List of instructors&courses for 2010
We're sorry to announce that, for
unavoidable reasons, Mike Dowling has been forced to withdraw as an
instructor at our September 2010 workshop. That's the bad news. The good
news is that guitar whiz, Paul Pigat from Vancouver, will be replacing him.
Please check our course page for what Paul will be teaching. We know you
won't be disappointed.
Late News: Bob Romanow
will be giving a mandolin course!
Our Events: Annual May Retreat
... at Seven Springs Resort,
...is a weekend of endless music making, but with no paid instructors,
The Retreat has the same facilites and incredible food as the Workshop.
Retreat Details
Retreat Registration Form
Annual
September Workshop
...at Seven Springs Resort
The 2010 Workshop will take place
September 10,11,12. The cost is CAN $280.
What is VIMW?
VIMW is a weekend in musical heaven, away from everyday distractions,
in a beautiful setting, with musical friends. At the weekend event lessons
in acoustic styles (bluegrass, blues, swing, folk) and on various instruments
(eg: guitar, mandolin, fiddle) and at various skill levels, from beginner
to advanced will be offered. The instruction will be provided by talented,
experienced and passionately musical instructors.
Can I bring amplified instruments
to VIMW?
We respectfully ask our students
and instructors at the camp not to bring amplified instruments with
the exception of electric pianos and lap steel guitars. This is because
the “spill” of sound between teaching areas will disrupt classes being
taught nearby and nearby jamming. Sorry.
So, what do I get at VIMW
for my money?
At the camp you’ll get:
- A home made soup (no Campbell’s for
us) and sandwich dinner on Friday night (vegetarian and omnivorous
choices are available).
- Gourmet snacks at about 10:00pm on
Friday and Saturday nights.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday
and breakfast and lunch on Sunday.
- Eight hours of instruction in a variety
of areas by instructors, many of whom are professional musicians.
- A concert that you’d pay for elsewhere.
- A chance to make more music than you’ve
possibly made in a long time with a host of other musical fanatics
just like you and,
- A chance to join a musical community
in which friendships are made that last a lifetime.
Registration Forms
and Contact Information
for Retreat and Workshop
EMAIL:
info@vancouverislandmusicworkshop.com
