What do I need to bring?
You just need yourself and your instrument. A recorder and/or camera can be helpful.
Is lodging provided?
No, but there are many fairly nearby accommodations. Most are approximately 5-10 minutes away. Many more are near Six Flags Over Texas a few more minutes to the north.
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Recreational Vehicles/Motor Homes. If you would like to stay overnight in your motor home, you are welcome to do so. There is space for a few motor homes along the back edge of the parking lot at South Oaks Baptist Church. This is a most polite accommodation by South Oaks Baptist Church, so if you plan to stay in your motor home, we ask that you please be very considerate of the church property (and the neighboring homes) and leave the grounds in a clean and orderly condition when you leave. There are NO hookups of any kind – just a parking area. If you would like to stay at an RV facility with full amenities, you might want to check out the nearby Texas RV Ranch at 1961 Lone Star Road, Mansfield, Texas 76063 (toll free 866-348-3978.)
Are meals provided?
We will have a coffee, tea, water, and soft drinks out for the students all day and an assortment of donuts, and croissants, each morning.
Lunch in the form of pizza, submarine sandwiches, or a Tex-mex buffet will be included each day.
The church will have a dinner for sale each night and here are several nearby restaurants.
Can I bring my spouse?
Yes, but only registered students may actually attend classes and instructor led jams.
Is there anything for my family to do in the area?
Bring the family! There's lot's do do within 30 miles of the camp.
Grapevine Mills Mall, Six Flags Over Texas, Hurricane Harbor Water park, The Amon Carter Museum,
Modern Museum of Fort Worth, Kimbell Art Museum, National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame,
Stockyards Museum, the Vintage Flying Museum and more...
May I audio/video record the classes?
Yes, but only at the discretion of each individual instructor. And then only in a non-disruptive manner.
Are children allowed?
Yes. Children under 17 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The parent or legal guardian is not required to attend class with the student but needs at least drop off and pick their child each day. Children under 12 may be admitted on a case by case basis. Children, or any camper for that matter, must be well behaved and not disrupt classes or jams.
I registered for guitar can I attend other classes?
Yes, but within limits. We want to keep class sizes fairly small so everyone can get personal attention from the instructors. When you register for a class you have a reserved space in that class. If you want to sit in on other classes you may do so if the other class not too crowded and the instructor doesn't object.
Things to NOT Bring
Alcohol, Tobacco, Drugs, Pets. No smoking is allowed in buildings South Oaks Baptist Church has graciously allowed us the use of their facilities. We are a secular organization but we respect the values of the South Oaks Church and behave accordingly.
Is there an emergency contact number?
Yes, call my cell phone at: 214-236-0783
How do I know what level I am?
Levels are self-selected by each student using the guidelines below.
Beginner Level: You can be brand new to the instrument but it helps if you know a few basic open chords and should be able to change chords fairly easily. Being able to read tablature and/or written music is helpful but not required. The ability to tune your instrument know which string is which is helpful. Having one or more tunes you can play all the way through at a slow tempo would be great.
Intermediate Level: All Beginner level skills plus be able to play several tunes from memory, easily change chords, know some scales and be able to get a good sound from their instrument. Understanding how to use a capo and some know of playing in different keys is a plus.
Advanced Level: All the above skills and be able to play many tunes at band tempos and some ability to improvise solos. Some understanding of music and chord theory is helpful plus the ability to learn tunes by ear. You should be able to play with your head out of your instrument being aware of the players around you and providing the support and the give and take that makes playing music really enjoyable experience for everyone involved.
When is the camp?
10am Thursday August 7 through 8pm Saturday August 9, 2008.
What is the tuition for the camp?
Tuition is $295.
Where is the camp?
5925 US Highway 287
Arlington, TX 76017
Click for Church Website
SouthOaks.org
See map below.
