Chris Quinn has been playing and teaching acoustic guitar for over 25 years. Over the last 15 years Chris has worked with many of the world's leading jazz, folk and roots musicians.

 

He tours regularly as the rhythm guitarist with many of Gypsy Jazz' most celebrated musicians such as Stochelo Rosenberg, Robin Nolan, Mozes Rosenberg and Paulus Schäfer. He's performed globally at venues like London's Royal Albert Hall, Brecon Jazz festival and New York's BB King's to name a few. He's had his own music played on BBC Radio 2 and national TV. 

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Chris' love of passing on his knowledge has lead to countless successful courses and retreats across Europe. He teaches online via  his popular online Academy / membership site:

AcousticMasterclass.com

 

His lessons at the retreat will focus on rhythm, arranging and dynamics.

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"World Class... Constant international touring over the last decade including a stint opening for the Jools Holland Orchestra as well as playing rhythm guitar for some of the world’s leading gypsy jazz guitarists has given this acoustic guitarist and vocalist an enviable confidence."

- SONGLiNES Magazine

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"Chris Quinn is your archetypal anchorman, his timing is set in granite and he can romp la pompe till the cows come home"

- Blues & Soul Magazine