Thrill Seekers, Players, Students and Travelers of All Ages, Skill Level, and Interests Are Welcome!

Tommy Emmanuel’s Guitar Camp USA: Nashville Skyline 2023 is an event for players and music-lovers of all ages, levels, interests, and tastes! Whether you are a master player, a beginner, or just an enthusiastic fan, our four-day programs offer activities and workshops for you. Our environments are non-competitive and are strictly about immersing oneself in the joys of music and our lovely surroundings!

  • Performances every evening by Tommy Emmanuel and the instructors
  • Intimate breakout groups of all levels from true beginner to advanced
  • Camper open mics
  • Campers to receive premium tickets to see Tommy Perform at the historic Ryman Theatre
  • Great Accommodations at the Grand Hyatt
  • Fabulous Meals

An Invitation From Tommy Emmanuel

Tommy Emmanuel and Dreamcatcher Events have announced the return of Tommy Emmanuel’s Guitar Camp USA set for September 21, 22, 23, and 24, 2023 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Nashville TN.

“I am so thrilled to be returning to Nashville and having you all join me for four days of playing and performing,” says Tommy Emmanuel. “As I look at the list of heavy hitters in the music world joining me, I am so humbled that they have agreed to come to Nashville to pass on their knowledge and experience. This really is a once-in-a-lifetime event! Bring on 2023!”

We are so lucky to have Larry Campbell as an instructor at the 2023 Nashville camp. He is a multi-instrumentalist who has played with everyone from Bob Dylan, Sheryl Crow, Levon Helm, Jorma Kaukonen etc etc. We are going to learn so much from this deeply- rooted songsmith and entertainer!

Joe Robinson is a big favourite of mine as he is not just a great player, writer, arranger, singer and performer, he is, IMHO, one of the best teachers I have encountered in my years on earth! Lucky us!!

Gareth Pearson, the Welsh Tornado, is a young man with a big heart for his fellow man / woman and has a wonderful way of teaching and explaining what matters! Gareth has been touring with me a lot lately and he really brings it every show!

Christie Lenee’ is a talented lady with a lot of stage presence and energy that excites all who see and hear her. She has many new adventurous techniques and styles that make me shake my head in wonder!

John Knowles is our Lighthouse in the storm of musical upheaval… he guides us with love, logic and experience that is always leveling, advising and clarifying to us learners..John’s knowledge is far from the “norm”.. hanging out with Chet Atkins and Lenny Breau for all those years is something he loves to share and draw from.

I am happy to welcome Parker Hastings back to my Nashville camp..He has a great way of teaching, nurturing and displaying methods that make learning fingerstyle so accessible..

“What a great line-up it is and we hope you’ll reap the benefits in 2023.”

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Artists

Tommy Emmanuel

Molly Tuttle

Larry Campbell

Stuie French

Parker Hastings

John Knowles CGP

Christie Lenée

Gareth Pearson

Teresa Williams

Schedule

*The Jam Room will be open daily from 11am-8pm. The idea is to have a room for campers to gather together to jam with new friends.

**The Camp Schedule is subject to change. You will be provided with an updated schedule upon check-in. Also, we will post the daily schedule in the dining hall in case there are last-minute updates.

Thursday September 21

  • 3:00pm

    Check-in

  • 4:30-5:30pm

    Orientation & Camper Raffle

  • 6:00-7:15pm

    Dinner at Hotel

  • 7:30-9:40pm

    Instructor Preview Concert

    • 7:30-7:50pm – Parker Hastings
    • 7:50-8:10pm – Christie Lenée
    • 8:10-8:20pm – Stuie French
    • 8:20-8:40pm – John Knowles
    • 8:40-9:40pm – Tommy Emmanuel
  • 10:15pm

    Open Mic – Hosted by Billy Hulting & Parker Hastings

Friday September 22

  • 8:00-9:00am

    Breakfast

  • 9:00-9:50am

    Tommy Emmanuel Workshop (entire group)

  • 10:00-11:00am

    Tommy Emmanuel Workshop featuring Molly Tuttle

  • 11:20am-12:10pm

    Group Classes Rotate

    • Group 1 – Larry Campbell
    • Group 2 – John Knowles
    • Group 3 – Gareth Pearson
    • Group 4 – Stuie French
    • Group 5 – Richard Smith
    • Group 6 – Christie Lenée
  • 12:30pm-1:30pm

