Gideon Putnam Resort
The Gideon Putnam Resort & Spa combines over 75 years of historic character with exceptional service and modern facilities. It’s a long-favored vacation destination, offering guests a wealth of desirable amenities.
4 days and 4 nights of picking, strumming, creating and storytelling in beautiful Saratoga Springs. This retreat will be limited to only 85 lucky participants who will get to join Tommy and his incredible team of handpicked musicians on this intimate musical experience.
“Greetings Earthlings!
“I want to tell you about my 4th Annual Guitar Camp at a very special location: the Gideon Putnam Resort in Saratoga Springs NY, June 27-July 1, 2016. Please bring your guitars and spend 4 days and nights with us playing, learning, performing, and dousing yourself in beautiful music. We are looking forward to having a great time together – you’ll learn so much and you just won’t want to leave. If you come to Saratoga you can forget the world, forget everything thats going on and have fun. My guest instructors and “partners in crime” will be Frank Vignola, Vinny Raniolo, and the great Richard Smith… and of course, I will be teaching and playing all the time as well!
“These four days of guitar playing and music are for players of all levels, and we are so looking forward to seeing you there!”
-Tommy Emmanuel
Tommy Emmanuel's Guitar Camp USA is an event for players and music-lovers of all ages, levels, interests, and taste! Whether you are a master player, a beginner, or just an enthusiastic fan, our four day programs offer activities and workshops for you. Our environments are non-competitive and are strictly about immersing oneself in the joys of music and our lovely surroundings!
Your 4 days and nights at Guitar Camp USA 2016 will feature hands on, interactive workshops with Tommy and his special guests, small group jamming sessions and full concerts from the artists beginning at 10am and going late into the night.
The Camp Schedule is subject to change. You will be provided with an updated schedule upon check-in. Also, we will post the daily schedule in the dining hall in case there are last minute changes.
3:00PM
Check-In
4:30-5:00PM
Orientation
5:00-6:00PM
Mentor Sessions Raffle (There will be a raffle to determine the picking order for Tommy Emmanuel, Frank Vignola, Vinny Raniolo, and Richard Smith one on one Mentor Sessions. These sessions will be 15 minutes long and you are limited to one session/pick per student. These sessions are optional.)
6:00-6:45PM
Break
6:45-8:00PM
Dinner
8:00PM
Tommy & Instructors Preview Concert
8:00-9:15AM
Breakfast
9:30-10:30AM
Tommy Emmanuel (entire group)
10:45-11:45AM
Tommy Emmanuel & Richard Smith (entire group)
12:00-1:15PM
Lunch
12:30-2:00PM
Tommy, Frank, Vinny, & Richard Mentor Sessions (optional)
1:15-2:15PM
Break
2:15-3:15PM
Group Classes Rotate
-Group 1 – Richard Smith
-Group 2 – Vinny Raniolo
-Group 3 – Frank Vignola
3:30-4:30PM
Group Classes Rotate
-Group 3 – Richard Smith
-Group 1 – Vinny Raniolo
-Group 2 – Frank Vignola
4:45-5:45PM
Group Classes Rotate
-Group 2 – Richard Smith
-Group 3– Vinny Raniolo
-Group 1 – Frank Vignola
5:45-6:45PM
Break
6:00-7:00PM
Tommy, Frank, Vinny, & Richard Mentor Sessions (optional)
6:45-8:00PM
Dinner
8:00-8:30PM
Richard Smith Solo Performance
8:30-9:00PM
Tommy Emmanuel Solo Performance
9:00PM
Tommy Emmanuel Jam Session
8:00-9:15AM
Breakfast
9:30-10:30AM
Tommy Emmanuel (entire group)
10:45-11:45AM
Tommy Emmanuel & Vinny Raniolo (entire group)
12:00-1:15PM
Lunch
12:30-2:00PM
Tommy, Frank, Vinny, & Richard Mentor Sessions (optional)
1:15-2:15PM
Break
2:15-3:15PM
Group Classes Rotate
-Group 1 – Richard Smith
-Group 2 – Vinny Raniolo
-Group 3 – Frank Vignola
3:30-4:30PM
Group Classes Rotate
-Group 3 – Richard Smith
-Group 1 – Vinny Raniolo
-Group 2 – Frank Vignola
4:45-5:45PM
Group Classes Rotate
-Group 2 – Richard Smith
-Group 3– Vinny Raniolo
-Group 1 – Frank Vignola
5:45-6:45PM
Break
6:00-7:00PM
Tommy, Frank, Vinny, & Richard Mentor Sessions (optional)
6:45-8:00PM
Dinner
8:00-8:30PM
Frank Vignola & Vinny Raniolo Performance
8:30-9:00PM
Tommy Emmanuel Solo Performance
9:00
Tommy & Instructors Jam Session
8:00-9:15AM
Breakfast (At Breakfast, there will be a sign up sheet for the student & instructor show. We will need song title. Please note if you want to perform with an instructor for signup. This is limited to one song per student please. Song order will be posted at Lunch.)
