The Legacy Days Guitar Gathering is all about guitarists of all ages, skill levels, and styles coming together for a few days to celebrate guitar playing! It's a unique gathering of people from all walks of life to come together and learn from some of the best guitarists in the world as well as from each other.
The Guitar Gathering is held in Nashville, Tennessee right in the heart of the live music scene in Music City, USA - walking distance from the Country Music Hall of Fame, historic Gruhn's Guitars, the Ryman Auditorium (original home of the Grand Old Opry) and Nashville's famous Lower Broadway clubs and nightlife.
Take a few days off from your stressful life, pack your guitar, come play and learn, and do something you really love!
• Once in a Lifetime Private Workshops with World-Renowned Guitarists
• Group Lessons & Master Classes with Steve Krenz, Author of Learn & Master Guitar
• Private concert by Flatpicking Guitarist Russ Barenberg and his trio
• Personal Guitar Setups with Master Guitar Tech, Greg Voros, from Gruhn's Guitars
• Blues Jam Sessions with a Live Band
• Jazz, Classical, and Bluegrass Student Ensembles
• Bluegrass Concert by Vince Gill at the historic Ryman Auditorium
• Numerous Opportunities to Jam, Perform, Learn, and Laugh!
• Children (age 17 and under) and Spouses are welcome to attend at no charge!
It's the People. It's the Music, and it's our annual guitar family reunion!
Registration
Registration for Legacy Days is $249... $349 after June 15th.
Click here for Printable Itinerary
Children (age 17 or under) and spouses are welcome to attend at no additional charge!
A survey will be emailed to you in the days after you register where you will be able to sign up for group lessons, personal guitar setups with Greg Voros, and other individual events.
Guitar Gathering Guests:
Steve Krenz
Author of Learn & Master Guitar, Steve draws from a vast experience in both performing and teaching. He's done everything from play with a symphony orchestra, to jazz bands, to perform with Grammy winning artists, like Donna Summer, The Fifth Dimension, Bryan White, and Israel Houghton. Not only is Steve an active guitarist playing and recording professionally in Music City USA, Nashville, Tennessee, but he also holds a deep personal commitment and passion for teaching and training other guitarists to excel in their talents. His teaching style is patient and positive.
Johnny Hiland
If you tried, you couldn't make up a story this good: legally blind kid grows up in a trailer home in rural Maine. A guitar prodigy, he tours with the family band starting at age 8, wins local and regional competitions, moves to Nashville, ends up dropping jaws all over town, doing sessions with Ricky Skaggs, Toby Keith, Randy Travis, Janie Fricke and many more, and gets signed by Steve Vai when his manager leaves a demo on Vai's voicemail.
Russ Barenberg
In a series of beautifully crafted albums, acoustic guitarist, composer and GRAMMY nominee Russ Barenberg has created an "exquisitely original" and enduring body of work that joyously integrates bluegrass, jazz, and American/Celtic fiddle and dance traditions. His latest release, When at Last, which also features Russ's sparkling mandolin playing, was nominated for a GRAMMY for "Best Country Instrumental Performance" and for he International Bluegrass Music Association "Instrumental Album of the Year" award. Along with millions of other viewers, you were likely moved by Russ's emotional rendering of "Ashokan Farewell," the main soundtrack theme in Ken Burns' masterpiece, The Civil War. And viewers in the UK and Europe have gotten to know Russ over the last 15 years as both a member of he house band and a featured artist on the acclaimed BBC Television music programs, The Transatlantic Sessions. Russ and his trio including Victor Krause (Allison Krause & Union Station) will be giving a private concert for the Guitar Gathering.
Rick Vito
Rick Vito was guitarist with the legendary group Fleetwood Mac. He most recently was nominated for a Grammy with the Mick Fleetwood Blues Band. In addition, Vito has been a featured player on Bob Seger's albums since 1986. He played the slide guitar solo on the song, "Like a Rock". He was a long-standing member of Bonnie Raitt's touring band in the 1990s. Rick also played with Jackson Browne, Little Richard, Roger McGuinn, Bobby Whitlock, Dobie Gray, John Mayall, John Fogerty, Delaney & Bonnie, Albert Collins, Dolly Parton and Matrix. Rick is a blues and slide guitar master and we are privileged to have him at the Guitar Gathering.
Will McFarlane
Will McFarlane has played guitar for Bonnie Raitt, James Taylor and the famed Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section. He is also a member of the Musicians Hall of Fame. Will is offering a rare Blues Guitar master class for the Guitar Gathering. I can't think of a better person to learn from than the guitarist playing on countless classics.
Vince Gill
Grammy award-winning country singer/songwriter Vince Gill is a Ryman regular. He's a member of the Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame. Gill is also one of the most versatile musicians performing today. His appearance on the Ryman Bluegrass Nights series has become an annual occurrence and it's the one time a year you can see him play an acoustic show devoted primarily to bluegrass. His performance will kick off the Bluegrass Nights at the historic Ryman Auditorium. Ticket prices for this event for you and a guest are included complementary with the conference registration.
www.vincegill.com
An evening with Vince Gill
Greg Voros
Instructor for the Learn & Master Spotlight Series course - Guitar Setup & Maintenance. A Master Guitar Tech at world famous Gruhn Guitars—Greg began work at Gruhn Guitars in 2005. He came to Nashville from New York with a lengthy background in repair and setup of a broad range of electric and acoustic instruments. He also has extensive experience in customer service and fine-tuning instruments to personal taste. He does guitar tech work for some of Nashville's most famous guitarists. His workshop at last year's event was one of the most well-received of all. We look forward to having him back this year!
