Redwood Music Camp

Friday, October 17th – Sunday, October 19th, 2025

Monte Toyon Conference Center, Aptos, California

Seven people playing flute or whistle during an outdoor workshop
 

  • Workshops for players of Irish fiddle, Scottish fiddle, guitar, harp, piano, whistle, mandolin, banjo, and voice

  • Harp and dulcimer workshops for absolute beginners (instruments provided)

  • Facilitated sessions

  • Opportunities to jam throughout!

  • Faculty concert Friday evening

  • Scottish dance Saturday evening

  • Space available onsite for up to ten tents

  • RV camping an eight-minute drive away (contact us ASAP if interested)

FACULTY for 2025 to be announced soon!

 

Playing abilities: Participants in the fiddle, guitar, and harp tracks should have at least two years of playing experience. The voice track is available to anyone who likes to sing!

Saturday night will feature Scottish dance lessons (and the option to play for the dancers), followed by facilitated sessions. Wine and beer are allowed in the dining hall, and there are two venues with no curfew. We'll have several options for overnight lodging, including space for up to 10 tents. There will be ample opportunity for playing music with others. Come join us for a fabulous weekend of music!

Ten harp players arranged in a circle during a workshop

Harp workshops

a dozen fiddle players in a classroom

Irish fiddle workshop

Eleven fiddle players playing in a circle

Scottish fiddle workshop

a group of people sitting outside under a shade cloth during an Irish drum (bodhran) workshop

Bodrhan workshop

Cary Lodge interior

a group of six people playing guitar outdoors

Guitar workshop

View of dorm room interior

Three people playing pennywhistles in the redwoods

Learning the pennywhistle