9:30-10:30AM
Tommy Emmanuel (entire group)
1:45-11:45AM
Tommy Emmanuel & Frank Vignola (entire group)
12:00-1:15PM
Lunch
12:30-2:00PM
Tommy, Frank, Vinny, & Richard Mentor Sessions (optional)
1:15-2:15PM
Break
2:15-3:15PM
Group Classes Rotate
-Group 1 – Richard Smith
-Group 2 – Vinny Raniolo
-Group 3 – Frank Vignola
3:30-4:30PM
Group Classes Rotate
-Group 3 – Richard Smith
-Group 1 – Vinny Raniolo
-Group 2 – Frank Vignola
4:45-5:45PM
Group Classes Rotate
-Group 2 – Richard Smith
-Group 3– Vinny Raniolo
-Group 1 – Frank Vignola
6:00-6:15PM
GROUP PHOTO (attendance required)
6:15-6:45PM
Break
6:45-8:00PM
Dinner
7:15-8:15PM
Instructor Photo & Autograph Session
8:30PM
Student & Instructor Show
8:00-9:15AM
Breakfast
9:15-9:30AM
Tommy Emmanuel’s Departure Lecture
11:00AM
Check Out
3:00PM
Check-in (Lobby)
4:00-5:00PM
Orientation (Gazebo Garden)
5:00-6:30PM
Break
6:30-7:45PM
Dinner (Peacock Room)
8:00-10:00PM
Instructor Preview Concert (Peacock Room)
8:00-9:15AM
Breakfast (Peacock Room)
9:30-11:00AM
Tommy Emmanuel (Beginners Class (Amphitheater)), Jim Nichols (Intermediate Class (Peacock Room)), or Pat Bergeson & Joe Robinson (Expert Class (Gazebo Garden))
11:30-12:45PM
Group Classes Rotate
-Group 1 – Tommy Emmanuel & Jim Nichols (Peacock Room)
-Group 2 – Joe Robinson (Amphitheater)
-Group 3 – Pat Bergeson (Gazebo Garden)
1:00-2:15PM
Lunch (Gazebo Garden)
2:15-3:00PM
Break
3:00-4:15PM
Group Classes Rotate
-Group 2 – Tommy Emmanuel & Jim Nichols (Peacock Room)
-Group 3 – Joe Robinson (Amphitheater)
-Group 1 – Pat Bergson (Gazebo Garden)
4:45-6:00PM
Group Classes Rotate
-Group 3 – Tommy Emmanuel & Jim Nichols
-Group 1 – Joe Robinson (Amphitheater)
-Group 2 – Pat Bergson (Gazebo Garden)
6:00-7:15PM
Dinner (Amphitheater)
7:15-8:00PM
Break
8:00-10:00PM
Instructor Concert (Peacock Room)
8:00-9:15AM
Breakfast (Peacock Room)
9:30-11:00AM
Tommy Emmanuel (Intermediate Class (Peacock Room)), Jim Nichols (Expert Class (Gazebo Garden)), or Pat Bergeson & Joe Robinson (Beginner Class (Amphitheater))
11:30-12:45PM
Groups Rotate
-Group 1 – Tommy Emmanuel & Joe Robinson (Peacock Room)
-Group 2 – Jim Nichols (Amphitheater)
-Group 3 – Pat Bergeson & Joe Robinson (Gazebo Garden)
1:00-2:30PM
Lunch
2:15-3:00PM
Break
3:00-4:15PM
Groups Rotate
-Group 2 – Tommy Emmanuel & Joe Robinson (Peacock Room)
-Group 3 – Jim Nichols (Amphitheater)
-Group 1 – Pat Bergson & Joe Robinson (Gazebo Garden)
4:45-6:00PM
Groups Rotate
-Group 3 – Tommy Emmanuel & Joe Robinson (Peacock Room)
-Group 1 – Jim Nichols (Amphitheater)
-Group 2 – Pat Bergson & Joe Robinson (Gazebo Garden)
6:00-7:15PM
Dinner (Peacock Room)
7:15-8:00PM
Break
8:00-10:00PM
Instructor Concert (Peacock Room)
8:00-9:15AM
Breakfast (Peacock Room)
*Sign up for student & instructor concert will be during breakfast. We will need song title. Please note if you want to perform with an instructor for signup. This is limited to one song per student please.
9:30-11:00AM
Tommy Emmanuel (Expert Class (Gazebo Garden)), Jim Nichols (Beginner Class (Amphitheater)), or Pat Bergeson & Joe Robinson (Intermediate Class (Peacock Room))
11:30-12:45PM
Groups Rotate
-Group 1 – Tommy Emmanuel & Pat Bergeson (Peacock Room)
-Group 2 – Jim Nichols (Amphitheater)
-Group 3 – Joe Robinson (Gazebo Garden)
1:00-2:15PM
Lunch (Gazebo Garden)
*Set list and student order for the concert will be posted at lunch.
