Join Us In Maui, Hawaii!

The day begins with luscious tropical fruits and a view of the ocean so close it could be touched.. oh wait! it CAN be touched! With beach and poolside astride a magnificent facility, the Kaukonens welcome you for a focused series of workshops surrounded by Aloha! The Royal Lahaina provides an atmosphere that regales the soul while Fur Peace Ranch provides music instruction and camaraderie that is peerless & priceless.

The Royal Lahaina Resort is located on the island of Maui, Hawaii - consistently voted one of the best islands in the world! The Kaanapali Beach that borders the resort's 27-acre property receives many accolades as being one of the best beaches in the world! All of this, combined with the finest fingerstyle guitar teacher in the world, Jorma Kaukonen, sets the stage for a fantastic Fur Peace Ranch winter retreat!

During the first week Jorma will dig deep into the Jorma bag, breaking down and building up songs from Jorma's repertoire that will be presented for the first time in this level 2/3 workshop. Topics will include the essentials of fingerstyle guitar: alternating bass and melody lines, chord inversions, and keys - plus a variety of runs, licks and fills that will add character to any song you play whether it is improvisational, cover or original. JK will provide one-on-one assessments, solid teaching, a wealth of materials and individualized instruction - a sojourn that will stimulate the soul.

For the second week Jorma will teach his first ever Songwriting workshop! Jorma will illustrate in a workshop setting how he charts the path of a song from his heart to his hands and voice. Chris Smither will teach a level 3 Fingerstyle Guitar Workshop during the second week. Smither is a distinguished songwriter, performer and talented teacher, whose experience spans over four decades. The two major influences on Chris Smither's guitar style were Lightnin' Hopkins and Mississippi John Hurt. This workshop will demonstrate how he has combined aspects of their playing to form his own style. The goal is to show students how to make a guitar arrangement that is an integral part of a song, as opposed to mere accompaniment; how to use these techniques as a stimulus to songwriting in which the guitar part becomes the song instead of an after-the-fact embellishment. This workshp with Chris Smither will provide an experience to enhance your musical virtuosity while providing keen insights for your playing and songwriting skills.

Join us in Maui... It's well worth the trip.

Join Jorma Kaukonen and Chris Smither in Maui at the Royal Lahaina Resort from January 16 – 20 or January 23 - 27, 2012 for a bucket list experience and a winter break that will leave your friends envious and wanting to join you.

Applications will be accepted beginning on June 1, 2011.

  • Tuition*: On Site: $2200 at the Royal Lahaina Resort (Lahaina Kai Tower Guest Rooms)
  • Off Site: $1800 (For locals, or make your own lodging accommodations at one of Maui’s many fine resorts or inns.)

Tuition includes 12.5 hours of workshop instruction, All Meals (Monday dinner, all day Tues, Wed, Thursday and breakfast on Friday), Lodging (with on-site tuition), concert with instructors!

* Please note that airfares are not included.

* Extended Stays: You may extend your stay at the Royal Lahaina Resort for up to 3 days on either side of your workshop (for a total of 6 extra days). Fee: $200/night (based upon double occupancy), add $35 for each additional person.

Bring the loved one(s) too (not just the guitar):

* Guest Fee: $325/pp includes lodging (with enrolled student), meals, student performance, instructors performance, all other activities excluding workshops.

Last winter much of the nation was pounded with heavy snows, but not Hawaii!! So be apart of the FPR On-The-Road Hawaii 2012 workshops and escape the cold, dreary winter and experience the Hawaiian sunshine and Aloha spirit!

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