Welcome to

Frank Vignola’s

Big Jersey

Guitar Camps

Bringing the best in music education to venues around the world!

Upcoming Camps

 
 

So what happens at Camp, anyway?

We hang out, play guitar, and study music—a lot!

Every camp is unique, with no strict formula, except for two things:

  • A manageable number of participants

  • Top-notch instructors who are not only great musicians, but great people

What we focus on

  • Songs are the foundation of everything we do

  • Plenty of hands-on playing, not just talking

  • Classes and sessions may include topics such as:

    • Rhythm guitar

    • Playing a melody

    • Creating counter-lines

    • Accompanying a vocalist

    • Soloing over fast tunes

    Improvisation (a major focus)

    Past improvisation sessions have covered:

    • Targeting chord tones

    • Approaches to soloing over dominant chords

    • Using modes to color improvisations

    • Building solos with rhythm

    • Using blues language to spice up jazz playing

    • Range and tone development in improvisation

    • And much more

    Daily highlights

    • Frank’s Morning Warm-Ups (always a big favorite!)

    • Evening performances, jam sessions, and hanging out with fellow players

    What you can expect

    • Tons of playing and learning

    • New friendships with like-minded musicians

    • Noticeable improvement on guitar

    • A renewed sense of excitement and inspiration for your musical journey

    You can count on having a great time at camp! 🎸

 

Previous Instructors have included:

  • Sheryl Bailey

  • Gene Bertoncini

  • Jimmy Bruno

  • Roni Ben-Hur

  • Vince Cherico

  • James Chirillo

  • Bruce Forman

  • Pasquale Grasso

  • Barry Greene

  • Jocelyn Gould

  • John Jorgenson

  • Vinny Raniolo

  • Beth Marlis

  • Gary Mazzaroppi

  • Sean McGowan

  • Doug Munro

  • Lou Pallo

  • Nicki Parrott

  • Vinny Raniolo

  • Ken Smith

  • Olli Soikkeli

  • Joscho Stephan

  • Jonathan Stout

  • Eleonora Strino

  • Dave Stryker

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What People Say About Camp:

“THIS! I love the music and friends I have made. I feel like we are all family with such love for music!"

K. O.

“Better than a dream come true @ Big Jersey Guitar Camp.”

M. D.

"I thought the camp was great and plan to return next year if it's offered. It's hands-down one of THE BEST I've attended!"

D. K.

" Thanks so much for your efforts…Still driving home, traffic is absolutely horrendous and I don’t care... still high from the experience."

S. C.

"I just want to say on a scale of 1 to 10 it was a 100."

V. G.