STUDY GYPSY JAZZ GUITAR WITH FILIPPO DALL’ASTA, Giangiacomo Rosso and Francisco Batista in France

Gypsy Jazz Guitar Master Retreat France

From August 16, 2025 to August 23, 2025

21 spots available only

Event Details

Event Date: From August 16, 2025 to August 23, 2025

Event price: US$ 2297

Event location: La Genivriere, France

About the Event

Immerse yourself in a week of studying Gypsy Jazz guitar in person with Filippo Dall’Asta, Giangiacomo Rosso, and Francisco Batista at the stunning La Genivrière estate in France!

The Gypsy Jazz Guitar Master Retreat offers a unique, intimate experience with only 21 spots available (to be confirmed), focusing on developing your performance skills in Gypsy Jazz guitar.

By the end of the retreat, you’ll have significantly advanced your skills in right-hand technique, rhythm (La Pompe, Bossa, Rumba, Bolero, and more), improvisation, and repertoire. You’ll be ready to confidently join your next jam session and even take your playing to the stage.

This retreat will help you overcome the stiffness and nerves that often arise when performing in front of others. By the end of the event, you’ll achieve fluency and freedom in your playing that you’ve always aspired to.

With personalized coaching and guidance from Filippo, Giangiacomo, and Francisco, combined with group playing sessions and as much 1-on-1 attention as you need, this experience is tailored to help you achieve lasting results.

In addition to instructional lessons and jam sessions, you’ll join fellow guitarists for a variety of activities, including a concert by the teachers and students, optional yoga sessions, and exploring the breathtaking French countryside. Indulge in delicious meals prepared with local ingredients, and enjoy evenings of music and camaraderie.

An intensive experience that delivers solid and lasting results, this is your chance to transform your playing and become a confident performer of Gypsy Jazz guitar. Don’t miss it!

What You’ll Get

Group Classes

Minimum of 4 hours of group classes per day, lead in person by Filippo Dall’Asta, Giangiacomo Rosso and Francisco Batista, on right hand technique, rhythm, improvisation, repertoire and performance

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Improvisation Workshops

Daily improvisation workshops: students will be divided into groups according to their level, where you’ll get to improvise on a few selected tunes in order apply everything that you learn in the group classes. These are supervised by Filippo and the other teachers, so that you can get constant support and make sure you are doing things right.

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Concert by the teachers and students

Experience the magic of Gypsy Jazz in a live setting during our special concert night. This unforgettable event features performances by our world-class teachers—Filippo, Giangiacomo, and Francisco—followed by a showcase of the students’ progress. It’s the perfect opportunity to share your newfound skills and enjoy an evening of incredible music, camaraderie, and inspiration.

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Guitar setup workshop

Join our exclusive 2-hour Guitar Setup Workshop led by expert luthier Jerome Duffell. In this hands-on session, you’ll learn how to optimize your guitar’s setup for the best tone, intonation, and playability. From mastering the correct bridge position to fine-tuning your instrument for peak performance, this workshop is designed to empower you with the skills to maintain and enhance your guitar’s sound, ensuring it’s always stage-ready.

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Accommodation

The venue is “
La Genivriere
” and accommodation is organised depending on the number of participants. Participants might have to share apartments and/or rooms depending on the number of guests.

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Food

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks through the whole retreat. Dinners and evenings will be an opportunity to relax, socialize, enjoy the beautiful place…and jam more!

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Swimming Pool

Free access to the outdoor swimming pool

Guitars for hire

If you don’t want to travel with your guitar, there is an option to hire an authentic Gypsy Jazz guitar for the duration of the event. All guitars will be supplied by the one and only Jerome Duffell.

workshop on Gypsy Jazz guitar rhythm

Guest workshop on Gypsy Jazz guitar rhythm by Mathieu Chatelain.

Travel

Travel is not included. Please arrive on the 16th of August and plan your departure for the 23 of August.

Check-in: Saturday 16th of November at 2pm

Check out: Saturday 23th of August at 10am

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Your Price

What You’ll Get

Group Classes

Minimum of 4 hours of group classes per day, lead in person by Filippo Dall’Asta, Giangiacomo Rosso and Francisco Batista, on right hand technique, rhythm, improvisation, repertoire and performance

Valued at

Improvisation Workshops

Daily improvisation workshops: students will be divided into groups according to their level, where you’ll get to improvise on a few selected tunes in order apply everything that you learn in the group classes. These are supervised by Filippo and the other teachers, so that you can get constant support and make sure you are doing things right.

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concept by the teacher and students

Experience the magic of Gypsy Jazz in a live setting during our special concert night. This unforgettable event features performances by our world-class teachers—Filippo, Giangiacomo, and Francisco—followed by a showcase of the students’ progress. It’s the perfect opportunity to share your newfound skills and enjoy an evening of incredible music, camaraderie, and inspiration.

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Guitar setup workshop

Join our exclusive 2-hour Guitar Setup Workshop led by expert luthier Jerome Duffell. In this hands-on session, you’ll learn how to optimize your guitar’s setup for the best tone, intonation, and playability. From mastering the correct bridge position to fine-tuning your instrument for peak performance, this workshop is designed to empower you with the skills to maintain and enhance your guitar’s sound, ensuring it’s always stage-ready.

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Accommodation

The venue is “
La Genivriere
” and accommodation is organised depending on the number of participants. Participants might have to share apartments and/or rooms depending on the number of guests.

