THRILL SEEKERS, PLAYERS, STUDENTS, AND TRAVELERS OF ALL AGES, SKILL LEVELS, AND INTERESTS ARE WELCOME!

Tommy Emmanuel’s Guitar Camp: Rome 2025 is an event for players and music lovers of all ages, levels, interests, and tastes! Whether you are a master player, a beginner, or just an enthusiastic fan, our four-day program offers activities and workshops for you. Our events are non-competitive and are strictly about immersing oneself in the joys of music and our lovely surroundings!

All workshops and classes at Tommy Emmanuel Guitar Camp will be conducted in English.

Your registration includes:

  • Performances every evening by Tommy Emmanuel and the instructors
  • Great dinners every night in the city of Rome, including private catered events at the lovely Palazzo Brancaccio, Chorus Café, and Locanda Coronari
  • Intimate breakout groups of all levels, from true beginner to advanced
  • 4 nights of accommodation at the Vittorio Veneto Hotel in the heart of Rome
  • Camper open mics every night
  • Opportunities to perform with Tommy and our faculty
  • One-on-one mentor sessions with Tommy and our faculty
  • Vocal clinics with the incredible Patti Cathcart
  • Special appearance and workshop led by Matteo Mancuso
  • Signing sessions and photos with Tommy and the faculty
  • All Meals – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Dreamcatcher Events will be attempting to arrange local guitar rentals in Rome (an additional cost) for those who would prefer not to travel with a guitar. We will make more announcements about models and costs as soon as possible.

An Invitation from Tommy Emmanuel

Hello Guitar Aficionados and Music Explorers,

I’m beyond excited to invite you to Tommy Emmanuel’s Guitar Camp 2025 Roma, an extraordinary musical journey set in the stunning city of Rome, Italy, from 1 May to 4 May. This year, we’ll immerse ourselves in a vibrant blend of guitar mastery and Italian charm, with our camp hosted in one of the world’s most enchanting cities.

Our 2025 camp boasts an incredible lineup of guitarists and special guests who will make this experience truly unforgettable:

Matteo Mancuso: A prodigious local talent known for his innovative jazz guitar techniques and mesmerizing performances.
Tuck and Patti: The dynamic duo renowned for their soulful blend of jazz, blues, and pop, bringing both energy and expertise.
Joscho Stephan: A virtuoso of gypsy jazz guitar, Joscho will share his remarkable skills and passion for this unique style.
Clive Carroll: An acclaimed fingerstyle guitarist whose intricate and emotive playing will inspire and captivate.
Frano: A rising star with a fresh perspective on guitar, offering exciting insights into modern techniques and styles.
Alberto Lombardi: A master of acoustic guitar, known for his versatility and captivating blend of rock, pop, and fingerstyle.

This four-day camp will feature immersive workshops, engaging masterclasses, and intimate jam sessions. Each evening, enjoy delightful dinners and captivating concerts around the historic and beautiful city of Rome. It’s an unparalleled opportunity to experience the magic of guitar in a city steeped in history and culture.

Whether you’re a seasoned player or just beginning your guitar journey, this camp promises a rich and rewarding experience. Connect with fellow guitar lovers, explore new techniques, and be inspired by some of the finest musicians in the world.

Join us for four days of music, learning, and Italian flair in the eternal city of Rome. Don’t miss out on this unique chance to be part of an unforgettable guitar adventure. Secure your place now and prepare for a musical experience that will leave you with cherished memories.

Looking forward to sharing this incredible journey with you in Rome!

Warmest regards,

Tommy CGP

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Schedule

Tommy Emmanuel Guitar Camp Roma begins Thursday, May 1, at 2 p.m. and ends after breakfast on the morning of Monday, May 5 – the last activity is late night on May 4.

