3 Fun Filled Days and Nights With Group Learning, Jamming and Playing Guitar With Other Like Minded People In Our Retreat Community
WHEN = Tuesday the 21st to Friday the 24th of November 2023
VENUE = Holiday Inn Cambridge - UK
This Is Your Chance To Boost Your Playing Confidence and Meet Like Minded Acoustic Guitarists. It's Going To Be Fun...
Have you ever had a time in your life when your guitar skills soared?
You know, those times when you feel inspired, energised and positive about your playing.
For me, this happens the most when I'm playing guitar with other people.
Playing with others is the best confidence building technique I can think of. Second only to performing with other people.
It's such a buzz.
When you play with others it strengthens your feeling of rhythm and timing.
Music is meant to be shared. It's mass communication.
Sharing and learning with others is a natural progression that most guitarists eventually aspire to.
And that's exactly why the LGIL Guitar Retreats were born. To give you the opportunity to learn, perform and share your playing in a supportive environment with like minded people.
Indulge Your Passion Without Distraction
The main goal of the retreat is to boost your playing confidence and inspire your practice.
The full itinerary isn't planned yet, but the retreat will cover rhythm and fingerstyle acoustic playing.
There will also be time for one to one tuition with Drue and Myles.
They'll be group workshops, group performances (organised by skill level), jamming and open mic performances in the evenings.
The Holiday Inn - Cambridge
What's Included With The Retreat?
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A three night stay in a Cambridge hotel voted 4 stars on TripAdvisor (double + single en-suite rooms available)
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout the whole event. Vegetarians and special diets are catered for.
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The hotel has a swimming pool, sauna, steam room and a gym. There's 2 golf courses nearby.
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The price includes all one to one tuition, workshops, sheet materials, one to one sessions and recordings.
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There are also 2 guitars you can use for the event but it's strongly recommended that you bring your own.
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What Are Previous Retreat Members Saying About The Experience...
LGIL Guitar Retreat - November 2022
Ticket Prices
Price Per Player = £1249
Price Including Partner = £1429
I've Got Questions?
I've answered the most common questions below. Just click on the question to show the answer.
If you've got any other questions please email drue@learnguitarinlondon.com
Q: How Good Does My Playing Have To Be?
A: As good as you are now. While this retreat isn’t for raw beginners the group will be a mix of skill levels.
You will need to be able to change between common open chords and be able to perform a couple of basic fingerstyle patterns. (More details about this at the bottom of this page…)
Q: I Don't Live In The UK. Can I Still Attend?
A: Yes! I’ve had students attend these retreat from all over the world.
If you’re travelling from overseas the closest major airport is London Stansted (27 miles away) followed by London Luton (31 miles away). The hotel is 6 miles away from Cambridge train station. You can get from London Kings Cross station to Cambridge in 50 minutes. I also live close by to the hotel so I can offer a taxi service from the station to the hotel!
Q: What's NOT Included In The Price?
A: Your travel to and from the retreat, evening drinks and travel insurance.
Q: What's The Hotel Like?
A: The Holiday Inn Cambridge has a 4 star rating on TripAdvisor. It’s just had a new refurbishment and it looks lovely inside. It’s got a health centre that has a spa, gym and a swimming pool. You can get to central Cambridge in just 10 minutes by car or bus. If you’re driving the hotel is located just of the A14.
Find out more about the hotel at their website: Holiday Inn – Cambridge
Q: How Do I Get To The Hotel?
A: Here’s the hotel’s postcode and address:
Holiday Inn Cambridge, Lakeview, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9PH
There’s parking at the hotel.
If you’re travelling by train from London the closest station is Cambridge (6 miles away from the hotel) Trains go from London Kings Cross (50 minutes direct) or from London Stansted airport.
The nearest major airport is London Stansted (27 miles away) followed by London Luton (31 miles away).
Q: Can I Bring A Partner With Me?
A: Yes. You can bring a non-playing partner for an extra £180. This includes full board for your partner and the 3 night stay. All other hotel facilities (spa. swimming pool etc) (except golf) are also included for your partner.
Rooms can be configured upon request. Just let me know.
Q: What's Your Cancellation Policy? (PLEASE READ)
A: If for any reason you have to cancel please allow at least 8 weeks before the event start date and I will try to fill your place and offer you a refund.
Unfortunately, if I cannot re-allocate your place I may not be able to offer you a refund.
In the event of a student cancellation, deposits are non-refundable.
I reserve the right to change or cancel the event at any time. In which case, all students will be given a full refund.