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Camino Artes Guitar Workshop

Attend a 6-Day Intensive Workshop in Spain

Immerse yourself in the rich heritage and culture of the classical guitar by attending the Camino Artes Guitar Workshop in northern Spain.

Every year, Rene invites guitarists of all ages and ability levels to attend this rich and rewarding experience featuring masterclasses, lectures, and daily performance opportunities. You will gain significant exposure to high-level musicians from around the world while attending special sessions on topics like recital preparation, technique, performance, music theory, guitar arranging, guitar maintenance, and more. 

Imagine how it will feel to perform every evening inside Romanesque Churches dating back to the 11th and 12th centuries! 

Participants should have several years of serious study on the guitar and must supply their own instrument.

Workshop Details

The workshop 2025 is open for registration. Please contact me via email at rene.izquierdo@gmail.com prior to registration. A limited amount of Twenty Participants will be accepted.

Dates

August 11-16

Faculty

Rene Izquierdo (Director)

Federico Sheppard (Luthier)
Guest Faculty: 

Elina Chekan: UWM Lecturer & Director of Pre-College Division

Ignacio Barcia: Guitar Professor at Wilson’s School.

Andrew Zohn: Guitar Professor. Schwob School of Music.

Isaac Bustos: Guitar Professor. University of Texas San Antonio.

Register

Workshop Cost: 570 €. Includes tuition and a non-refundable 50 € application fee (no housing or meals). US Dollars exchange is according to the rate when you submit the payment. Registration will close on July 4th. Please make sure that the receiving end will get the full amount of 570 €. You are responsible for the fees that are associated with the method of Payment. Please contact me if you would like to pay by check or wire transfer.

PayPal

rene_izquierdo@hotmail.com

Wire Transfer or Check acceptable as well. (Contact me directly via email for details)

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

Camino Artes Guitar Workshop is an intensive six-day immersion for Classical Guitarists. Our workshop provides a significant exposure to Performance, Technique, Styles and Musicianship Skills. Participation in master classes and ensembles are organized according to individual skill level and interest. There will be special sessions on topics like recital preparation, technique, performance, music theory, arranging for guitar, guitar repair and maintenance etc. Regardless of ability level, everyone can play more musically!

We will offer daily evening concerts by the Faculty and attending students. This workshop gives you the opportunity to perform for a new audience during your visit to Carrion and to give concerts for the Pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela. The venues are Romanesque Churches dating from XI to the XII Century with beautiful acoustics and perfect settings. You will have a new audience every night from all over the world!!!

The workshop offers a rich learning environment and experience with players from all ages and geographical locations, as well as a Great experience in Spanish Cultural immersion and heritage. The common denominator is love for the classical guitar. In general, required workshop activities take place from 9am-5:30pm with the mandatory “Break” for the traditional Lunch and Siesta. Due to the short time span of this workshop, there will be some night activities as well. Participants should have several year of serious study on the guitar and must supply their own instrument.

Our goal is to give students a high-level musical experience in a rich cultural environment and to provide them with new ideas that they can carry forward into their current musical studies.

ELIGIBILITY & APPLICATION PROCESS

Eligibility:  All serious guitar players. Amateurs interested in attending the course should submit a video for evaluation.

Ability Level:  All levels. Intermediate and advance players will be given priority. 


About Carrión de los Condes, Spain

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A town of great importance at the time of the old pilgrimages to Santiago de Compostela. Its medieval origins can be seen in some of the historic buildings and in the old town. The most characteristic building of Carrión de los Condes is the church of Santiago, famous for its splendid Panthocrator.

Also significant are the frieze in the church of Santa María del Camino, embellished by an Adoración de los Magos; and the convent of Santa Clara, founded in the 13th century, with an adjoining church and museum which displays sculpture and ornaments, as well as a Piedad by Gregorio Fernández.

On the outskirts of the city, near the medieval bridge, is the monastery of San Zoilo, a former pilgrims' shelter started in the 10th century. Its Renaissance cloister is outstanding, a genuine ornamental and technical wonder which is the work of Juan de Badajoz.

http://carriondeloscondes.es/

Helpful links and information for registered students

Contact information

Federico Sheppard: caminoartes@gmail.com Tel. +34 648 924 182 Spain
Rene Izquierdo: rene.izquierdo@gmail.com Tel. +1 414 324-7570 USA


GETTING INTO CARRIÓN DE LOS CONDES

From Madrid: By Train to Palencia (Renfe) and bus to Carrion (bus runs 4 times a day from the Bus Station close by). Note that there is no Bus Service on Sunday. http://estebanezaja.es/ (bus schedules here)

From Burgos & Leon: By bus that runs from Burgos-Leon/ Leon-Burgos stopping in Carrion (only one bus per day) http://www.alsa.es/

By taxi from Palencia, the cost is approximately 50€.


What to Bring

Guitar, Strings, Music Stand, music, and any other related guitar accessories you may need.

Medical Insurance

Every participants is responsible for taking necessary precautions and steps to ensure you have access to medical coverage while in the workshop.

Housing &ACCOMMODATIONS

Where to eat

  • Asador “El Doblon”. Tel. 979 880 429

  • Restaurante “Las Vigas”. Tel. 979 880 050

  • Restaurante “Abel”. Tel. 669 242 163

  • Restaurante “Meson El Porton”. Tel. 979 880 559

  • Cafeteria Meson “Conde Garay”. Tel. 979 880 527

  • Bodegon “El Resbalon”. Tel. 979 880 799

  • La Cerve. Tel. 979 880989

  • Naturale. Tel. 659 161 520

  • Hamburgueseria “El Rincon”. Tel. 979 880 456

  • Restaurante “La Corte”. Tel. 979 880 138


Public Services

  • Ayuntamiento de Carrion. Tel. 979 880 259

  • Centro Medico. Tel. 979 880 245/ 979 880 260

  • Farmacias. Tel. 979 880 266/ 979 880 333

  • Guardia Civil. Tel. 979 880 003

  • Taxis. Tel. 608 486 059/ 979 880 414/ 979 881 087

  • Correos. Tel. 979 880 345


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