- Performing Arts & Fine Arts Camp: Music
- Coed Day & Overnight Camps
11 to 90 years-old - San Diego, CA - Nashville, TN - Toronto, ON - Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Camp Season:
February 19, 2026 – July 24, 2026 - Camp Tuition Range:
$1,100.00 – $1,900.00
Discounts & Financial Assistance available
- Renaissance Fort Lauderdale West Hotel
1230 South Pine Island Rd.
Plantation, Florida 33324
905-567-8000 - Handlery Hotel San Diego
950 Hotel Cir N
San Diego, California 92108
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905-567-8000 - Cumberland University
1 Cumberland Square
Lebanon, Tennessee 37087
905-567-8000 - Delta Hotels by Marriott Toronto Airport & Conference Centre
655 Dixon Rd
Toronto, Ontario M9W 1J3, Canada
905-567-8000
- 99 Queen Street South
Mississauga, Ontario L5M1K7, Canada
905-567-8000
The Ultimate Experience in Music Education
Guitar Workshop Plus is much more than just a guitar camp or summer music camp. We offer workshops in a musical environment at supurb facilities located throughout North America. Guitar, Bass, Drum, Keyboard, and Vocal courses are offered for all levels, ages, and styles including rock, blues, jazz, acoustic, classical, and songwriting. Our faculty members are professional musicians and instructors with extensive experience teaching in summer music programs, workshops, private settings, and post secondary institutions. World famous guest artists such as Joe Satriani, Alex Lifeson (Rush), John Scofield, John Petrucci (Dream Theater), Robben Ford, Billy Sheehan, and many more teach and perform for our participants. Our top ranked summer music program allows students to participate in daily classes, clinics, ensemble and student performances, and evening concerts. Participants also take away a video of their live performances!!
Guitar Workshop Plus is a program designed for aspiring musicians of all ages to promote the growth and development of musical knowledge and skills. Our program is unique in that we cater our instruction to the student's personal style, level of experience, and musical goals. We create a healthy, non-competitive, and supportive environment in which to learn. The complete immersion in music allows students to walk away with enough material and musical ideas to last until next year.
Whether you just started playing recently and want to get started in the right direction, or you've been playing professionally and want to further develop your craft, you will find what you're looking for at Guitar Workshop Plus. Join us this summer and treat yourself to a fun and educational music-filled week!!
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Camp Amenities
- Laundry Service
- Internet Service
- Fitness Center
- Suite style dorms with TV
- Top ranked food service
- Modern Performance Theater and Classrooms
Camp Facilities
Fort Lauderdale (February 19 - 22, 2026)
Renaissance Fort Lauderdale West Hotel
Experience Effortless Elegance At Our Renovated Hotel. An easy road trip or perfect for a needed staycation, our Lauderdale-West hotel provides newly-renovated rooms and upscale settings. When you’re ready to unwind, our rooms and suites feature plush bedding and flat-screen TVs for your utmost relaxation. Stay active while on the road by having an invigorating workout at our heated outdoor pool, jogging trail and renovated fitness center.
Escape winter and discover all the exciting things to do in Fort Lauderdale. Make the most of your stay by exploring all the great things to see in and around the area. Explore miles of pristine beaches. Located just minutes from sunny beaches, and the airport, this location has nearby shopping and casinos and is nearby to Sawgrass Mills®, Nova Southeastern University and BB&T Center. Miami is also located less than an hour away!
San Diego (June 21 - 26, 2026)
Handlery Hotel San Diego
Enjoy a peaceful downtown stay. Find us Downtown, within minutes of San Diego International Airport, the San Diego Convention Center, the USS Midway Museum, and Balboa Park. Little Italy dining and the Gaslamp Quarter are just a short distance away. The Handlery Hotel San Diego is a legacy of hospitality, that lies just moments away from the finest attractions, recreational pursuits, and vibrant nightlife that San Diego has to offer. Our hotel offers an extensive array of amenities including a fully equipped fitness center. Iconic attractions like SeaWorld, Petco Park, and the San Diego Zoo are a short drive away.
Conveniently located in the heart of San Diego and just a short drive from Los Angeles and Orange County, this location offers modern facilities and accommodations including spacious classrooms, an outstanding performance room, and fantastic hotel accommodations and meals. The vibrant music scenes and cities of both San Diego and Los Angeles combined with the beautiful southern California sunshine and beaches make this the perfect spot to spend a week with us.
