What Our Guests Say:
Guitar Breaks Secret Sauce!
“Guitar Breaks seem to have that secret sauce that allows musicians at any stage of their quest to find their next level and at the same time discover new friends, new ideas and even something about themselves that they didn’t know they had.”
Rick D.
The Creative Workshop
Throughout the workshop, Ariel will be focussing on some specific areas designed to unlock your true potential as a player. Topic areas YOU will be covering during the sessions include:
- Improvising (building your solos and telling a story)
- Effective rhythm playing (with a band or as a solo player)
- Triads and inversions
- Approaching slide
- Harmony
- Songwriting and composition
- Being an artist or a hired musician
- Tone generation (how to sound like you!)
…and much much more.
There will be dedicated sessions every morning and afternoon.
What Our Guests Say:
"I should have signed up sooner!"
“I was nervous to attend and play in front of others, and had put off signing-up for fear of this. Within a very short period I realised my fears were completely unfounded, as I was put at ease and encouraged by Paul and the rest of the group.
In such a supportive environment, it was easy to find my groove (sorry!) and I embraced the opportunity to step outside of my comfort zone…My only regret is that I haven’t done this sooner!”
Stu C.
Ariel Posen
Ariel’s music occupies the space between genres. It’s a rootsy sound that nods to his influences — heartland rock & roll, electrified Americana, blue-eyed soul, R&B, Beatles-inspired pop — while still moving forward, pushing Ariel into territory that’s uniquely his own.
Along the way, Ariel had received standing ovations not only from his audiences, but also from outlets like Rolling Stone, who dubbed him “a modern-day guitar hero,” Music Radar listing him as a fan voted top 10 rock guitarist of the year and the Western Canadian Music Awards who nominated him for Breakout Artist of the Year in 2020 and 2021, as well as Rock Artist of the Year and Recording of the Year in 2022.
Ariel is a great friend to Guitar Breaks, has joined us many times over the years and his workshops have always been special. So we are delighted that he is joining us in England to spend some quality time working with you!
What Our Guests Say:
"It was so good!"
“It’s about 5 years since I first encountered Guitar Breaks at a three day workshop in Brighton. It was so good, I’ve been to nearly everything since!”
Tim F
The Detail
See below for more information about this event, how to travel to us and what to expect.
*Workshop is suitable for late beginners through to pro level players.
A three day workshop filled with learning and playing with Ariel Posen.
Friday 13th to Sunday 15th November.
We are based in our own custom built studio, with fellow guitar players.
- Workshop starts at 10am each day
- We spend the morning getting under the skin of the key skills needed to start building your guitar playing skills
- Break for a packed lunch (**bring your own) at 1.00pm
- Back at it by 2.00pm
- We will spend the afternoon developing the themes from the morning session and putting all you have learned into practice.
- Friday & Saturday will finish around 5.00pm
- We will go for dinner, and perhaps a half of shandy, in the evening.
- Sunday will finish at 4.00pm so guests can get home in good time
- Studio located here: Snug Creative Hub, Unit B, 16 Holder Road,
Aldershot GU12 4RH
If you would like to travel to this workshop, there are a number of hotel options available locally depending on your budget. Here are some examples:
Premier Inn, Aldershot: 7 Wellington Avenue, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 1SQ
You can visit the hotel’s website here
The Hogs Back Hotel & Spa: Seale, Tongham, Farnham GU10 1EX
You can visit the hotel’s website here
Travel Lodge, Aldershot: Westgate House, Alexandra Road, GU11 1NY
You can visit the hotel’s website here
- Snug is only 10 minutes from the A3 and 10 minutes from the M3 motorways. So pretty convenient if you are planning to drive, plus there is parking on site!
- If you are looking to take the train, aim for either Aldershot, Guildford or Farnham stations. All are within a 10 minute taxi ride.
- Closest airports are Gatwick and Heathrow. Gatwick has a direct train to North Camp station, which is a 5 minute taxi ride from the studio.
We have a guide on flying to us with your guitar here.