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THE 3RD NEW JERSEY GUITAR SUMMIT
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 9:30 AM
- Sat, Oct 17, 2026 10:00 PM
The Folk Project at MUUF, 21 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, New Jersey, 07960, United States
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THE 3RD NEW JERSEY GUITAR SUMMIT - Saturday, October 17, 2026
The 3rd New Jersey Guitar Summit is back. This unique event is presented by the Folk Project, together with international guitar master Beppe Gambetta.
It is a fabulous opportunity for audiences to hear three guitar virtuosos in concert in the evening -- and for guitarists at all levels to share the day with like-minded friends passionate for the acoustic guitar. Participants will have the opportunity to improve their skills under the personal guidance of three world-renowned guitarists.
The full Guitar Summit, includes a full day of workshops, the evening concert, jamming, showcases, lunch, dinner, refreshments, and a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Workshops begin at 9:30 am and continues through the evening concert. The Cost: $148.00
The evening concert begins at 8:00 pm and is open to all music lovers. The Cost: $35.00
Teachers:
Beppe Gambetta is a guitarist, vocalist, researcher and composer born in Genova, Italy who developed a style of concert presentation that brings American and European Roots to speak together with one voice. In his unique approach, Gambetta blends energetic grooves with passionate melodies, giving new life to sources from different times, periods and places. In addition, the original music he composes gives contemporary influences to traditional roots music.
Click here for Video: Wise Old Men
Beppe is an Italian flatpicking master!
A Saskatoon native transplanted to the Niagara Region of Ontario, Canada, Roots and Blues singer and musician Suzie Vinnick is the proud owner of a gorgeous voice, impressive guitar and bass chops and an engagingly candid performance style. Over the course of a solo recording career now spanning nearly 30 years, Suzie has been a 3X Juno Nominee and has won 12 Maple Blues Awards, 2 Canadian Folk Music Awards and a 2024 ECMA with her project A’Court, Spiegel and Vinnick. She has also twice won the International Songwriting Competition – Blues Category.
Click here for Video: Creaking Pines
Suzie is emotive, joyous and funky all in the same song.
Stephen Bennett has been making music with guitars for nearly six decades. The Toronto Fingerstyle Guitar Association has dubbed him “the Jedi master of fingerstyle guitar”, which serves as a continual reminder that he needs to practice more. He’s been invited to play around this country and many others over the years, has released 37 albums and plays harp guitar. Stephen was born in Oregon, grew up in NY, spent a few years in NJ, 33 in VA, and now lives with his wife Nancy in the northwest corner of Connecticut.
Click here for Video: Elephant’s Dance
Stephen played his first solo guitar gig fifty years ago at Fairleigh Dickinson University for the country's bicentennial celebration.
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SCHEDULE:
INTRODUCTION: 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Meet your instructors, outline the day, and help determine your best workshops
FIRST SESSION: 10:00 - 11:15 a.m. Beppe - Beginners Stephen - Intermediate Suzie - Advanced
SECOND SESSION: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Beppe - Intermediate Stephen - Advanced Suzie - Beginners
LUNCH: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
THIRD SESSION 2:30 - 3:15 p.m. Beppe - Advanced Stephen - Beginners Suzie - Intermediate
DISCUSSION PANEL: 3:30 - 4:15 p.m. All three instructors will discuss the guitar and the Summit with all attendees.
JAM SESSION: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
DINNER & MORE JAMMING: 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
EVENING CONCERT: 8:00 p.m. to curtain
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Organizer
The Folk Project
Venue
The Folk Project at MUUF
21 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, New Jersey, 07960, United States
Customer Reviews
4.9
Salvatore Ciaburri
Oct 19, 2026
I enjoyed the day very much ! Everyone couldn't be friendlier and helpful. A very relaxed feeling throughout the day. Everything from the venue to the evening concert was enjoyable. I hope to return next year, hopefully with a friend . I could go on,but I'll just add that spending a day with others that share the love of acoustic guitar was deeply gratifying! Thanks to all
Marc Jaffe
Oct 18, 2026
The weekend Guitar Summit attendees were presented with a mix of veritable guitar virtuosos. I left the experience with additional knowledge and some new take home skills. The Guitar Summit staff did a great job making sure all aspects of the experience were attended to
Gerrianne Breck
Oct 18, 2026
It was the shot of inspiration I needed at this point in my guitar playing journey! Met lots of nice people, had fun jamming, and cant wait to practice some of the techniques the wonderful instructors shared. Beppe, Suzie, and Matt were a perfect blend of talent, inspiration and fun! Count me in for next year!
Chris Miele
Oct 18, 2026
I cant think of a better way to spend the day. Get to play guitar with great instructors all day, do an open mic, hear a great concert and eat good food.
Allen St John
Oct 18, 2026
If you're an acoustic guitar player, this event is must-attend. Its maestro, Beppe Gambetta, is a national treasure (of *two* nations) and the teachers are so smart and talented.
I've attended it all three years and it's been amazing (and different) each time.
Ronald Baker
Oct 18, 2026
Great event. We'll organized. Food was excellent and plentiful. Pace was relaxed and without pressure. All three performers/instructors were stellar, as was their concert. A few things i would change: eliminate the q and a session and add that time to the instructional time. Develope specific criteria for level designation and have each participant self evaluate and simply walk into the appropriate room. That would save at least a half hour. Consider having only 2 instructors. Thank you.
Laurie Silverstein
Oct 18, 2026
Wonderful experience! Great opportunity to improve guitar playing by spending the day with guitarists of all levels. Well organized event, very reasonably priced. Warm inviting atmosphere. Incredibly talented professional artist/ instructors who gave an amazing concert after spending a full day teaching. Highly recommended!
Michael Cancell
Oct 18, 2026
Unfortunately, I only stayed for 2 sessions because my mother was admitted to hospital a few days and I had to head out early. My mind wasn't into it. But for the time I was there, I picked up 4 new things. So it was ok. But basically missed a lot.
Steve Kaplan
Oct 18, 2026
An enjoyable day of instruction, meeting new players, and then the concert.
I’m and experienced, gigging guitarist, and I came away with useful playing tips and got to hear the insights of “next level” performers.
Also the Folk Project volunteers were great!
Wayne Eige
Oct 18, 2026
I was thrilled by the workshops and being able to have conversations with these recording artists and have them teach me their methods. It offered me an experience beyond my wildest dreams. Everyone that attended was friendly and willing to share their expertise. It all makes me look forward to the next summit.
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