Play and Learn Guitar With Your Soon To Be Acoustic Friends In Our Supportive + Encouraging LGIL Community
2 Events Now Booking... (Please click on the events below to find out more and book)
May 28th to June 1st - 2025 - 4 Night Event - Cambridge
August 22nd to 24th - 2025 - Weekend Event - Stratford-Upon-Avon
November 26th - 30th - 2025 - 4 Night Event - Cambridge
Have You Ever Had a Time When Your Guitar Playing Reached New Heights?
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 and encouraging environment with like minded people.
We ALL Love Playing Acoustic Guitar
The main goal of the retreats is to boost your playing confidence and inspire your practice.
The workshops often cover rhythm, fingerstyle, theory, songwriting and all things acoustic!
They'll be group workshops, jamming, one to one lessons (Not on weekend events) and open mic performances in the evenings.
All you need to bring is a willingness to get stuck in and you'll soon discover how playing guitar with others is the most fun you've had in a long time!
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For New Students You Get 2 Free Bonuses When You Book a Retreat
BONUS 1 = Free 60 Minute Guitar Lesson With Drue
If you're nervous about not being good enough to come along to the retreat then here's a free one to one lesson so we can talk more about it and access your skill level. In the lesson we can talk more about the retreats and I can help you along with your guitar playing.
The lesson can take place remotely via Zoom or Google Meet.
I'll be happy to give you some pointers and tips on your guitar journey and if you'd like to learn a song just let me know.
BONUS 2 = 12 Month Access To LGIL Premium
LGIL Premium is my members only website that contains 14 guitar courses and over 150 hours of live lessons. At the end of the guitar retreat we often have a highlights webinar (just like this one) where we watch the open mic performances from the retreat. This happens at LGIL Premium.
LGIL Premium has live lesson once a month and completes my online education by featuring not only every lesson I've ever made, but all my courses, live lesson archives, and TABS. It's part of my lifes work (so far)!
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 Birmingham City Airport (28 miles away) The hotel is 3 miles away from Stratford-Upon -Avon train station.
Q: What's NOT Included In The Price?
A: Your travel to and from the retreat, evening drinks and travel insurance.
Q: Can I Bring A Partner With Me?
A: Yes. You can bring a non-playing partner for an extra £60. This includes full board for your partner and the 2 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: Can I Book Extra Nights At The Hotel
A: Yes. You can contact the hotel directly or I’ll be happy to book the extra nights for you.
Q: What's Your Cancellation Policy?
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.
How To Book a Retreat Ticket?
To book please speak with my robot assistant (Bot Dylan) in the left hand corner.
Alternatively you can email drue@learnguitarinlondon.com with your name, the event you would like to book and if you would like a single or a partner ticket.
Also if you have any questions please just email me.
Keep on playing!