Summer School

Having run for more than 25 years, the Classical Guitar Society Summer School has established itself as one of the major educational music festivals in Australasia. The annual Summer School retains the popular mix of lectures, open lessons, ensembles and workshops, which are designed for guitarists of different levels.

Some of these are run simultaneously, so participants may attend the classes best suited to their stage of study and interest.

With graded classes, the 5-day Summer School is suitable for: 

  • Amateur guitarists from grade 3 upwards.

  • School and Tertiary music students.

  • Professional teachers wishing to ‘in-service’ their skills and meet other professional teachers and performers. 

  • Observers interested in music and guitar.

The 2027 Summer School will take place from Monday 4th- Friday 8th January 2027 at Ascham School Edgecliff, Sydney.
Watch this space for further details. Enrollments will start from early September.

The 2026 CGS Summer School presented 5 days (5th to 9th January 2026) of intensive learning and musical challenge at Ascham School, Edgecliff.

Participants enjoyed a stellar Summer School tutor team and Guest Tutor, Ingrid Riollot, in small ensembles, workshops, masterclasses and the mighty Guitar Orchestra under the baton of Richard Charlton. Concerts by Andrew Blanch and the Summer School Tutors were highlights throughout the week. It was an inspirational start to our 2026 year!

Here are some comments from our participants:

Beautifully run, excellent musicians generously imparting and sharing their knowledge and skills. Loved every minute of it. (C.M.)

A truly wonderful experience. (S.B.)

It was so relaxing, informative, fun and a great time to connect with guitar friends socially and musically. (C.M.)

Every day was interesting and musically rewarding -it was also lots of fun and empowering. (S.S-F.)

Summer School this year was a blast…the best artistic experience I could possibly have in any year. (G.T.)