Daily Schedule

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Thursday May 01

  • 2:00pm: Check-in to Vittorio Venetto Hotel

    4:00pm: Welcome reception with Tommy and Faculty

    6:00pm: Board buses to Palazzo Brancaccio

    7:00pm: Dinner at Palazzo Brancaccio followed by Tommy and Faculty Concert

    • 7:30-7:50pm – Alberto Lombardi
    • 7:50-8:20pm – Tuck & Patti
    • 8:20-9:20pm – Tommy Emmanuel & Friends

    10:00pm: Camper open mic and jamming at Vittorio Veneto Hotel

Friday May 02

  • 8:00am: Breakfast

    9:00am-10:00am: Tommy Master Class

    10:30am-11:15am: Breakout Classes (all Groups Rotate)

    • Group 1 – Alberto Lombardi
    • Group 2 – Tuck Andress
    • Group 3 – Clive Carroll
    • Group 4 – Frano
    • Group 5 – Joscho Stephan

    11:30-12:15pm: Breakout Classes (all Groups Rotate)

    • Group 5 – Alberto Lombardi
    • Group 1 – Tuck Andress
    • Group 2 – Clive Carroll
    • Group 3 – Frano
    • Group 4 – Joscho Stephan

    12:30pm: Lunch at Hotel

    2:00-3:00pm: Tommy Master class

    3:30-4:30pm: Breakout Classes (Choose Your Own Instructor)

    • Alberto Lombardi
    • Tuck Andress
    • Clive Carroll
    • Frano
    • Joscho Stephan

    4:30pm-6:00pm: Break

    6:00pm: Board Buses to Locanda Coronari

    7:00pm: Dinner at Locanda Coronari

    • 7:30-7:50pm – Frano
    • 7:50-8:20pm – Clive Carroll
    • 8:20-9:20pm – Tommy Emmanuel & Friends

    9:30pm: Board Buses Back to Hotel

    10:00pm: Camper open mic and jamming at Vittorio Veneto Hotel

Saturday May 03

  • 8:00am: Breakfast

    9:00am-10:00am: Tommy Master Class

    10:30am-11:15am: Breakout Classes (all Groups Rotate)

    • Group 4 – Alberto Lombardi
    • Group 5 – Tuck Andress
    • Group 1 – Clive Carroll
    • Group 2 – Frano
    • Group 3 – Joscho Stephan

    11:30-12:15pm: Breakout Classes (all Groups Rotate)

    • Group 3 – Alberto Lombardi
    • Group 4 – Tuck Andress
    • Group 5 – Clive Carroll
    • Group 1 – Frano
    • Group 2 – Joscho Stephan

    12:30pm: Lunch at Hotel

    2:00-3:00pm: Tommy and Matteo Mancuso Master Class

    3:30-4:30pm: Breakout Classes (Choose Your Own Instructor)

    • Alberto Lombardi
    • Tuck Andress
    • Clive Carroll
    • Frano
    • Joscho Stephan
    • Patti Cathcart Andress – (vocal classes)

    4:30pm-6:00pm: Break

    6:00pm: Board buses to Chorus Café

    7:00pm: Dinner at Chorus Café followed by

    • 7:30-7:50pm – Joscho Stephan
    • 7:50-9:00pm – Matteo Mancuso featuring Tommy Emmanuel

    9:15pm: Board Buses to Hotel

    10:00pm: Camper open mic and jamming at Vittorio Veneto Hotel

Sunday May 04

  • 8:00am: Breakfast

    9:00am-11:00am: Tommy Master Class

    11:30am-12:15pm: Breakout Classes (all Groups Rotate)

    • Group 2 – Alberto Lombardi
    • Group 3 – Tuck Andress
    • Group 4 – Clive Carroll
    • Group 5 – Frano
    • Group 1 – Joscho Stephan

    12:30pm: Lunch at Hotel

    2:00pm-3:00pm: Breakout Classes (Choose Your Own Instructor)

    • Alberto Lombardi
    • Tuck Andress
    • Clive Carroll
    • Frano
    • Joscho Stephan
    • Patti Cathcart Andress (vocal classes)

    3:00pm-5:30pm: Break

    5:30pm: Group Photo (Attendance is Mandatory)

    5:45pm-6:45pm: Instructor Autograph & Photo Session

    7:00pm: Dinner at Vittorio Veneto Hotel

    8:00pm: Camper and Faculty concert at Vittorio Veneto Hotel

    10:00pm: Camper open mic and jamming at Vittorio Veneto Hotel

Classes Descriptions

  • Arranging and Improvising with Alberto Lombardi

    Fingerstyle players use the guitar as a personal full band. I like to think of an arrangement as a set of instruments working together, not just one, and I’ll share my perspective and approach on that, with bass movement, strings lines, brass stabs and some guitar licks! Arranging for solo acoustic guitar gave me a second musical youth and I would love to pass on my take on this fascinating process to you!

