45 days for intensives or retreats. 

To see what some of the people who have attended guitar workshops and workshop/retreats have to say, go here.

For a description from Charlotte of what you can expect in a guitar workshop, go here.

Residents of Wimberley, Blanco, Dripping Springs, Austin and San Marcos, Texas are within driving distance for  weekly guitar lessons and short workshops. Longer workshops are attended by people world-wide!

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