http://www.guitarworkshop.com/
It is with deep regret that the management of National Guitar Summer Workshop, Inc. d/b/a “National Guitar Workshop” (the “Company” or “National Guitar Workshop”) announces that the Company is ceasing its business operations effective as of today, and that all camp sessions are cancelled. Nation Guitar Workshop will soon file for relief under Chapter 7 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in order to carry out an orderly winding-down and liquidation of its business.
Recent economic conditions have made it impossible for National Guitar Workshop to remain in business. During the past several years, the Company has seen a dramatic decrease in student enrollment, and increased costs of operation. Faced with growing operating losses, National Guitar Workshop management has diligently attempted to save the Company through a merger or other business combination, as well as by securing additional operating capital through borrowing and third party investment. Unfortunately, however, none of these efforts has been successful, and management is left with no alternative but to immediately and permanently discontinue operations.
Upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition, you will receive an official notice from the Bankruptcy Court, which will include the contact information for a U.S. Trustee who will assume responsibility for liquidating the Company’s assets. National Guitar Workshop management asks that you direct any inquiries to the designated U.S. Trustee.
Terry Syrek
Really sad that the National Guitar Workshop has closed it's doors today. This place was far more than a job for me. i spent every summer of my life from age 19 till now there and have met some of the best friends and people and had some of the best memories that i will know in this lifetime. Not to mention all the amazing students over the years that i've taught there. It was truly a large part of my formation as a teacher, player and person. Thank you David Smolover for providing an amazing institution on every level for all of us. i'm a bit speechless and very sad at the news.
Jeremy Krull NGW was responsible for a lot of things in my life...good ones. I met you there Terry, and ever since 1997 we all know how that went. I was introduced to the music and the personality of Jon Finn, Marc Schonbrun's amazing playing and knowledge, the YOUNG ROCKERS program hahahaha, Jody Fisher's incredibly kind demeanor and absolutely terrifying guitar abilities, so many great things...it was just a great time. My experience there shaped every bit of who I am today as a player. It would be impossible for me to regret anything about it. I'm sincerely upset about this.
Dave Martone
Ok. So the NGW bit the dust today... RIP.. I loved that place... and I worked there for hmmm over 17 years I think....
My best buds Terry Syrek and James Hogan at NGW ant room!
Dave Martone Ok.. this is some vintage shit... what the hell was I thinking.. anyway.. it's to show me and my mateTerry Syrek having another amazing moment on the NGW stage! Thank god I burned those pants and hat!!!
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Jason Shadrick
NGW is no more. Made more great friends there than I could count on both hands (and feet). Very sad day. http://guitarworkshop.com/
No disrespect to the artists who seem to have enjoyed the program BUT I am a working parent who was trying to provide that same experience for my son. They now have my money and my son is without the experience. I am not feeling so charitable about the organization . . .
ReplyDeleteI had been to the program before a number of times in various locations. I'm from Toronto Canada and the travel was getting to me so I found another workshop just outside Toronto that's just unbelievable. If I was anyone who'd registered this year and PAID for upcoming sessions I'd be writing and calling everyone possible to get my money back. Them doing this is outrageous. Especially given that I've been reading about people who've recently been charged without warning of this bankruptcy. However, on the plus side if anyone is looking for another great program, look at http://guitarworkshopplus.com to see their sessions in Toronto and Vancouver. See what you think. My condolences to everyone's lost money.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely agree with dave. Been a student at GWP for a while now and it never ever disappoints. There even having a special offer right now to students coming from NGW: http://guitarworkshopplus.com/?page_id=1101
ReplyDeleteStuff happens in business, but NGW cashed $1000 of Blues Foundation checks towards student tuition and then closed its doors a few weeks later. The donors, the nonprofit, the young musicians and parents who had already spent money in anticipation are all out!
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