    Also I think every guitar player should learn the basics of improvisation, even if performing only worked out songs. Improvisation is writing in real time, and the rules are the same, just simplified and more exciting! But sometimes harmony can feel overwhelming. I have a few tricks to make it easier, using things you know already and love. Even if you rarely solo, it’s an invaluable tool to spice up your writing and arranging!

  • Art of the Duo with Tuck & Patti

    Tuck and Patti know from 40 years of experience that a duo is an intensely intimate relationship, both musically and personally, giving rise to a unique set of challenges and rewards. Together they will explore the issues that duos most often need to work on jointly, including collaboration, arranging, improvisation, texture, feel, sound, personalities, etc. This will be largely a master class format, helping individual duos to develop their particular sound and collaborative approach. Individuals without partners are welcome, as well as existing duos. While the focus will be on vocal/guitar duos, all the issues are universal, so everyone is welcome.

  • Guitar Lessons with Tuck Andress

    A lot of guitarists are fascinated by the complex, one-man-band style that has become my specialty. On the other hand, my style is really a combination of all the different styles I studied before Patti and I met. As a result, I’ll be happy, whatever your style, level or goal, to help you become musically more yourself and the best self-teacher you can be.

    I’ve discovered that I have a gift for recognizing, defining and solving problems and for simplifying the complex. This translates into helping you to quickly demystify the fingerboard, visualize, internalize and master scales, arpeggios, chords and melodic patterns, understand harmony and its unique manifestation on the guitar, improve technique so it works for you rather than against you, increase speed, reach maximum expressive intensity, play with greater authority and stronger rhythm, improvise more successfully, perfect the links between ear, mind, fingers and heart and generally enjoy practicing and playing more than you ever have.

    I should also mention Benson picking, because so many people have written to me about this: We tried very hard to take photos/videos to clarify the extremely analytical article I wrote, but without much success. In my experience, the best way to help somebody is to lean over them and let them see and feel my hand on their guitar from their normal viewing angle, comparing to their hand until we discover how best to apply the principles to their hand, body, playing style and guitar. There is always some unlearning involved, different for each person, and it really helps to pinpoint it, so you do not work against yourself without realizing it. I’ll be happy to focus on this if you like. I’m as confident today about the transformational power of Benson’s technique as I was 40+ years ago when it changed my life (thanks, George!).

  • Gypsy Swing Workshop with Joscho Stephan

    Joscho will talk about the typical guitar technique of Gypsy Swing (Django Reinhardt). This means that the picking technique of the rhythm and solo guitar will be one topic, the fingering technique of the left hand another. Joscho will also talk about licks and arpeggios typical of swing improvisation in the 1930s. All this will be explained using a standard tune (e.g. Minor Blues or Minor Swing).

  • Voice Lessons with Patti Cathcart Andress

    I believe that good technique is essential to expression. At the same time, I realize that every singer has a unique instrument, and I am committed to helping you navigate the path to finding your own voice, in an atmosphere of trust, support and honesty, while never forgetting that this is supposed to be fun!

    Together we will explore: The physical mechanics of singing, warming up, breath control, intonation, increasing your pitch, dynamic and expressive ranges, effective practice, vocal health, the song, the melody, the harmony, the rhythm, the lyrics, learning how to hear, listen, respond and interact, communicating your intent, connecting with the listener, opening to improvisation, choosing your material, using stage fright…. These are only a few of the issues facing every singer. Let’s sing through them all. I am dedicated to helping singers of any style discover the ability to share what lies in their hearts, an unabashedly honest expression of a message of love and hope through the medium of music.

