Belmont Guitar Camp

June 2-6, 2025

The Belmont Guitar Camp is a 5-day event that takes place at Belmont University’s beautiful campus in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee. Students entering grades 9-12 will engage in rehearsals, group lessons, masterclasses, and performances with the outstanding guitar faculty at Belmont University. This camp will focus on a variety of commercial styles, such as funk, rock, country, jazz, among others.

Daily Schedule:

9am - 4pm
  • Guitar styles class
  • Guitar ensemble rehearsal
  • Lunch
  • Group lesson/masterclass
  • Theory class
Activities
  • Group lessons and masterclasses
  • Ensemble and classroom activities in improvisation, music theory and technique
  • Faculty and student concerts

 

2025 Costs:

Guitar Camp is a day-camp only. NO dorm accommodations are available.

Commuter Camper: Coming Soon

  • Includes tuition for group lessons and masterclasses, daily lunches/one dinner, camp t-shirt, admission to faculty concert, and a tour of the Gallery of Iconic Guitars (https://www.thegigatbelmont.com)

Eligibility:

Guitar Camp is open to students entering grades 9-12 in the Fall of 2025, pending a successful audition. Enrollment is limited.

Summer camp students participate guitar jam session outside

Applications open for Summer 2025 in January

Guitar student playing guitar on the grass

Details about the video submission:

  • The student can play any song that displays the student's abilities on the instrument.
  • The student can play either electric or acoustic guitar.
  • The length of the video should be around 2-4 minutes long.
  • The performance can be solo, with a group, or with a backing track.

Faculty:

College of Music & Performing Arts

Dr. Paulo Oliveira

Guitar Camp Director
Phone: 615.460.2624
Email: paulo.oliveira@belmont.edu
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College of Music & Performing Arts
Email: alan.robinson@belmont.edu
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College of Music & Performing Arts
Email: michael.valeras@belmont.edu
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