Andy McKee’s Musicarium 2023

Andy McKee’s Musicarium 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 programs offer activities and workshops for you. Our environments are non-competitive and are strictly about immersing oneself in the joys of music and our lovely surroundings!

Your Registration to Musicarium 2023 Includes:
  • Masterclasses by Andy, Stanley, Mike, Jon, Gretchen, Plini, Trevor, Callum, and the team! Masterclasses will be for all levels from beginner to advanced!
  • Daily concerts by Andy, Stanley, Mike, Jon, Gretchen, Plini, Trevor, Callum, and the team!
  • Private, one-on-one mentor sessions with Andy, Stanley, Mike, Jon, Gretchen, Plini, Trevor, Callum, and the team every day!
  • Open mics and camper performances every day!
  • Great meals every day!
  • A lifetime of friendships and musical collaborations!

An Invitation from Andy McKee

I’m really excited for Musicarium 2023! We’ve got a really diverse group of instructors coming which includes some new faces like Stanley Jordan, Muriel Anderson, and Plini! Plus, it’s all taking place in Music City this time, Nashville, TN! I hope to see you there!

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Artists

Andy McKee

Stanley Jordan

Muriel Anderson

Mike Dawes

Jon Gomm

Calum Graham

Trevor Gordon Hall

Gretchen Menn

Plini

Schedule

The Camp Schedule is subject to change. You will be provided with an updated schedule upon check-in. Also, we will post the daily schedule in case there are last-minute changes.

Wednesday August 09

  • 3:00pm

    Check-In

  • 4:30-5:00pm

    Andy McKee Orientation

  • 5:00-5:30pm

    Mentor Session Raffle

  • 5:30-6:00pm

    Break

  • 6:00-7:00pm

    Dinner

  • 7:30-10:15pm

    Instructor Show – Hosted By Andy McKee

    • 7:30-8:00pm– Muriel Anderson
    • 8:00-8:30pm – Gretchen Menn
    • 8:30-9:00pm – Plini
    • 9:00-10:00pm – Andy McKee
  • 10:30pm

    Open Mic

Thursday August 10

  • 10:00-10:50am

    Group Classes Rotate

    • Group 1 – Muriel Anderson
    • Group 2 – Mike Dawes
    • Group 3 – Calum Graham & Trevor Gordon Hall
    • Group 4 – Jon Gomm
    • Group 5 – Gretchen Menn
    • Group 6 – Plini
  • 11:05-11:55pm

    Group Classes Rotate

    • Group 6 – Muriel Anderson
    • Group 1 – Mike Dawes
    • Group 2 – Calum Graham & Trevor Gordon Hall
    • Group 3 – Jon Gomm
    • Group 4 – Gretchen Menn
    • Group 5 – Plini
  • 12:10-1:00pm

    Andy McKee Workshop (entire group)

  • 1:00-2:15pm

    Lunch

  • 2:00-3:00pm

    Mentor Sessions (Optional)

  • 2:15-2:45pm

    Break

  • 2:45-4:15pm

    Stanley Jordan Workshop (entire group)

  • 4:30-5:20pm

    Workshop Optional Breakout Classes

    • Mike Dawes & Plini – Collaborations
  • 5:35-6:25pm

    Workshop Optional Breakout Classes

    • Muriel Anderson – Harp Guitar
  • 6:30-7:45pm

    Dinner

  • 8:00-10:15pm

    Instructor Show – Hosted By Andy McKee

    • 8:00-8:45pm –Mike Dawes
    • 8:30-9:00pm – Calum Graham
    • 9:00-9:30pm – Trevor Gordon Hall
    • 9:30-10:15pm – Andy McKee
  • 10:30pm

    Open Mic

Friday August 11

  • 10:00-10:50am

    Group Classes Rotate

    • Group 5 – Muriel Anderson
    • Group 6 – Mike Dawes
    • Group 1 – Calum Graham & Trevor Gordon Hall
    • Group 2 – Jon Gomm
    • Group 3 – Gretchen Menn
    • Group 4 – Plini
  • 11:05-11:55pm

    Group Classes Rotate

    • Group 4 – Muriel Anderson
    • Group 5 – Mike Dawes
    • Group 6 – Calum Graham & Trevor Gordon Hall
    • Group 1 – Jon Gomm
    • Group 2 – Gretchen Menn
    • Group 3 – Plini
  • 12:10-1:00pm

    Andy McKee Workshop (entire group)

  • 1:00-2:15pm

    Lunch

  • 2:00-3:00pm

    Mentor Sessions (Optional)

  • 2:15-2:45pm

    Break

  • 2:45-4:15pm

    Stanley Jordan Workshop (entire group)

  • 4:30-5:20pm

    Workshop Optional Breakout Classes

    • Mike Dawes & Plini – Collaborations
  • 5:35-6:25pm

    Workshop Optional Breakout Classes

    • Muriel Anderson – Harp Guitar
  • 6:00-6:30pm

    Break

  • 6:30-7:45pm

    Dinner

  • 8:00-10:15pm

    Instructor Show in the Chapel – Hosted By Andy McKee

    • 8:00-8:45pm – Jon Gomm
    • 8:45-9:30pm – Stanley Jordan
    • 9:30-10:15pm – Andy McKee & Friends
  • 10:30pm