Toronto (July 12 - 17, 2026)
Delta Hotels by Marriott Toronto Airport & Conference Centre
Delta Hotels by Marriott Toronto Airport & Conference Centre has exceptional amenities, elegant style and an outstanding location in Toronto, Ontario. Our hotel and conference venue is only three kilometres from Toronto Pearson International Airport and offers free shuttle services for easy commutes to the airport. In addition to the great meals and dining experience at the hotel, you can treat yourself at the full-service Starbucks in the lobby. Maintain your routine at the 24-hour fitness centre or change it up with a dip in the indoor pool or massage and facial at Exhale Spa & Wellness. Your pet-friendly hotel room or suite comes with free Wi-Fi, free bottled water, deluxe bedding, premium bath products and much more. Match the energy of Toronto, Ontario, at our dynamic Delta Hotels Toronto Airport & Conference Centre.
Other fun attractions nearby include Canada’s Wonerland, Ontario Science Centre, CN Tower, Rogers Centre, Ripley’s Aquarium, Toronto Zoo, and Hockey Hall of Fame. Not only is it the largest city in Canada, but the beautiful and multi-cultural city of Toronto is a world class destination with plenty of attractions and is just a short drive from one of the wonders of the world, Niagara Falls.
Nashville (July 19 - 24, 2026)
Cumberland University
Cumberland University is located just outside of Nashville, TN – Music City USA! In addition to the great location, this campus features great housing, a brand new dining cafe and has fantastic facilities including an auditorium and stage, large classes, and beautiful historical buildings. Nearby attractions include museums and several annual festivals. Famous Nashville attractions include Music Row and Broadway which is filled with legendary honky tonks, bars, and music venues, The Country Music Hall of Fame, RCA Studios, Johnny Cash Museum, Ryman Auditorium and the Grand Ole Opry.
Camp Staff
Our faculty is carefully selected and comprised of professional musicians and instructors with extensive experience teaching in workshops, private settings, and post secondary institutions. These talented educators have considerable recording backgrounds, perform around the world, author instructional books and write articles for music magazines.
Camp Sessions
- Fort Lauderdale SessionDates:February 19, 2026 – February 22, 2026Capacity:100 campersTuition:$1,200.00
Want to escape the winter blues? Join us for the 2024 GWP Winter Getaway! This event is for musicians of all ages, levels and interests looking to immerse themselves in a non-competitive supportive environment in which to learn. Held at superb facilities and beautiful surroundings in sunny Fort Lauderdale, FL.
The experience will include:
All accommodations at the beautiful Renaissance Fort Lauderdale West Hotel!
3 excellent daily meals and opportunities to form lasting connections.
Guitar instruction day and night.
Masterclasses by elite guest artists.
Students of all levels are encouraged.
Artist, faculty and student performances daily.
Immersive ensemble experience with pro rhythm section.
Various clinics and classes offering focused instruction from renowned artists and faculty.
Open mic performances.
Bring your loved ones along and enjoy the beautiful beaches, shopping and local attractions.
- San Diego SessionDates:June 21, 2026 – June 26, 2026Capacity:100 campersTuition:$1,200.00
Guitar Workshop Plus is much more than just a guitar camp or summer music camp. We offer week long workshops in a musical environment at superb facilities in San Diego, CA. Our faculty members are professional musicians and instructors with extensive experience teaching in summer music programs, workshops, private settings, and post secondary institutions. Along with receiving visits from world famous guest artists, our top ranked summer music program allows students to participate in daily classes, clinics, ensemble and student performances, and evening concerts. World famous guest artists such as Joe Satriani, Alex Lifeson (Rush), John Scofield, John Petrucci (Dream Theater), Robben Ford, Billy Sheehan, and many more teach and perform for our participants.
- Toronto SessionDates:July 12, 2026 – July 17, 2026Capacity:100 campersTuition:$1,200.00
Courses for rock, blues, acoustic, jazz, classical, and songwriting. Past guest artists include Joe Satriani, Robben Ford, Steve Vai, John Scofield, Alex Lifeson (Rush), John Petrucci (Dream Theater), Orianthi, Rik Emmett, Randy Bachman, Paul Gilbert, Andy Summers (The Police), Billy Sheehan, John Abercrombie, Duke Robillard, Lorne Lofsky, Paul Delong, John Knowles, Stu Hamm, and many others.
- Nashville SessionDates:July 19, 2026 – July 24, 2026Capacity:100 campersTuition:$1,200.00
Courses for rock, blues, acoustic, jazz, classical, and songwriting. Past guest artists include Joe Satriani, Robben Ford, Steve Vai, John Scofield, Alex Lifeson (Rush), John Petrucci (Dream Theater), Orianthi, Rik Emmett, Randy Bachman, Paul Gilbert, Andy Summers (The Police), Billy Sheehan, John Abercrombie, Duke Robillard, Lorne Lofsky, Paul Delong, John Knowles, Stu Hamm, and many others.