Valued at

Food

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks through the whole retreat. Dinners and evenings will be an opportunity to relax, socialize, enjoy the beautiful place…and jam more!

Valued at

Swimming Pool

Free access to the outdoor swimming pool

guitar hire

If you don’t want to travel with your guitar, there is an option to hire an authentic Gypsy Jazz guitar for the duration of the event. All guitars will be supplied by the one and only Jerome Duffell.

workshop on Gypsy Jazz guitar rhythm

Guest workshop on Gypsy Jazz guitar rhythm by Mathieu Chatelain.

Travel

Travel is not included. Please arrive on the 16th of August and plan your departure for the 23 of August.

Check-in: Saturday 16th of November at 2pm

Check out: Saturday 23th of August at 10am

Valued at

Your Price

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Meet Filippo Dall’Asta!

About

Filippo Dall'Asta is a professional Gypsy jazz guitar player and the founder of the Gypsy Jazz Guitar Master and Gypsy Jazz Guitar Makeover Coaching programs. At this point, Filippo has played over 1,500 gigs (and counting!), touring and recording with legends such as Mozes Rosenberg, Lollo Meier, Giacomo Smith, Duved Dunayevsky, and contemporary musicians such as The Onironauts and Tara Minton (Björk) to name a few.

His debut solo album, ‘Mediterasian,’ was lauded by the LA Music Critic Awards as ‘one of the best instrumental albums of 2018.’ 

Over the years, while continuously (and quite obsessively) honing his guitar skills, Filippo has learned how to effectively deal with the business side of the live music industry: becoming a performer and bandleader, promoting my work, gaining online visibility, and getting paid to play the big stages.

In addition to more than 18 years of teaching experience, about 2 years ago he has started the Gypsy Jazz Guitar Master project as a means to replicate his tried and tested process with his students. Since then, Filippo has helped dozens of students to become professional Gypsy Jazz guitarists, promote their work and get paid to play.

His goal is to help Gypsy jazz guitarists use this process to realise their calling as artists and rise up as recognised musicians.

meet the teachers

Giangiacomo Rosso

About Giangiacomo

Giangiacomo Rosso approaches the guitar under the guidance of Pietro Ballestrero. From a very young age he became passionate about Django Reinhardt’s music thus starting a self-taught training in search of the sounds of Gypsy Jazz, appreciating the style of contemporary interpreters such as Bireli Lagrene, Adrien Moignard, Rocky Gresset and Sebastien Giniaux.

 

After studying and perfecting himself with musicians such as Bireli Lagrene, Angelo Debarre, Adrien Moignard embarked on a busy concert career as a soloist of the Gipsy Accident trio, participating in various editions of the Turin Jazz Festival, the Pennabilli Django Festival and the Popiglio Django Festival.

 

Finally he is part of the Electroswing project “The Sweet Life Society” with which he has performed in many European festivals: including Glastonbury, Boomtown Fair, Fusion, Peninsula FelZiget, Jiva Zik. In 2014 he played in the Jazz Festivals of Turin, Sorrento, Ragusa, and Rome.

 

He has performed in Italy, Germany, France, England, Spain, Croatia, Hungary, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium and Holland.

 

Since 2013, he is a teacher at the Torino Jazz School in Italy

Francisco Batista

About Francisco

Francisco is one of my favorite players in the modern gypsy-jazz scene. He has the full package: beautiful improvisations, with great tone, soft touch and perfect timing. A real joy to make music with, and a real joy to listen to.

meet the special guest

Mathieu Chatelain

Guest workshop on Gypsy Jazz guitar rhythm by Mathieu Chatelain

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where does the Gypsy Jazz Guitar Master Retreat take place?

The Gypsy Jazz Guitar Master Retreat takes place in Tenerife, Spain, from November 25, 2024 to December 1, 2024. Please arrive on the 25th of November and plan your departure for the 1st of December.

Is lodging provided?

Yes, lodging is provided and included in the price. Participants who book as a couple will have their own individual apartments and participants who come alone might have to share apartments.

Are meals provided?

Yes. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided throughout the retreat. Dinners and evenings will be an opportunity to relax, socialize, enjoy the beautiful place…and jam more!

I’m a beginner to Gypsy Jazz – is it for me?

The basics and fundamentals are so important & no one will be left behind. You will be divided into groups according to your level

Beginners and newbies are welcome! Upon registering Filippo will schedule a call with you to discuss your skill level and goals.

How many students are you taking?

I’m limiting the group to 12 students so that everyone will receive Filippo’s personal attention, and to keep the experience intimate. 

What is your cancellation policy?

If you cancel your spot before or on August 1st, you will be entitled to a refund of 50% of the amount paid. Any cancellations following that date will not be refunded

What should I bring with me?

All you need to bring is your guitar! If you’re not able to bring your guitar, contact Filippo at info@gypsyjazzguitarmaster.com to see if we can find a solution for you.

Will the Gypsy Jazz Guitar Master Retreat be recorded?

Yes, the retreat teaching sections of the Gypsy Jazz Guitar Master Retreat will be recorded, and posted privately for you to review in the future.

What if I have a question that’s not listed here?

If you have additional questions, please email Filippo at info@gypsyjazzguitarmaster.com

Meet Filippo Dall’Asta!

Study Gypsy Jazz Guitar with Filippo Dall’Asta in One of Europe’s Most Beautiful Locations.