Click here for Printable Itinerary
(as of May 27, 2011)
Tuesday June 21, 2011
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8:00am-MIDNIGHT Guitar Jam Room 1 Open
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8:00am-MIDNIGHT Guitar Jam Room 2 Open
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After 10pm Setup
Wednesday June 22, 2011
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8:00am-NOON Registration
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8:00am-MIDNIGHT Guitar Jam Room 1 Open
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8:00am-MIDNIGHT Guitar Jam Room 2 Open
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9:00am-10:20am Group Guitar Lessons 1 w/ Steve Krenz Beginner (Sessions 1-9)
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10:30am-NOON Group Guitar Lessons 2 w/ Steve Krenz Intermediate (Sessions 10-15)
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1:00pm-MIDNIGHT (Setup Audio/Video/Lighting/Tables/Stage)
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1:00pm-1:50pm Guitar Beatles Ensemble Rehearsal w/Steve Krenz (Electric or Acoustic)
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2:00pm-2:50pm Guitar Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal w/Steve Krenz (Intermediate Electric)
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3:00pm-3:50pm Classical Guitar Ensemble Rehearsal (Acoustic)
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4:00pm-6:00pm Get to Know You Reception
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6:00pm-7:20pm Group Guitar Lessons 3 w/ Steve Krenz Electric Guitar (Gear & Pedals)
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Evening Activity Everyone On Their Own.
Thursday June 23, 2011
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8:00am-NOON Registration
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8:00am-Midnight Guitar Jam Room Open
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8:00am-8:45am Morning Guitar Workout with Steve Krenz (Beginner then Advanced)
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9:00am-8:00pm Personal Guitar Setups with Greg Voros (by appointment only) - ($55/electrics - $60/acoustics)
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9:00am-10:20am Johnny Hiland & Band Masterclass
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10:30am-Noon Guitar Beatles Ensemble Rehearsal w/Steve Krenz
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10:30am-Noon Group Piano Lessons w/ Will Barrow All Levels
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Noon-1pm LUNCH – Everyone on their own
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1:00pm-1:50pm Jazz Fingerstyle Guitar Masterclass w/Steve Krenz & Friends
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2:00pm-2:50pm Guitar Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal w/Steve Krenz (Intermediate Electric)
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3:00pm-3:50pm Classical Ensemble Rehearsal (acoustic)
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4:00pm-5:30pm Rock Guitar Workshop
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4:00pm-5:30pm Group Guitar Lessons 5 w/ Steve Krenz Beginning General (Sessions 1-9)
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7:30pm-9:30pm Vince Gill at the Ryman Auditorium ...Go Here for more info
Friday June 24, 201
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8:00am-Midnight Guitar Jam Room Open
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8:00am-8:45am Morning Guitar Workout with Steve Krenz (Beginner then Advanced)
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9:00am-10:20am Group Guitar Lessons 6 w/ Steve Krenz Advanced General (Sessions 10-20)
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9:00am-10:20am Guitar Set Up Workshop with Greg Voros
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10:20am-10:30am (Break)
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10:30am-5:00pm Personal Guitar Setups with Greg Voros (by appointment only)
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10:30am-11:45am Jazz Fingerstyle Workshop with Martin Taylor
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10:30am-Midnight Rehearsal/Jam Room Open
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1:30pm-2:00pm Classical Ensemble Rehearsal
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2:00pm-2:30pm Guitar Beatles Ensemble Rehearsal with Band
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2:30pm-3:00pm Guitar Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal with Band
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3:00pm-4:30pm Blues Guitar Masterclass with Will McFarlane
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4:30pm–5:30pm Blues Monster Jam with Live Band
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7:00pm-9:00pm Russ Barenberg Trio Private Concert
Saturday June 25, 2011
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8:00am-Midnight Guitar Jam Room Open
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8:00am-Midnight Rehearsal/Jam Room Open
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8:00am-8:45am Morning Guitar Workout with Steve Krenz (Beginner then Advanced)
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9:00am-8:00pm Personal Guitar Setups with Greg Voros (by appointment only)
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9:00am–10:20am Song-Writing Masterclass with Brian White
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10:00am–10:30am (Break)
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10:30am–Noon Song Writing Masterclass
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10:30am-Noon Home Recording Workshop w/Garrett Hestla
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Noon–1:00pm (Break)
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1:30pm–3:30pm Artist Masterclass
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3:00pm-4:30pm Slide Guitar Masterclass with Rick Vito
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7:00pm-9:00pm Student Showcase
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9:30pm (Teardown of Audio, Lighting, Projector, & Video)
Sunday June 26, 2011
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8:00am-Midnight Guitar Jam Room Open
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9:00am-NOON Personal Guitar Setups with Greg Voros (by appointment only)
Event Location:
Holiday Inn Express Downtown Nashville Hotel
920 Broadway
Nashville, TN 37203
877-HIESTAY (877-443-7829)
You are free to book rooms through the hotel's website or by giving them a call. We have contracted a rate of $109/night. And this price includes a complimentary Hot Breakfast Buffet and Free Parking. Just mention LEGACY GUITAR CONFERENCE when you make your reservation to get our group rate.
It is helpful to us if you please make all reservations no later than May 15, 2011.
Reservations: (888) HOLIDAY
Telephone: (615) 244-0150
Fax: ((615) 244-0445
Airport Information
Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Hotel offers shuttle service from the airport starting at $12.50.
Rental Car Stations and Cab transportation are also offered at the airport.
Children (age 17 or under) and spouses are welcome to attend at no additional charge!
A survey will be emailed to you in the days after you register where you will be able to sign up for group lessons, personal guitar setups with Greg Voros, and other individual events.
