Guitar

Guitar

The guitar and lute program focuses on solo practice. This two-week program proposes to intermediate and advanced level guitar and lute players (aged 14 and over) a personalized pedagogical with world renowned artists.

GUEST ARTISTS

• Masterclasses
  Gaëlle Solal and guest to be confirmed
  
  
• Individual lessons and ensemble music
  René Izquierdo, Jeffrey McFadden and Patrick Roux
  
  
• Seminars and workshops led by guest artist

• Workshops on baroque interpretation led by Sylvain Bergeron, lute

APPLying FOR ADMISSION

Complete all steps of the online application form, pay the registration fee (CAN $95), and provide the audition materiel by April 1, 2026.

All applications are automatically eligible for the scholarship program. For all details concerning scholarships and financial aid: click here.

AUDITION MATERIAL

• Two (2) works* of your choice that demonstrate your different technical and musical skills as a performer.
  - Works of contrasting characters, styles, and periods
  - Recent recordings from the past 12 months
  - Total minimum length of audition material of 6 minutes
  
  
• Current biography, résumé (CV) and profile picture

*Please upload two (2) separate videos for the two (2) individual works; public or unlisted YouTube, Vimeo or DropBox links or any other link directly accessible without a password and clearly labeled.

LE DOMAINE FORGET 2026 GUITAR CONTEST

Details of the 2026 edition will be announced at a later date.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If you would like more information about the academy or the registration process, please consult the FAQ page or the student services manager: Félix Gauthier.

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE

• Arrival: Sunday, June 28, 2026, between 2p.m. and 6p.m. (classes begin on Monday, June 29, 2026)
  
  
• Departure: Saturday, July 11, 2026 9a.m

All transportation is the student’s responsibility.

For more the details, visit the regularly updated Transport page.

RATES (INCLUDING ROOM, BOARD AND TUITION)

SESSION FROM june 28 TO july 11, 2026

CAN $2,688

PAYMENT INFORMATION

First installment
To confirm and reserve your place a non-refundable first deposit, covering the tuition fees of your session is required within seven (7) days following your acceptance letter and invoice.

Second installment
The second payment is due no later than June 1, 2026.

CANCELLATION / REFUND

Le Domaine Forget de Charlevoix reserves the right to cancel any program if circumstances demand it. All fees already paid will then be reimbursed. Registration fees are non-refundable. Registration fees are non-refundable.

Cancellation policy:

1^st installment (50% of session fees) payable within 7 days of receipt of your invoice. N.B.: This first payment is used to confirm and reserve your place in the program and is non-refundable.

2^nd installment (remaining balance): 50% refund of the amount paid if cancellation at least 30 days before the start of the program.

No refund will be issued if one cancels their participation 30 days or less before the start of the program for any reason other than medical (doctor's note required).

No refund issued passed June 2, 2026.

THE PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES

• Participation in Academy student concerts or "Domaine on the Road" series 
  
  
• Video Recording of the student concerts in the concert hall
  
  
• Free access to Domaine Forget International Festival concerts during the program (Restrictions may apply for certain concerts)
  
  
• Official attestation of participation to the program
  
  
• Access to all Academy classes and activities during the program
  
  
• Student activities such as bonfire, sports activities, tourist outings, movies, yoga etc.
  
  
• Individual practice huts and spaces situated on the enchanting site in the middle of nature
  
  
• Three meals a day in the Joseph-Rouleau pavilion
  
  
• Double or quadruple occupancy lodging