    Lunch

  • 1:00-1:45pm

    Optional Mentor Sessions

  • 1:30-2:00pm

    Break or Join in the fun at The Jam Room

  • 2:00-2:50PM

    Group Classes Rotate

    • Group 6 – Larry Campbell
    • Group 1 – John Knowles
    • Group 2 – Gareth Pearson
    • Group 3 – Stuie French
    • Group 4 – Richard Smith
    • Group 5 – Christie Lenée
  • 3:30pm

    Board Buses for Musicians Hall of Fame

  • 4:00-5:15pm

    Free Time at Musicians Hall of Fame

  • 5:30-6:30pm

    Tommy Emmanuel Workshop at Musicians Hall of Fame

  • 6:35pm

    Group Photo at Musicians Hall of Fame

  • 6:45pm

    Board Buses to go Back to Hotel

  • 7:15-8:15pm

    Dinner

  • 8:00-10:00pm

    Instructor Show at Hotel

    • 8:00-8:20pm – Gareth Pearson
    • 98:20-8:40pm – Richard Smith
    • 8:40-9:00pm – Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams
    • 9:00-10:00pm – Tommy Emmanuel & Friends
  • 10:15pm

    Open Mic – Hosted by Billy Hulting & Gareth Pearson

Saturday September 23

  • 8:00-9:00AM

    Breakfast

  • 9:00-9:45am

    Tommy Emmanuel Workshop (entire group)

  • 10:00-11:00am

    Tommy Emmanuel Workshop featuring Peter Frampton

  • 11:20am-12:10pm

    Group Classes Rotate

    • Group 5 – Larry Campbell
    • Group 6 – John Knowles
    • Group 1 – Gareth Pearson
    • Group 2 – Stuie French
    • Group 3 – Richard Smith
    • Group 4 – Christie Lenée
  • 12:30pm-1:30pm

    Lunch

  • 1:00-1:45pm

    Optional Mentor Sessions

  • 1:30-2:00PM

    Break or join in the fun at The Jam Room

  • 2:00-2:50pm

    Group Classes Rotate

    • Group 4 – Larry Campbell
    • Group 5 – John Knowles
    • Group 6 – Gareth Pearson
    • Group 1 – Stuie French
    • Group 2 – Richard Smith
    • Group 3 – Christie Lenée
  • 3:10-4:00pm

    Optional Breakout Classes & Optional Mentor Sessions

    • Beginner Tips & Tricks with Parker Hastings
    • Music Business Workshop with Brian Penix (Tommy’s manager)
  • 4:00-5:30pm

    Break

  • 5:30-6:30pm

    Dinner

  • 7:00pm

    Board Buses for the Ryman

  • 8:00-10:45pm

    Show at The Ryman

    • 8:00-8:45pm – Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams
    • 9:15-10:45pm – Tommy Emmanuel
  • 10:45pm

    Board Buses Back to Hotel

  • 11:00-12:30am

    Open Mic – Hosted by Billy Hulting & Christie Lenée

Sunday September 24

  • 8:00-9:00AM

    Continental Breakfast

  • 9:00-10:00AM

    Tommy Emmanuel Workshop

  • 10:00-11:00AM

    Tommy Emmanuel Workshop (part 2)

  • 11:20am-12:10pm

    Group Classes Rotate

    • Group 3 – Larry Campbell
    • Group 4 – John Knowles
    • Group 5 – Gareth Pearson
    • Group 6 – Stuie French
    • Group 1 – Richard Smith
    • Group 2 – Christie Lenee
  • 12:30pm-1:30pm

    Lunch

  • 12:40-1:45PM

    Optional Mentor Sessions

  • 1:30-2:00pm

    Break OR join in the fun at The Jam Room

  • 2:00-2:50PM

    Group Classes Rotate

    • Group 2 – Larry Campbell
    • Group 3 – John Knowles
    • Group 4 – Gareth Pearson
    • Group 5 – Stuie French
    • Group 6 – Richard Smith
    • Group 1 – Christie Lenée
  • 3:10-4:00pm

    Optional Breakout Classes

    • Beginner Tips & Tricks with Parker Hastings
    • Chet Workshop with Richard Smith & John Knowles
  • 4:00-5:00pm

    Break

  • 5:00-6:00pm

    Autograph Session

  • 6:00-7:00PM

    Dinner

  • 7:15-10:00pm

    Guitar Camp Awards & Student & Instructor Show

  • 10:15pm

    Open Mic – Hosted by Billy Hulting

Monday September 25

  • 11:00AM

    Checkout

Grand Hyatt Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee

Accomodations

Grand Hyatt Nashville is a downtown luxury hotel on Broadway at Nashville Yards. Within walking distance of the Gulch and Midtown, our retreat features one of the highest outdoor rooftop bars in Music City, a spa, and seven food and beverage experiences. Experience Nashville at its finest.

