Guitar Intensive
The Colburn Guitar Intensive offers an immersive experience for intermediate and advanced students between ages 10–Adults. The camp will run 9 am–3 pm on Monday-Friday. Students can choose between a Classical Guitar track or a Studio Guitar track with classes geared towards each style. The Classical Guitar track will include small ensembles, technique workshops, sightreading skills, music theory workshops, guitar orchestra, master classes, and concerts with guest artists. The Studio Guitar Track will include in-depth studies on how to creatively interpret lead sheets, utilizing appropriate strumming and fingerstyle techniques, improvised soloing strategies, fretboard logic, sightreading practice, jam sessions, and the use of effects processors.
Students will work with Colburn Guitar Faculty Connie Sheu, Erin Young, and Kenton Youngstrom, along with special guest artists throughout the week. The camp will culminate in a concert featuring performances by enrolled students.
Program Overview
Schedule
Monday–Friday
Studio Guitar Track: July 6–10, 2026
Classical Guitar Track: July 13–17, 2026
Time
9am–3pm
Age Range
- Classical Track: 10–18 years
- Studio Track: 12–18+ years
Faculty
Connie Sheu
Erin Young
Kenton Youngstrom
Student Requirements
Open to intermediate to advanced-level students.
Tuition and Fees
- Non-refundable application fee: $50
- Early bird tuition: $700*
- Regular tuition: $800
*Apply on or before January 15, 2026
How to Apply
The application deadline has now passed, however, students interested in applying can reach out to our Guitar Faculty – Connie Sheu (csheu@colburnschool.edu); Erin Young (eyoung@colburnschool.edu); Kenton Youngstrom (kyoungstrom@colburnschool.edu)
Audition Requirements
Submit a video of applicant performing two contrasting selections (no more than 5 minutes in length).
Contact Us
Please email the Community School office at cspa@colburnschool.edu if you have any questions.