California's Celebration of Archtop Guitars and Great Jazz Players
A Weekend of Listening and Learning in the beautiful seaside town of Cambria, Featuring Classes, Artists, Concerts, Exhibitors, Jam Sessions, & more! It Will Be A True Jazz Guitar Player's Dream Weekend!
Friday March 1st - Sunday, March 3rd
Cambria Pines Lodge - Cambria, CA
-Central Coast Jazz Guitar Fest-
Where Guitarists of All Levels Come Together
Guitar College is beyond excited to bring you California's first-ever celebration of all things jazz guitar!
Jazz enthusiasts and guitar aficionados will converge with the pros for a weekend filled with enlightening clinics & workshops, electrifying concerts, soulful solo performances, and a diverse group of guitar-related exhibitors. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner, you'll have the opportunity to learn from and watch some of the best jazz guitarists in the world! It'll be unforgettable experience for seasoned pros, aspiring jazz musicians, or simply those who just love jazz guitar.
Watch & learn From These Great Performers & Teachers
Rich Severson, owner of Guitar College, is known for teaching students worldwide and captivating audiences with his impeccable, smooth technique. His soulful expression and deep understanding of the jazz tradition make him a standout in the world of jazz guitar.
Rich has been assembling workshops with amazingly talented players and educators for decades, and for the first time, he's doing on California's gorgeous Central Coast!
Rich Severson
Bruce Forman
David Becker
Thom Rotella
Pat Kelley
Adam Levine
Brad Rabuchin
Mitch Holder
Many More Performers & Teachers Will Be Announced Soon!!
Keep Checking Back for Updates!
Exhibitors & Sponsors
Guitar College
Jazz Guitar Accelerator
Jazz Guitar Improv
Henriksen Amplifiers
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What to Expect at the Central Coast Jazz Guitar Fest
Concerts
You will see nightly jazz concerts featuring a wide-variety of jazz genres from our list of guitar pros. They'll be featured in full band settings and are sure to included some intriguing collaborations and arrangements
Pro Clinics
You'll get truly inspired while attending a wide-ranging variety of workshops and seminars, featuring some of the best jazz guitar teachers in the world! Walk away with new techniques and insider secrets that will boost your creativity
Intimate Performances
The event will be loaded with not just concerts. There will also be entertaining up-close and personal performances in a beautiful, comfortable setting. Relax and have a drink while hearing solo guitarists and duos playing their best stuff.
Jam Sessions
Feeling bold? There will be amazing opportunities to show off your skills while being backed up by a world class rhythm section. Our scheduled jam sessions will be entertaining, engaging, and educational, all within a supportive environment.
Guitars & Gear
Jazz guitar players are gearheads, which is why we are lining up some of the best companies to show off their most appealing gear for guitar junkies who are in a never-ending search to construct the perfect jazz tone.
A Thriving Community of
Jazz Guitar Players
Guitar College has built one of the strongest communities of jazz guitar players worldwide. You will walk away from the event with lasting memories with like-minded friends who all share an obsession with jazz guitar.
Great Food, Wine, & Hospitality
Nestled amid the magical landscape of California's Central Coast, Cambria Pines Lodge provides a tranquil getaway in a picturesque setting. It offers several options for fresh, wine country-inspired dining and drink with casual environments, including beautiful garden views
What The Guitar College Community Says About Our Previous Workshops
Get In Touch
Contact Us For Teaching/Performance Opportunities & Sponsorship inquires!
Call Rich: (805)460-6370
Email Rich: Rich@GuitarCollege.com
Event Location: Cambria Pines Lodge
2905 Burton Dr, Cambria, CA 93428
Date: March 1st - March 3rd, 2024
Email Us! - Rich@GuitarCollege.com