Locanda Coronari

  • Locanda Coronari

    Nestled in the heart of Rome’s historic center, Locanda Coronari is a charming boutique hotel that captures the essence of Roman hospitality. With its intimate ambiance and elegant décor, this hidden gem offers a serene escape from the bustling city streets. Just steps away from iconic sites like Piazza Navona and the Pantheon, Locanda Coronari provides an ideal setting for an authentic Roman experience, blending modern comfort with the timeless allure of the Eternal City.

Chorus Café

  • Chorus Café

    Located near the iconic Vatican City, Chorus Café is one of Rome’s most sophisticated and stylish venues. With its chic, modern design and a reputation for crafting exquisite cocktails, Chorus Café offers a vibrant atmosphere perfect for upscale events and gatherings. The sleek interior, paired with live music and gourmet cuisine, makes this venue an exceptional destination for those looking to experience the contemporary side of Rome while staying close to its historic heart.

Palazzo Brancaccio

  • Palazzo Brancaccio

    Step into the grandeur of Rome’s aristocratic past at Palazzo Brancaccio, a majestic palace that epitomizes opulence and elegance. Located near the Colosseum, this historic venue boasts lavish interiors adorned with stunning frescoes, crystal chandeliers, and intricate marble details. Palazzo Brancaccio offers a regal setting for unforgettable events, where the rich history and splendor of Rome come to life in every corner, making it a truly exceptional destination for any occasion.

Vittorio Veneto Hotel

Accommodations

Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Rome at the Vittorio Veneto Hotel, where classic Italian charm meets modern luxury. Located in the heart of the Eternal City, this distinguished hotel offers a sophisticated retreat just steps away from Rome’s most iconic landmarks. With opulent surroundings and a dedication to impeccable service, the Vittorio Veneto Hotel is the perfect venue for exclusive events and unforgettable experiences. Whether you’re savoring exquisite cuisine, unwinding in beautifully appointed rooms, or exploring the rich history of Rome, every moment at the Vittorio Veneto Hotel is steeped in style and grace.

Artists

Tommy Emmanuel

Matteo Mancuso

Joscho Stephan

Tuck & Patti

Clive Carroll

Frano

Alberto Lombardi

What's Included

  • 4 nights of great accommodations in the heart of Rome
  • Amazing breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, including dinner concerts at Palazzo Brancaccio, Chorus Café, and Locanda Coronari
  • Nightly concerts led by Tommy and the other amazing faculty
  • All workshops and masterclasses led by Joscho, Tuck, Patti, Matteo, Clive, and the others
  • Nightly camper talent show/open mic
  • Your own Tommy Roma goody bag!
  • Wi-Fi

What's Not Included

  • Transportation to and from the event
  • Alcohol and snacks
  • Sightseeing excursions in the area
  • Personal musical gear
  • Guitar rental

Pricing and Registration

Register by 31 October for 10% off!!
Discount applied at checkout. All prices at checkout page include 10% discount.

All prices are in US dollars. If you live outside the US and use a different currency (Euros, Pounds, Yen, Canadian Dollars, etc) your charges will be automatically converted to your local currency when you conduct the transaction.

Pricing and Registration

  • Commuter Package
    2,199

    If you live in the area or have a place to stay near the event and do not need a hotel room at night, this may be for you. It gets you into all activities, workshops, concerts and meals – everything except the hotel room at night.

    Pricing is per person.

  • Shared Room with Two Beds (Men’s)
    3,099

    A registration for one person in a Standard Room with two beds, and shared with a roommate. You may either name a fellow registrant as your roommate or one will be assigned by Dreamcatcher Events. Roommate matches are based on age and gender. If signing up with a roommate in mind, please enter their name in the “Roommate” field as you continue registration. Roommate must also register for Guitar Camp Roma.

    Pricing is for one person.

  • Shared Room with Two Beds (Women’s)
    3099

    A registration for one person in a Standard Room with two beds, and shared with a roommate. You may either name a fellow registrant as your roommate or one will be assigned by Dreamcatcher Events. Roommate matches are based on age and gender. If signing up with a roommate in mind, please enter their name in the “Roommate” field as you continue registration. Roommate must also register for Guitar Camp Roma.

