“I’ve had a great weekend here. It’s been a lot of fun. We’ve had some special music nights and of course, Martin Taylor continues to astound with the ease and fluidity of his play. It’s great to hear some of his approaches, but an added bonus for me is I did not know Peppino. His music and his firm have really impressed me quite a bit, so that’s kind of a bonus to the weekend from what I expected. I’ve met a lot of nice people too. We’ve had some nice exchanges with the other players, exchanges of business cards, etc. I’m hoping it will just be another little push forward down the road to continue musical fun.” – Craig, California, USA

“Hello there. I’m Mike McLeod. I’ve come all the way from the north of Scotland. I found this is one of the most informative weekends, I think, I’ve ever had. I’m not really- in fact, I’m not a jazz guitar player, but it’s been a fantastic weekend. I would recommend it to anyone. It doesn’t matter what kind of guitar you play, there will be some opportunity for you to play the guitar here. You’re playing with all these great jazz guitar players. To see Martin Taylor and Peppino, it’s just unbelievable because you’re seeing things that Martin Taylor would never show an audience. It’s the same with Peppino as well. You also learn to make red sauce. I think they’ll be coming back next year, hopefully. I had a great time and the people in America are fantastic.” – Mike, Scotland

“Hi. I’m Bob Chimbry. I’m from down south at Anaheim, California. About myself, I started playing as a teenager and in my early twenties, I played bands and gigs and then had to stop to raise a family like, I guess, most people would say. Starting up again as of the last 6-7 years or so. Jazz was something that I kind of put away and I haven’t thought about it in a while, but I love listening to it every day.

I really love hearing Martin Taylor and to come here and get constant exposure to Martin. He tells you what’s going on in his head. It’s just a fabulous experience to understand the psychoanalyst of how he evolved and what he is. Also, getting access to Peppino. I find I relate more to his finger style because that’s what I primarily do for the last 16 years.

I’ve seen him perform other times and it’s just a fabulous experience to have access to these guys and just ask them whatever you want, whatever pops into your head and say, “Hey, how did you overcome this?” Or “How do you approach that?” They sit there and they tell you. You find out that they have the same problems you have. They’re human just like you and it’s a great experience. You take away a lot and you have a lot to work on. I have all my spare time is eaten up now.” – Bob, California, USA

 

“I think Martin is a tremendously gifted teacher apart from being a very gifted guitar player. I think he has a real gift for communicating the essentials that will help to improve as guitarists. I think he doesn’t just show you what he knows, he gives you some tools to help you develop as a guitarist as well.” – David, San Francisco, USA