If you would like to stay at the Grand Hyatt on nights before or after Tommy’s event, you will need to make your own reservation and we can not guarantee that you will be in the same room as during Tommy’s camp. Unfortunately, the hotel is not set up to allow for our reservations to be extended beyond the 4 days and nights of our event so everyone will need to fend for themselves. The rate you will be charged for nights other than our event is up to the hotel. We apologize for the inconvenience but the hotel has its own way of operating.

Pricing and Registration

Pricing and Room Types

  • Commuter Package
    1,999

    Stay wherever you like but be at Guitar Camp USA for all daytime activities, workshops, concerts, signings, etc. does not include accommodations or goody bags, but does include everything else! Pricing is per person.

  • Shared Room with Two Beds
    2,699

    Standard Room with two beds and a roommate. You may either name a fellow registrant as your roommate or one will be assigned by Dreamcatcher Events. Roommate matches are based on age and gender. If signing up with a roommate in mind, please enter their name in the “Roommate” field as you continue registration. Pricing is per person.

  • Single Room with One Bed
    3,699

    Standard room with one bed. All attendees must stay at the Grand Hyatt Hotel. Pricing is per person.

  • Bring Your Loved One with One Bed
    5,299

    If you would like to have your loved one join you at the Grand Hyatt Hotel but not participate in workshops, we recommend this price point. You both share the accommodations, dine together with the group for all meals, and attend all evening concerts together. The room includes one king bed. Pricing is for 2 people.

  • Bring Your Loved One with Two Beds
    5,299

    If you would like to have your loved one join you at the Grand Hyatt Hotel but not participate in workshops, we recommend this price point. You both share the accommodations, dine together with the group for all meals, and attend all evening concerts together. The room includes two queen beds. Pricing is for 2 people.

  • Bring Your Loved One Suite
    5,899

    If you would like to have your loved one join you at the Grand Hyatt Hotel but not participate in workshops, we recommend this deluxe price point. You both share lavish accommodations, dine together with the group for all meals, and attend all evening concerts together.

    During the day, while one of you is participating in workshops and living out your guitar virtuoso dreams, your loved one can enjoy the wonderful accommodations and interesting things to do in Nashville. Pricing is for 2 people.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • 3 amazing meals a day
  • All workshops, activities and entertainment for 4 days and nights
  • A tour of the Musicians Hall of Fame
  • Wi-Fi

What's Not Included

  • Transportation & Parking
  • Alcohol and snacks
  • Sighteseeing excursions in the area
  • Personal musical gear

Pricing and Registration Policy

  • Registration & Payments
    • All rates are per-person, unless stated otherwise.
    • All prices subject to change. Prior sales excluded. Dreamcatcher Events reserves the right to change any price, package or offering at any time without prior notice.
    • All rates are subject to 9.9% surcharge, which includes all local, state, and occupancy taxes.
  • Installment Payment Plan – Upon checkout, you have the option to pay in full or one 50% installment.
    • Upon registration, a non-refundable deposit of 50% of the total purchase amount is charged to your credit card.
    • The remaining balance will be automatically charged to the credit card on file on August 1, 2023.
  • Cancellations
    • All payments and deposits are final and non-refundable.
  • Dreamcatcher Events LLC reserves the right to re-schedule any event if there should be an “Act of God,” pandemic, natural disaster, or any other circumstance which makes an event impossible to hold. In this circumstance, Dreamcatcher may issue full financial credit in the amount paid to all registrants who have paid. These “Credited” funds may be used solely for the specific event to be rescheduled. The financial credit shall last two years from the dates of postponement. Registration refunds will not be distributed in the event that an event has to be rescheduled due to circumstances beyond Dreamcatcher’s control. This also applies to any registrant who may not be able to attend an event due to Covid and/or Force Measure.

If you have any questions, please call our customer service number (+1) 800-852-9277, or send us an email at info@dreamcatcher-events.com

For complete details please see our Registration and Payment Policy

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Address
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Nashville, TN 37203

Website
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