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AMGuSS 2023 is June 19-24 !

By Marilynn | Published: December 28, 2022

It’s time to sign up for my American Mandolin & Guitar Summer School! You can download a registration form and register by mail, or register online via Paypal. Our Gust Artists for 2023 will be Choro das 3, the brilliant and charming Choro trio of bandolim, flute, and guitar from Sao Paulo. They will perform in concert and give workshops, one especially for guitarists.

Check out our AMGuSS page for more information on what your week with us will include. … Read More »

Posted December 28th, 2022

Of Note

AMGuSS 2022 is in the books!

By Marilynn | Published: August 16, 2022

The American Mandolin & Guitar Summer School 2022 was the hit of the summer! Barry Mitterhoff, Guest Artist Extraordinaire, & Enigmatica, Ensemble in Residence, performed brilliantly! Marilynn and her roster of talented teachers raised everyone’s playing levels in a variety of small ensembles and the All-School Orchestra. We can hardly wait for 2023!

Here’s a link to the information for AMGuSS 2022.

 … Read More »

Posted August 16th, 2022

Of Note

Announcing AMGuSS ~ June 22-27, 2020!

By Marilynn | Published: February 17, 2020

The 28th American Mandolin & Guitar Summer School dates are set!

At AMGuSS we create musical experiences together. Click on the link to access information on past AMGuSSes, our fabulous faculty, and Registration information!… Read More »

Posted February 17th, 2020

Of Note

SummerKeys ~ coming July 6-10, 2020!

By Marilynn | Published: October 31, 2019

Mandolin Week at the legendary “SummerKeys” in Lubec, Maine will return July 6-10, 2020. Enrollment is limited to 5, maybe 6 students, who each get a daily private lesson with Marilynn, plus her mandolin group class, and daily use of a private practice room. Watch this page for registration information to reserve your spot.

If you love Marilynn’s “The Complete Mandolinist” method book, and wish you could access her expertise in a private-lesson setting, this is your opportunity. Lubec is … Read More »

Posted October 31st, 2019

Events

SummerKeys 2017

By Marilynn | Published: June 24, 2017

Marilynn will once again be hosting her mandolin week in Lubec, Maine, July 10-14. Private instruction from Marilynn is the SummerKeys’ focus. If you love her “The Complete Mandolinist” method book, and have wished you could have access to Marilynn’s expertise in a private-lesson setting, please join us in 2017!

Registration is open!  But there’s only one more place to fill!… Read More »

Posted June 24th, 2017

Events

AMGuSS 2017

By Marilynn | Published: May 23, 2017

Marilynn’s American Mandolin & Guitar Summer School returns! The pioneer of the American mandolin-guitar summer workshop scene comes roaring back to the campus of Roger Williams University, in Bristol RI.

Registration information is on the front page.… Read More »

Posted May 23rd, 2017

Events

SummerKeys 2015

By Marilynn | Published: July 2, 2015

Marilynn, with Ralph Costanza and Robert N. Martel, will present the Mandolin-Guitar Ensemble Week at SummerKeys in Lubec, Maine from July 6 – 10. For more information.… Read More »

Posted July 2nd, 2015

Events

SummerKeys 2014

By Marilynn | Published: September 2, 2013

Marilynn will once again direct her “Mandolin & Guitar in Ensemble” week at SummerKeys in Lubec, Maine. Ralph Costanza and Robert N. Martel will join her on the faculty.… Read More »

Posted September 2nd, 2013

Events

Hybrid music in the post-Colonial Americas

By Marilynn | Published: September 2, 2013

Marilynn will give an illustrated lecture on the quintessential hybridity of original music from the Americas, focusing on Brazil and the USA.

Escola da Musica UFRJ, Rio de Janeiro
See Momento Rio Bandolim webpage for details.… Read More »

Posted September 2nd, 2013

Events

Marilynn teaching in Maine

By Marilynn | Published: January 29, 2013

Marilynn will be teaching with Ralph Costanza, mandolin, and Robert N. Martel, guitar, as part of the SummerKeyschamber music camps. The Mandolin & Guitar in Ensemble week runs from Monday, July 7 through Friday, July 12 and includes a performance by Marilynn & Friends on Thursday July 11th.… Read More »

Posted January 29th, 2013

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