    Pricing is for one person.

  • Single Room
    3,999

    Standard room with one bed for one person. Includes access to all workshops, concerts, meals, and activities.

    Pricing is for one person.

  • Bring Your Loved One with One Bed
    4,999

    If you would like to have your loved one join you at the Vittorio Veneto Hotel, we recommend this price point. You both share the accommodations, dine together with the group for all meals, and attend all evening concerts together. However, this price point does not include workshops for your plus one. The room includes one large bed.

    Pricing is for 2 people.

  • Bring Your Loved One with Two Beds
    4,999

    If you would like to have your loved one join you at the Vittorio Veneto Hotel, we recommend this price point. You both share the accommodations, dine together with the group for all meals, and attend all evening concerts together. However, this price point does not include workshops for your plus one. The room includes two large beds.

    Pricing is for 2 people.

  • Couple’s Room with One Large Bed
    5,199

    Registration for two people and covers all accommodations, meals, activities, and concerts. The room includes one large bed.

    Pricing is for two people.

  • Jr. Suite
    6,299

    This package is for 2 people to share lavish accommodations, dine with the group for all meals, and attend all workshops, concerts, and events together.

    Pricing is for 2 people.

What's Included

  • 4 nights of great accommodations in the heart of Rome
  • Amazing breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, including dinner concerts at Palazzo Brancaccio, Chorus Café, and Locanda Coronari
  • Nightly concerts led by Tommy and the other amazing faculty
  • All workshops and masterclasses led by Joscho, Tuck, Patti, Matteo, Clive, and the others
  • Nightly camper talent show/open mic
  • Your own Tommy Roma goody bag!
  • Wi-Fi

What's Not Included

  • Transportation to and from the event
  • Alcohol and snacks
  • Sightseeing excursions in the area
  • Personal musical gear
  • Guitar rental

Guitar Rentals

Dreamcatcher Events will be arranging local guitar rentals in Rome (at additional cost) for those who would prefer not to travel with a guitar. We will make more announcements about models and costs as soon as possible.

Pricing and Registration Policy

  • Registration & Payments
    • All rates are per-person, unless stated otherwise.
    • All prices are listed in Dollars and subject to change. Prior sales excluded. Dreamcatcher Events reserves the right to change any price, package or offering at any time without prior notice.
    • All rates are subject to 6.9% surcharge, which includes service and local taxes.
  • Installment Payment Plan – Upon checkout, you have the option to pay in full or one 50% installment.
    • Upon registration, a non-refundable deposit of 50% of the total purchase amount is charged to your credit card.
    • The remaining balance will be automatically charged to the credit card on file on February 1, 2025.
  • Cancellations
    • All payments and deposits are final and non-refundable unless you enroll in the Active Cancellation Insurance program. The Active Cancellation Insurance program is a program that will enable you to receive a full refund should you cancel your registration for any reason as long as you file your claim no less than 48 hours before the event.
    • To enroll in this program, you can purchase the Insurance at check out. The cost to consumers is 20% of the cart total after any discounts have been applied. It will clearly spell out the amount in dollars it will cost at the time of checkout.
    • Active Refund is only available to those in the United States, Canada, France, Switzerland, Germany, United Kingdom, Australia or New Zealand. Anyone registering outside of those countries will need to purchase trip cancellation insurance from a 3rd party of their choice.

If you have any questions, please call our customer service number (+1) 800-852-9277, or send us an email at info@dreamcatcher-events.com

For complete details please see our Registration and Payment Policy and Cancellation FAQ

Travel Directions

Vittorio Veneto Hotel

Address
Corso d’Italia, 1, 00198 Roma, RM, Italy

Website
Vittorio Veneto Hotel

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Questions & Inquiries
For all questions regarding travel, please call our customer service number (+1) 800-852-9277, or send us an email at info@dreamcatcher-events.com

Travel Insurance
Dreamcatcher Events strongly recommends all members of your travel party take out travel insurance through an independent source, in case of unforeseen circumstances.