Redwood Music Camp
Friday, October 17th – Sunday, October 19th, 2025
Monte Toyon Conference Center, Aptos, California
Workshops for players of Irish fiddle, Scottish fiddle, guitar, harp, piano, whistle, flute, mandolin, banjo, and voice
Harp, dulcimer, and pennywhistle 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 (so far!):
John Weed, Irish fiddle
Rebecca Lomnicky, Scottish fiddle
William Coulter, guitar
Lars Johannesson, whistle/flute
Neal Hellman, mountain dulcimer
Fox Pettinotti, shape note and sea shanties
Playing abilities: Participants in the fiddle workshops should have at least two years of playing experience; one year is sufficient for other instrument beginning-level classes. (The “absolute beginner” workshops require no prior 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!
Harp workshop
Irish fiddle workshop
Scottish fiddle workshop
Bodhran workshop
Cary Lodge interior
Guitar workshop
View of dorm room interior
Learning the pennywhistle