Pierre Bensusan’s Canadian Guitar Mastery Retreat

For Intermediate and Advanced level

A rare Canada-based 3-day acoustic guitar retreat with one of the world’s leading fingerstyle players
📍 Kingston, Ontario – October 24–26, 2025

For the first time ever, Pierre Bensusan is bringing his acclaimed Residential Guitar Seminar from his home in rural France to Canada.

Join a small group of passionate guitarists for a deep, immersive, and inspiring 3-day retreat led by one of the world’s most celebrated acoustic guitarists. This is a rare opportunity to study with Pierre without traveling internationally – right here in Kingston.

🎟️ Ticket Options

Tuition Only – $ 690 (Can) + taxes and fees
Includes access to all 18 hours of instruction

Hotel Deal
Should you require accommodation, we have arranged a special deal on rooms on-site at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel.

Guests can book their reservations directly online at the exclusive rate of (Can) $199/night + taxes – the total would be (Can) $236.11/night. Reservations must be processed before Tuesday, September 23, to receive this exclusive pricing.

🔗 Hotel Booking Link

Each student will have a Studio Suite, with one Queen bed & Double pull-out sofa, and kitchenettes – Free parking and hot breakfast buffet is included in this rate.

The hotel is 9.5KM away from the Kingston airport and a 15-minute drive. It is also right across the street from the VIA train station. There is no shuttle from the airport; however, cabs and Uber transportation are available.

What to Expect

18 hours of hands-on group lessons across 3 days
- Focus on fingerstyle acoustic guitar with deep dives into:
  - Right and left-hand techniques
  - Tone, phrasing, rhythm, and musical expression
  - Harmony, chord voicings, and fretboard fluency
  - Creative tools including harmonics, tapping, ornamentation, and more
Tuition is open to intermediate and advanced players – all styles and tunings welcome (not limited to DADGAD)
Small group format (maximum 25 students) to ensure focused attention and interaction

Daily Schedule

Doors open: 9:30 AM
Lessons: 10:00 AM–1:00 PM & 3:00 PM–6:00 PM
Total: 18 hours of group tuition with Pierre across 3 days

Location & Accommodation

The seminar will be held at:
📍 The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 1550 Princess St. Kingston, Ontario, K7M 9E3
Tel: 613-548-3605
DoubleTree.com/Kingston

About Pierre’s Teaching

Pierre’s teaching style blends structured exercises with spontaneous exploration. The seminar provides a supportive and collaborative environment that encourages personal growth, artistic curiosity, and deeper listening. While rooted in fingerstyle traditions and his own DADGAD compositions, Pierre’s methods are applicable to players using any tuning or stylistic background.

Why Attend?

Study directly with a master in a rare Canadian setting
Accelerate your technique and musical understanding
Be part of a focused, inspiring musical community
No international travel required
Leave refreshed, challenged, and creatively recharged

More Info

Questions? Need more details before registering?
Reach out to us at: management.pbsusan@gmail.com

🎟️ Secure your spot now — only 25 places available
Come be part of this unique Kingston edition of Pierre’s world-renowned residential seminar.