Program Overview
Come to Brevard to be a classical guitarist for the week! Under the direction of Professor Adam Holzman, Brevard’s Adult Guitar Workshop (AGW) is a comprehensive 6-day course of study offering lessons, masterclasses, and ensemble playing for classical guitarists age 30 and up.
Areas of focus and program features will include:
- Technique
- Musicianship
- Sound Production
- Memorization
- Guitar Ensemble
There will also be a faculty recital and a culminating class recital. Instruction will be geared to the level and specificity of the participant. All participants will work closely with all faculty members.
Dates and Deadlines
Arrival: Thursday June 11
Departure: Wednesday June 17, 2026
Registration Deadline: Registration open until all spots are filled
Ages: 30+
2026 Tuition with housing: $2000, includes all instruction, on-campus housing, and meals
2026 Tuition as a commuter: $1500; learn more below
Registration fee: $500, holds your spot and applies toward the cost of tuition. To register, click the “Apply Now” button at the bottom of the page
Questions? Email us at agw@brevardmusic.org
Arrival information
Attendees should check-in on Thursday, June 11 between 12:30-4:30pm. There will be an evening meeting and meal beginning at 5:00pm, and the first class is Friday morning. Departure from residences is by 10:00am on Wednesday, June 17.
The nearest airport to Brevard is the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), or participants can drive to the Music Center (free parking available).
Daily Schedule
7:30 – 9:00am Breakfast
9:00 – 10:00am Technique class
10:00 – 12:00pm Small group private lessons (Sunday-Thursday)
12:00 – 1:30pm Lunch
1:30 – 3:00pm Individual practice time
3:00 – 5:00pm Masterclasses (solo and ensemble literature)
5:00 – 6:30pm Dinner
Evenings Activities, ensemble rehearsals, or social gatherings
Wednesday Evening – Faculty Concert
Thursday – Student Final Concert and Closing Dinner
Fees, Payment Schedule, and Housing
The cost for the Adult Classical Guitar Workshop @ Brevard is $2000. This cost includes tuition, on-campus housing, meals, and all instructional activities. Each participant is responsible for travel to and from Brevard.
A non-refundable registration deposit of $500 will be charged at the time of your online registration. This amount holds your spot and applies toward the total cost of the workshop. All tuition is due by May 1.
See the above “Arrival information” section for details about campus check-in.
Commuter Rate
Staying off-campus? After paying the deposit and being admitted to the program, please choose the commuter option in your MyBMC account (total program cost = $1500). Commuters will not be provided housing on the BMC campus, but will still receive all instruction, meals, access to on-campus health services, and attendance to the faculty recital in Parker Concert Hall.
On-Campus Housing
Participants staying on campus will be housed in semi-private cabins. These cabins have two rooms (private bedroom and bathroom on each side) with a shared screened-in porch. After enrollment, you’ll be asked if you will need linens provided (fitted sheet, flat sheet, pillow, pillowcase, towel) or if you’ll be bringing your own. Please contact us if you have any accessibility needs.
Refunds
All payments, except the $500 registration deposit, will be fully refunded if the Center receives notice of cancellation before May 1. There is no reduction in fees for late arrival or early departure. No refunds will be made after May 1.
Payment
Payments can be made online in your MyBMC account or you can mail a check to the address below. If you mail a check, please make the check out to “Brevard Music Center.” Be sure to write “Guitar Workshop” and the full name of the participant in the memo field. Mail check to:
Brevard Music Center
ATTN: Guitar Workshop
P.O. Box 312
Brevard, NC 28712
Please contact agw@brevardmusic.org if you have any questions- we hope you are able to join us in June!
