Chapman Stick Retreat
Take your Chapman Stick playing further while learning alongside a community of players who share your passion for this one-of-a-kind instrument.
In this four-day workshop, master Chapman Stick performers and teachers will work with players at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels through hands-on instruction and collaborative sessions. You’ll explore:
- Fretboard harmony and chords
- Bass lines
- Solo and accompaniment techniques
- Hand coordination
- Reading
- Arranging
- Performing in odd meters
Throughout the workshop, you’ll have opportunities to learn from experienced players, experiment with new techniques, and put your skills into practice. The program includes a faculty performance and culminates in a side-by-side performance with fellow participants during the closing session.
On-Campus Lodging
Participants can enjoy 10% off at the Stone Hotel and Cottages.
The schedule for the 2027 Chapman Stick Retreat will be announced closer to the start of the program. To get a sense of the format, view the schedule from 2023 below.
- Your own Chapman Stick
- Your amplifier and cords
- A notebook and writing utensil, or a laptop or tablet, for taking notes
See our registration and cancellation policy.
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