Q: If I register for a private suite, can I still share with a family member or friend?
A: You may register for a private suite and share the room with up to 3 family members or friends- but they must be registered students and pay for Tuition to The London School of Guitar Workshop. To share your private mansion suite with other registered students please call 801.906.8248, or send a special request to: londonschoolofguitar@gmail.com
Q: Can family members or friends room together at The Canyons Resort?
A: Yes! Please mark the name of the person you would like to room with on your Registration form. We will do our best to accommodate all requests! Friends and family staying with registered students at the Canyons Resort need not be registered for the guitar workshop.
Q: I want to register my child who is under the age of 18; can they stay at The Canyons Resort during the workshop?
A: No. Students under the age of 18 who are registered with The London School of Guitar Workshop may only stay onsite at The Workshop Mansion (where chaperones are staying) by registering for private or shared suite or who are registered as Day Students. The Canyons Resort suites are only reserved for students 18 and older.
Q: Will registered students have one-on-one time with the professional Guest Artists?
A: Yes! Every Guest Artist who is participating in the guitar workshop is more than willing to mentor each student and help in any way to make their workshop experience a great one!
Q: Can I switch between classes, even if it's technically outside of my skill level?
A: Yes! Students may take Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced classes in different subjects if they feel they need more or less intense instruction in a certain subject. For example, one might take a Beginning Songwriting class but an Advanced Blues Improvisation class. A detailed schedule of clinics, private lessons, and classes will be handed out on the first day, and students are welcome to design their own schedules.
Q: Will I get a chance to perform? Do I have to pay to play with the band?
A: All students will have ample opportunity to participate in nightly Open Mic concerts, with a Finale Concert Friday night. Students do NOT have to pay to play with any of our professional musicians.
Q: I want to register as a Day Student- are meals included?
A: No. Day Students are advised that no meals, snacks, or beverages will be available unless you purchase a Meal Package. Students without a Meal Package are free to bring their own meals- with limited storage for refrigeration and no access to cooking facilities.
Q: How many hours will I be in class every day?
A: A typical schedule is listed below:
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 am Breakfast
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Class
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Class
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Class
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Lunch
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Free Time
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Class
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Class
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Open Mic
Q: Are there any other activities available outside of class time?
A: Yes! There is a game room onsite with a pool table and an impressive entertainment set-up with Guitar Hero and various other games available. There is also a theater room with movies showing daily (no movies beyond a PG-13 rating will be shown.) The Workshop Mansion is located on a beautiful 5 acre lot with amazing trails to explore, and organized hikes will be offered by our chaperones. Students are encouraged to play their guitars as much as possible during the workshop, and there will be numerous opportunities to sit in on jam sessions and to practice what they're learning in class!
Q: What kind of supervision can I expect for my underage child registering at your Workshop?
A: Numerous chaperones and instructors will be onsite at the workshop 24 hrs a day, and there will be strict monitoring of all underage students. We are absolutely committed to making this a safe and supportive environment for your child! Please see the STUDENT INFO page for more information regarding underage students and out policies at The London School of Guitar Workshop.
Q: When are family and friends invited to be at the workshop?
A: Family and Friends are invited to join us for our Opening Night Open House, Monday August 8th at 5:00 p.m. This will give them a chance to tour the property, meet most of the instructors and our directors, and eat some great food! Visitors are also welcome to join us for our Awards Breakfast, Saturday August 13th at 9:00 a.m. Invites and RSVPs are located in the Registration Packet.
Q: What is the Finale Concert all about?
A: The London School of Guitar Finale Concert is an amazing event that the students will be working toward all week. In addition to the guitar and songwriting skills they will learn daily, they will also be preparing songs or collaborations to perform at our Finale Concert. This year's concert will be held Friday, August 12th at The Depot, Salt Lake City's premier concert venue-where the likes of Jeff Beck, Adele, and Brandon Flowers of The Killers have recently played. Tickets are available through calling 801.906.8248