4 Immersive Days of Performance, Zen, and the Art of Guitar!

AN INTRODUCTION TO THE GUITAR CIRCLE
August 16-20. 2021

If performing music is to enter our world, the role of the audience is as necessary as the role of the musician.

So, for the first time in the life of Guitar Craft and the Guitar Circle, we are inviting audients to this Intro, to learn the performance techniques and approaches available to Crafty Guitarists.

Performing music has its own intelligence, but can music change the world? If so, how? How does a musician become present in the place within them where music lives, or visits for a while? How is an audient present within themself when music visits? How does music come into our lives? What is involved in the process of musical performance?

For those interested in guitar playing, work will be on acoustic guitars in the New Standard Tuning – CGDAEG. Guitar meetings / workshops will be in groups of all sizes, including individual meetings with the Guitar Buddies.

This Introduction to the work of the Guitar Circle will also include classes in Alexander Technique, Orchestral Maneuvers, T’ai Chi, Zen meditation, The Process Of Performance, and Doing Nothing – As Much As You Can!

There is nothing solemn about any of this, and I’m intending to have a good time. This is an approach to perform, performing, serious performing and performing seriously.

I recommend that everyone come with an aim.

You are invited.

Robert Fripp
Friday 8th. November, 2019;
Middle England.

Schedule & Itinerary

An Introduction to the Guitar Circle with Robert Fripp will begin at 3 PM on August 16th, 2021 and end at 12 PM on August 20th, 2021. Our full schedule will be announced in the spring, but every day will be filled with concerts, performances, and workshops led by Robert and his team of coaches and musicians.

Typical Day October 22

  • 7:00am – 7:45am

    Morning sitting (led by Robert)

  • 8:00am – 9:30am

    Breakfast and Q&A (with Robert and staff)

  • 10:00am – 11:00am

    Multiple Breakout Sessions #1

  • 11:15am – 12:15pm

    Multiple Breakout Sessions #2

  • 12:30pm – 1:00pm

    Tai Chi or wellness workshop

  • 1:00pm – 2:30pm

    Lunch and Q&A (for Robert and staff)

  • 3:00pm – 4:00pm

    Multiple Breakout Sessions #3

  • 4:00pm – 5:00pm

    Tea time and Q&A (for Robert and staff)

  • 5:15pm – 6:15pm

    Multiple Breakout Sessions #4

  • 6:30pm – 7:00pm

    Tai Chi or wellness workshop

  • 7:00pm – 8:30pm

    Dinner and Q&A (for Robert and staff)

  • 9:00pm – 11:00pm

    House of Guitars, Concert or some other activity involving everyone

  • 11:00pm – ??

    Camper Jamming and Open Mics

During Robert Fripp’s Introduction to the Guitar Circle, nothing is compulsory but some things are necessary. Robert feels strongly that alcohol and drug use are incompatible with this work and are strongly discouraged. Hey, the anticipated polyrhythms* alone are enough to deter anyone from even thinking about drinking! So, any participant who partakes in drugs or alcohol during the event may be asked to forego participating in our activities. Thank you for your cooperation.

*Polyrhythms: The simultaneous combination of contrasting rhythms in a musical composition. Rhythmic conflicts, or cross-rhythms, may occur within a single metre (e.g., two eighth notes against triplet eighths or worse!) and may even be reinforced by simultaneous combinations of conflicting metres. You will happily experience some of these during Robert’s event!

Featuring members of the League of Crafty Guitarists, Orchestra of Crafty Guitarists, The California Guitar Trio, a host of wellness and lifestyle coaches and more!

Dev Ray

Guitarists and More

Jacqueline Binder

Guitarists and More

Curt Golden

Guitar Buddies

Tony Geballe

Guitar Buddies

Paul Richards

Guitar Buddies

Hideyo Moriya

Guitar Buddies

Sandra Bain Cushman

Orchestral Maneuvers

Kim Cary

Orchestral Maneuvers

Erin Wigger

Alexander Technique

Carol P. Prentice

Alexander Technique

Michael D. Fredrick

Alexander Technique

Chris Doering

The Process of Performance

Dr. Dennis Tirch

Zen Meditation

Plus many more Guitar Buddies and special guests, who will be leading classes on T’ai Chi, The Alexander Technique, Orchestral Maneuvers, The Process of Performance, Zen Meditation, and much more!

Travel Directions

Glen Cove Mansion

Address
200 Dosoris Ln
Glen Cove, NY 11542

Website
Glen Cove Mansion

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Pricing and Registration

Room Types and Pricing

  • Shared Room with Two Beds
    2,599

    Standard Room with two beds and a roommate. You may either name your own roommate or one will be assigned by Dreamcatcher Events. Roommate matches are based on age and gender. If signing up with a roommate in mind, please enter their name in the “Roommate” field as you continue registration.