    Open Mic

Saturday August 12

  • 10:00-10:50am

    Group Classes Rotate

    • Group 3 – Muriel Anderson
    • Group 4 – Mike Dawes
    • Group 5 – Calum Graham & Trevor Gordon Hall
    • Group 6 – Jon Gomm
    • Group 1 – Gretchen Menn
    • Group 2 – Plini
  • 11:05-11:55pm

    Group Classes Rotate

    • Group 2 – Muriel Anderson
    • Group 3 – Mike Dawes
    • Group 4 – Calum Graham & Trevor Gordon Hall
    • Group 5 – Jon Gomm
    • Group 6 – Gretchen Menn
    • Group 1 – Plini
  • 12:10-1:00pm

    Jon Gomm Workshop (entire group)

  • 1:00-2:15pm

    Lunch

  • 2:00-3:00pm

    Mentor Sessions (Optional)

  • 3:00-3:50pm

    Workshop Optional Breakout Classes

    • Jon Gomm – TBD
  • 4:05-4:55pm

    Andy McKee Workshop (entire group)

  • 5:15-5:30pm

    Group Photo (attendance is mandatory)

  • 5:30-6:00pm

    Break

  • 6:00-7:15pm

    Dinner

  • 7:15-8:00pm

    Instructor Photo & Autograph Session

  • 8:00-?pm

    Student & Instructor Concert

Sunday August 13

  • 11:00am

    Checkout

Location

Scarritt Bennett Center is located in the historic midtown area, right off Music Row and next to Vanderbilt University. The campus, which is listed on the National Historic Registry, is within walking distance of dozens of restaurants, music venues, and famous Nashville attractions. The campus is also a 5-minute walk to a bus stop, easily accessible via a cab/Lyft/Uber, a 5-minute drive from downtown Nashville, and a 15-minute drive from the Nashville International Airport.

Recommended Accommodations:

  • For those who prefer first-class, 5-star accommodation, we recommend Loews Vanderbilt Hotel. It is a 4-minute walk to Scarritt Bennett and is one of the best hotels in Nashville. To book your room at Loews, please use this link.

  • There are accommodations available at Scarritt Bennett Center for Reso Summit Slide Fest. The accommodations, however, are for a retreat center and there is no television, room service, etc available. If you have any questions you can call the Welcome Center at (615) 340-7469, or email at reservations@scarrittbennett.org. Please use the code Dreamcatcher2023 to get a discount on your booking.

    • Prices start at $80.00 (before taxes) for a single twin bedroom with a shared restroom. However, they do offer different types of rooms so please inquire about availability with the booking staff.

    • Please be sure to tell the staff at the time of booking if you need a 1st-floor room, since they do not have elevators in the sleeping buildings.

    • Additionally, Please have your Credit card handy as the first’s night’s deposit will be required at the time of booking.

Of course, you are welcome to stay wherever you like in Nashville as well!

Travel Directions

Scarritt Bennett Center

Address
1027 18th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37212

Website
Scarritt Bennett Center

Contact
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Pricing and Registration

Registration

  • Registration
    1,899

    Your registration will include all activities, concerts, workshops, lunches, and dinners for the event – it does not, however, include accommodations.

  • Additional Meal and Concert Package
    399

    Once you register, this pass will get you additional admission to all meals and evening concerts for a friend or loved one.

Recommended Accommodations

  • For those who prefer first-class, 5-star accommodation, we recommend Loews Vanderbilt Hotel. It is a 4-minute walk to Scarritt Bennett and is one of the best hotels in Nashville. To book your room at Loews, please use this link.
  • There are accommodations available at Scarritt Bennett Center for Reso Summit Slide Fest. The accommodations, however, are for a retreat center and there is no television, room service, etc available. If you have any questions you can call the Welcome Center at (615) 340-7469, or email at reservations@scarrittbennett.org. Please use the code Dreamcatcher2023 to get a discount on your booking.
    • Prices start at $80.00 (before taxes) for a single twin bedroom with a shared restroom. However, they do offer different types of rooms so please inquire about availability with the booking staff.
    • Please be sure to tell the staff at the time of booking if you need a 1st-floor room, since they do not have elevators in the sleeping buildings.
    • Additionally, Please have your Credit card handy as the first’s night’s deposit will be required at the time of booking.

Of course, you are welcome to stay wherever you like in Nashville as well!

What's Included

  • Lunches and Dinner every day!
  • All workshops, activities and entertainment for 4 days and nights
  • A mentor (one-on-one) session with our faculty
  • Parking
  • Wi-Fi

What's Not Included

  • Transportation
  • Alcohol and snacks
  • Sighteseeing excursions in the area
  • Personal musical gear

Pricing and Registration Policy

  • Registration & Payments
    • All rates are per-person, unless stated otherwise.
    • All prices 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 9.9% surcharge, which includes all local, state, and occupancy 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 July 1, 2023.
  • Cancellations
    • All payments and deposits are final and non-refundable.
  • Dreamcatcher Events LLC reserves the right to re-schedule any event if there should be an “Act of God,” pandemic, natural disaster, or any other circumstance which makes an event impossible to hold. In this circumstance, Dreamcatcher may issue full financial credit in the amount paid to all registrants who have paid. These “Credited” funds may be used solely for the specific event to be rescheduled. The financial credit shall last two years from the dates of postponement. Registration refunds will not be distributed in the event that an event has to be rescheduled due to circumstances beyond Dreamcatcher’s control. This also applies to any registrant who may not be able to attend an event due to Covid and/or Force Measure.

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

Dreamcatcher Events would like to thank Roland/Boss Intruments and EV Electrovoice for their ongoing support.