2:15-3:00PM
Break
3:00-4:15PM
Groups Rotate
-Ground 2 – Tommy Emmanuel & Pat Bergeson (Peacock Room)
-Group 3 – Jim Nichols (Amphitheater)
-Group 1 – Joe Robinson (Gazebo Garden)
4:45-6:00PM
Groups Rotate
-Ground 3 – Tommy Emmanuel & Pat Bergeson (Peacock Room)
-Group 1 – Jim Nichols (Amphitheater)
-Group 2 – Joe Robinson (Gazebo Garden)
6:00-7:15PM
Dinner (Peacock Room)
7:15-8:00PM
Break
8:00-10:00PM
Student & Instructor Concert (Peacock Room)
8:00-9:15AM
Breakfast (Peacock Room)
9:15-9:30AM
Tommy Emmanuel’s Departure Lecture (Peacock Room)
11:00AM
Check-Out (Lobby)
3:30PM
Registration & Check-In
4:00PM-5:00PM
Orientation
5:00PM-6:30PM
Get settled in
6:30PM-7:45PM
Dinner
8:00PM-10:00PM
Teachers Concert
8:00AM-9:15AM
Breakfast
9:30AM-11:00AM
All students with Tommy
11:15AM-12:45PM
Small Groups with Tommy, Brooks, Vinnie, and Frank
1:00PM-2:30PM
Lunch
2:30-3:00PM
Free Time
3:00PM-4:15PM
Small Groups with Tommy, Brooks, Vinnie, and Frank
4:30PM-6:00PM
Small Groups with Tommy, Brooks, Vinnie, and Frank
6:00PM-6:30PM
Group Photo
6:30PM-7:45PM
Dinner
8:00PM-10:00PM
Teacher Group Concert
8:00AM-9:15AM
Breakfast
9:30AM-11:00AM
All students with Tommy
11:15AM-12:45PM
Small Groups with Tommy, Brooks, Vinnie, and Frank
1:00PM-2:30PM
Lunch
2:30PM-3:00PM
Free Time
3:00PM-4:15PM
Small Groups with Tommy, Brooks, Vinnie, and Frank
4:30PM-6:00PM
Small Groups with Tommy, Brooks, Vinnie, and Frank
6:00PM-6:30PM
Free Time
6:30PM-7:45PM
Dinner
8:00PM-10:00PM
Tommy Emmanuel Concert
8:00MA-9:15AM
Breakfast
9:30AM-11:00AM
All Students with Tommy
11:15MA-12:45PM
Small Groups with Tommy, Brooks, Vinnie, and Frank
1:00PM-2:30PM
Lunch
2:30PM-3:00PM
Free Time
3:00PM-4:15PM
Small Groups with Tommy, Brooks, Vinnie, and Frank
4:30PM-6:00PM
Small Groups with Tommy, Brooks, Vinnie, and Frank
6:00PM-6:30PM
Free Time
6:30PM-7:45PM
Dinner
8:00PM-10:00PM
Student Performances
8:00AM-9:15AM
Breakfast
9:30AM-10:30AM
Group Session, Photos, Last Chats
10:30AM-11:00AM
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I am so thrilled that you will be joining me for the “Tommy Emmanuel Guitar Camp USA” in Saratoga Springs, NY. We are going to learn a lot together and have some fun together. At the beginning of each day, we’re going to start off with one big group session with all of you and me. After that, we are going to break up into different groups and mix up your skill levels…
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The Gideon Putnam Resort & Spa combines over 75 years of historic character with exceptional service and modern facilities. It’s a long-favored vacation destination, offering guests a wealth of desirable amenities.
Setting & Accommodations
Gideon Putnam Resort is located in the foothills of the Adirondacks, surrounded by the beauty of Saratoga Spa State Park. The resort features spacious guest rooms, luxurious bedding and upscale bath amenities. The Roosevelt Spa at Gideon Putnam offers a full menu of services that primp and pamper. Browse the complete list of services on their website.
Area Attractions
Saratoga Springs provides the perfect mix of beauty, history, culture and activity. The town features world-renown horse racing, a prominent performing arts center, natural springs spas, several golf courses, and a historic battlefield. Window shop in town, relax at the spa or visit one of the areas 10 museums. It’s tree-lined streets feature grand old Victorians and gardens filled with flowers of every color. Nearly everything in town is within walking distance!
Address
24 Gideon Putnam Rd
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Website
Gideon Putnam Resort
…and everyone who registers by April 25th gets a bag stuffed to the top with items from our friends at D’Addario!
Tommy Emmanuel Guitar Camp USA is SOLD OUT!
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Standard Room with two beds and a roommate. You may either name a fellow registrant as your 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. Roommate must also register for Guitar Camp USA. Pricing is per person.
Standard room with one bed. Pricing is per person.
Standard room with a King bed meant to be shared by a couple. Pricing is for the room and two registrants.
Deluxe suite with one bed meant to be shared by a couple. Pricing is for the room and two registrants.
For complete details please see our Registration and Payment Policy