    *Please note, pricing is per person and all registrants must stay at the Glen Cove Mansion and all payments and deposits are non-refundable.

  • Single Room – King Bed
    3,599

    Standard room with one king bed for one participant.

    *Please note, pricing is per person and all registrants must stay at the Glen Cove Mansion and all payments and deposits are non-refundable.

  • Bring Your Loved One – Suite
    4,999

    If you would like to have your loved one join you at the Glen Cove Mansion but not participate in workshops, we recommend this price point. You both share deluxe accommodations, dine together with the group for all meals and attend all evening concerts together. During the days, while one of you is participating in workshops, your loved one can enjoy the wonderful accommodations and interesting things to do in the Glen Cove area. The room includes one king bed. Pricing is for one participant and one non-participant.

    *Please note, all registrants must stay at the Glen Cove Mansion and all payments and deposits are non-refundable.

What's Included

  • All performances, workshops, activities, and entertainment for 4 days and nights
  • Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners.
  • Parking
  • Wi-Fi

What's Not Included

  • Transportation
  • Alcohol and snacks. Alcohol will be completely prohibited at this event.
  • Sighteseeing excursions in the area
  • Personal musical gear – please bring your own instruments

Pricing and Registration Policy

  • Registration & Payments
    • All rates are per-person, unless stated otherwise.
    • All prices subject to change. Prior sales excluded. Dreamcatcher Events reserves the right to change any price, package or offering at any time without prior notice.
    • All rates are subject to 9.9% surcharge, which includes all state and local taxes, plus service fees.
  • Installment Payment Plans – Upon checkout, you have the option to pay in full or in (non-refundable) 50% installments.
    • When registering you have the choice of paying a 50% deposit with the remaining balance due on June 15, 2021 (no interest fees charged) or paying in full.
    • Any registrations received after June 15, 2021 must be paid in full at the time of registration.
  • Cancellations
    • All payments and deposits are final and non-refundable.
  • Dreamcatcher Events LLC reserves the right to re-schedule any event if there should be an “Act of God,” natural disaster, breach of contract by the lead artists, pandemic, or any other circumstance which make an event impossible to hold. In this circumstance, Dreamcatcher shall issue full financial credit in the amount paid to all registrants who have paid. These “Credited” funds may be used for the specific event to be rescheduled or to attend any other Dreamcatcher Event of their choosing (subject to availability). The financial credit shall last two years from the dates of postponement. Registration refunds will not be distributed in the event that an event has to be rescheduled due to circumstances beyond Dreamcatcher’s control. This also applies to any registrant who may not be able to attend an event due to Covid and/or Force Measure. In that instance, Dreamcatcher shall provide the registrant a full credit to use at their discretion.
  • Robert Fripp’s Introduction to the Guitar Circle will be following all protocols and safety measures set by the CDC, the state of New York, and additional regulations set at local and business levels. This will include wearing a face covering and maintaining a minimum of 6 feet in all group settings. Furthermore, Dreamcatcher and Robert Fripp will be constantly and regularly updating our protocols to keep everyone safe on every level.

If you have any questions, please call our customer service number (+1) 800-852-9277, or send us an email at info@dreamcatcher-events.com

For complete details please see our Registration and Payment Policy

During Robert Fripp’s Introduction to the Guitar Circle, nothing is compulsory but some things are necessary. Robert feels strongly that alcohol and drug use are incompatible with this work and are strongly discouraged. Hey, the anticipated polyrhythms* alone are enough to deter anyone from even thinking about drinking! So, any participant who partakes in drugs or alcohol during the event may be asked to forego participating in our activities. Thank you for your cooperation.

*Polyrhythms: The simultaneous combination of contrasting rhythms in a musical composition. Rhythmic conflicts, or cross-rhythms, may occur within a single metre (e.g., two eighth notes against triplet eighths or worse!) and may even be reinforced by simultaneous combinations of conflicting metres. You will happily experience some of these during Robert’s event!

Precautionary measures:

An Introduction to the Guitar Circle will be following all protocols and safety measures set by the CDC, the state of New York, and additional regulations set at local and business levels. This will include regular use of hand sanitizer and handwashing, as well as social distancing in all group settings. Wherever possible, meetings and gatherings will take place outdoors, and all safety protocols will be strictly enforced. Furthermore, Dreamcatcher and Robert Fripp will be constantly and regularly updating our protocols to keep everyone safe on every level.