Guitare en Scène 2026: The Must-See Masterclasses
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The Masterclasses
Guitare en Scène 2026 will take place from July 14 to 18 and will feature an impressive lineup including Ben Harper, Gregory Porter, Pixies, Kool & The Gang, Jennifer Batten, and John Butler, to name just a few.
In addition to the concerts taking place throughout the day, festivalgoers can attend masterclasses from July 14 to 17, running daily from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Arobas Music is delighted to be sponsoring the Guitare en Scène 2026 masterclass series.
Please note that masterclass tickets do not grant access to the festival grounds, and festival tickets do not include access to the masterclasses.
These sessions provide a unique opportunity for guitarists of all levels, from passionate amateurs to seasoned professionals, to connect with renowned experts eager to share their knowledge and experience.
Once again, Guitare en Scène has raised the bar by bringing together four guitar giants, each taking the stage over the course of these four afternoons of masterclasses.
Mattias Eklundh
Mattias Eklundh will be the one to kick things off on the afternoon of July 14. Best known as the founder of Freak Kitchen, he has spent decades bringing a unique perspective to modern guitar playing. A true pioneer in guitar education, he launched the Freak Guitar Camp in 1999, an intensive six-day training experience held annually in Sweden that attracts dozens of guitarists from around the world.
A true guitar encyclopedia, Mattias is a wealth of knowledge and inspiration. This is one masterclass you won’t want to miss!
Sign up for Mattias Eklundh’s masterclass.
Alex Hutchings
A composer for the BBC, guitarist for the musical Thriller – Live, and more recently a touring musician with Steven Wilson, Alex Hutchings boasts an impressive résumé that most guitarists can only dream of.
A highly respected educator and improvisation specialist, Alex is known for his distinctive blend of jazz, rock, and blues. His masterclass is sure to delight fans of sweeping, diminished scales, and modern guitar techniques.
Sign up for Alex Hutchings’s masterclass.
Pat O’May
Influenced by rock, metal, and traditional Celtic music, Pat O’May is a French guitarist and singer who began his career with the bands Marienthal and Road 66. His distinctive musical style later led him to take part in several of Alan Simon’s rock operas, including Excalibur and Anne de Bretagne.
Join Pat O’May to explore his unique musical identity and gain insight into his approach to composition, as well as the way he seamlessly blends different musical styles into his work.
Sign up for Pat O’May’s masterclass.
Robben Ford
With five Grammy Award nominations, around fifteen solo albums to his name, and collaborations with artists such as Miles Davis, Joni Mitchell, and George Harrison, Robben Ford has built a career that speaks for itself. He was also named one of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of the 20th Century, an accolade few can claim.
Renowned for his distinctive blend of blues, jazz, and rock, Robben Ford is a true master of his craft and one of the most influential guitarists of his generation. Drawing on decades of experience, he will share invaluable insights to help you refine your tone, develop your phrasing, and take your playing to the next level.
Robben Ford’s Talk to Your Doctor is available in its entirety on mySongBook!
Sign up for Robben Ford’s masterclass.
The Festival
Guitare en Scène has been held annually since 2007 in Saint-Julien-en-Genevois, France, just outside Geneva. Each year, the festival welcomes some of the biggest names in guitar and bass, including Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Steve Lukather, Marcus Miller, Sting, Brian May, Mark Knopfler, Carlos Santana, and many more.
Founded in 2007 by a group of friends determined to bring some of the world’s greatest musicians to their hometown, Guitare en Scène has grown into a family-friendly festival with an intimate atmosphere, welcoming around 5,000 attendees each evening. At its heart is a vibrant community of passionate musicians from all walks of life.
To celebrate the occasion, play and download four Guitar Pro files featuring artists from this year’s lineup, all available on mySongBook, the official Guitar Pro sheet music library.
Burn One Down – Ben Harper
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Where Is My Mind? – Pixies
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Celebration – Kool & The Gang
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Better Than – John Butler
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An Unmissable Edition
As you’ve probably gathered by now, Guitare en Scène 2026 is shaping up to be one of the must-attend events of the summer for guitar enthusiasts. Enjoy outstanding live performances and unique opportunities to meet and learn from some of the world’s greatest guitarists.
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