“This was my first guitar retreat for Martin Taylor and it was an awesome experience. I learned so much and everyone is just so open and shares all this info and totally approachable. I also take the online classes, I just started a couple of months ago and coming to this retreat has just really fulfilled and filled out a lot of information that I had a lot of questions for. Highly recommended and check it out.” – Lisa Liu, Brooklyn, USA

“The workshop’s been great. I really didn’t know what to expect. It’s really been eye opening, you know. It’s been more long term kind of information, you know. Like, what’s the process of having to come up with arrangements. It’s also a nice environment. Everything is set up for you. You don’t have to worry about food. I don’t have to get in my car at all. Everything’s really close, you just walk around the block. That’s nice, because you can really focus on just playing music.  The hesitation for me was, you know, it’s a lot of money. I could have bought a new guitar. A nice guitar. Thinking about that is like, well, you know, I could get a nice guitar, but it’s not going to show me how to play it. Whereas this, you’re learning skills that lasts you a lifetime.” – Jim Wintermyre, California, USA

“I had a great time here meeting all of these wonderful people who have so much talent. It’s been a great experience. They gave us private lessons, kind of, because I’m a beginner, and they were so kind. Thank you. As a beginner you get to meet so many people who are so helpful to you. Like I said, Martin took his time to come over to us and some of the beginners, and tried to give us special attention, so it was wonderful.” – Patricia Lum, California, USA

“I’m having a great time here. The camaraderie is great. I’m getting to compare notes with all the other fine players. Being up close and personal with Peppino and Martin, and being able to get into a Q and A with them, and really work out questions that I’ve had, and it’s fabulous. It’s fun. It’s very laid back, and everybody is just so friendly and hospitable.” Kent Gunderson, USA