BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Central Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:Central Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T223000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Pierre Bensusan Southeastern Guitar Mastery Retreat DESCRIPTION:Pierre Bensusan's Southeast (USA) Guitar Mastery Retreat\nFor the first time ever\, Pierre Bensusan is bringing his acclaimed Residential Guitar Seminar from his home in rural France to Alabama.Join a small group of passionate guitarists for a deep\, immersive\, and inspiring three-day retreat led by one of the world's most celebrated acoustic guitarists. This is a rare opportunity to study with Pierre without traveling internationally right here in Opelika\, AL.What to Expect\n18 hours of hands-on group instruction across three immersive days.\nThe retreat centers on fingerstyle acoustic guitar\, with focused exploration of:\nRight- and left-hand techniques\nTone\, phrasing\, rhythm\, and musical expression\nHarmony\, chord voicings\, and fretboard fluency\nCreative tools including harmonics\, tapping\, ornamentation\, and more\nInstruction is interactive and practical\, with an emphasis on musical clarity\, control\, and personal voice.Why This Is Different\nThis retreat mirrors the structure and spirit of Pierre's long-running residential seminars in France adapted for a small group setting in the Southeast. The limited size allows for close interaction\, detailed feedback\, and a shared learning environment among dedicated guitarists.\nIf you've ever considered traveling abroad to study with Pierre\, this is that opportunity right here at home.ABOUT PIERRE'S TEACHING\nPierre's teaching style blends structured exercises with spontaneous exploration. The seminar provides a supportive\, collaborative environment that encourages personal growth\, artistic curiosity\, and deeper listening. While rooted in fingerstyle traditions and his own DADGAD compositions\, Pierre's methods are applicable to players using any tuning or stylistic background.WHY ATTEND?\nStudy directly with a master in a rare south eastern setting\nAccelerate your technique and musical understanding\nBe part of a focused\, inspiring musical community\nNo international travel required\nLeave refreshed\, challenged\, and creatively rechargedTuition OnlyIncludes:\n Full access to all retreat sessions (Thurs Sat)\n Admission to the Saturday night concert\n Small-group learning environment X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Pierre Bensusan&rsquo\;s Southeast (USA) Guitar Mastery Retreat
For the first time ever\, Pierre Bensusan is bringing his acclaimed Residential Guitar Seminar from his home in rural France to Alabama.
Join a small group of passionate guitarists for a deep\, immersive\, and inspiring three-day retreat led by one of the world&rsquo\;s most celebrated acoustic guitarists. This is a rare opportunity to study with Pierre without traveling internationally&mdash\;right here in Opelika\, AL.
What to Expect
18 hours of hands-on group instruction across three immersive days.
The retreat centers on fingerstyle acoustic guitar\, with focused exploration of:
Right- and left-hand techniques
Tone\, phrasing\, rhythm\, and musical expression
Harmony\, chord voicings\, and fretboard fluency
Creative tools including harmonics\, tapping\, ornamentation\, and more
Instruction is interactive and practical\, with an emphasis on musical clarity\, control\, and personal voice.
Why This Is Different
This retreat mirrors the structure and spirit of Pierre&rsquo\;s long-running residential seminars in France&mdash\;adapted for a small group setting in the Southeast. The limited size allows for close interaction\, detailed feedback\, and a shared learning environment among dedicated guitarists.
If you&rsquo\;ve ever considered traveling abroad to study with Pierre\, this is that opportunity&mdash\;right here at home.
ABOUT PIERRE&rsquo\;S TEACHING
Pierre&rsquo\;s teaching style blends structured exercises with spontaneous exploration. The seminar provides a supportive\, collaborative environment that encourages personal growth\, artistic curiosity\, and deeper listening. While rooted in fingerstyle traditions and his own DADGAD compositions\, Pierre&rsquo\;s methods are applicable to players using any tuning or stylistic background.
WHY ATTEND?
Study directly with a master in a rare south eastern setting
Accelerate your technique and musical understanding
Be part of a focused\, inspiring musical community
No international travel required
Leave refreshed\, challenged\, and creatively recharged
Tuition Only
Includes:
&bull\; Full access to all retreat sessions (Thurs&ndash\;Sat)
&bull\; Admission to the Saturday night concert
&bull\; Small-group learning environment \;
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