“Music is a benevolent presence that is constantly and readily available to everyone, but we are not constantly and readily available to music. When we are present, we are available to
music. So how do we become present?”
(Robert Fripp)
We are guitarists with a common practice through the instrument. Our work is essentially presential and group-based, originated from the International Guitar Craft / Guitar Circles Seminars. The Guitar Ensembles around the world look for “a way to develop a relationship with the guitar, with music and with ourselves.”
We introduce, to those who are interested, different approaches to the same work:
Day of Practice in the Guitar Circle
This is a workshop that lasts between one to three days, open to anyone who wishes to participate and addressed at all levels of experience: from beginners to professionals.During this workshop, we aim to present a way of approaching our practice and discovering what we can do together.
“We may not have an equality of talent; we may not have an equality of experience. But we may be equal in aspiration; we can be equal in commitment.”
(Guitar Craft Aphorism)
The efficient use of the body and its relationship with the guitar is a pillar supported by Alexander Technique.
Instructors will be available for group and individual sessions during the practice.
Residential Courses
An intensive week of living together, focused on guitar practice, developing attention, efficient use of the body, kitchen and housework.
Performance: Workestra
The Workestra is the Performance Team at Guitar Work. It operates in different countries and configurations. The Team performs in front of an audience,
in front of an audience which is invited to participate actively in the performance process. We offer a repertoire of instrumental music for guitar ensembles exclusively in Guitar Craft Tuning. One of our specialities is “Circulation”, a musical improvisation where each guitarist plays a note from a group sequence..
Special Projects At a Distance
We periodically offer special at a distance courses and projects with a specific aim: to re impulse, deepen or refine our practice, by working on specific themes or materials.