Even after 52 years,

There is no better place to learn music than the Puget Sound Guitar Workshop

Northwest Writers' Weekend

November 5-8 2026, For all writers -- the shy and the curious, the experienced and the intrepid alike.

a Wonder of Songwriters

Jan 23-24, 2027 -- Exploring the art, craft, and community of songwriting through classes, conversation, and concerts!

Donate to PSGW

Now Available Online via PayPal or by credit/debit card

You can now donate online to PSGW!
Or you can still donate by sending a check to PSGW, P.O. Box 896, Bellingham WA 98227.
In either case please designate whether you’re donating to the General or Scholarship fund.

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PSGW 2026-7 Upcoming Events
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Up Next:

- Northwest Writers' Weekend, November 5 - 8, 2026. Register here...
‍This weekend is for all writers -- the shy and the curious, the experienced and the intrepid alike. It is, quite simply, wonderful time and space set aside for you and your writing. Share the weekend with great teachers and fellow writers, good food, beautiful surroundings, and -- no pressure!

- A Wonder of Songwriters, January 23 - 24, 2027. Info & Registration here...
‍Exploring the art, craft, and community of songwriting through classes, conversation, and concerts!

Coming soon: Dates and information for New Years, Winter & Spring Retreats
as well as PSGW Summer Camp 2027.

musical styles

PSGW is a camp for all acoustic instruments and genres.

One of the unique aspects of PSGW is the wide variety of musical instruments and styles taught and played during each week. We offer an extensive range of guitar classes, of course, but there are also classes in many other instruments: voice, fiddle, bass, mandolin, banjo, ukulele and others. Some classes are not instrument-specific, such as songwriting or music theory. People also bring all kinds of instruments to play outside of classes—accordions, cellos, saxophones, even harps and the occasional tuba.

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Meet our World Class Instructors

Aside from its students, PSGW's single strongest asset is its teachers.

Our teachers are chosen for their ability to communicate their knowledge, enthusiasm, and skill, both in the formal class atmosphere and in the equally-important informal playing situations that abound at camp. Although the teachers provide support when needed, they also provide space for students to experiment and make mistakes on their own, leading to satisfying growth. Because students and teachers share meals and down-time at camp, students leave at the end of the week with new friendships as well as material to practice.

Meet Our 2026 Instructors

about

The Puget Sound Guitar Workshop was created in 1974 by a few people with a vision to create a summer music gathering.

Since that time, PSGW has grown to include four independent, week-long summer music camp sessions for adults. Designed for beginners to professional musicians, the camps offer a wide array of musical styles and instrument instruction. In addition to the summer camp sessions, PSGW sponsors several other events and camps, including three retreats held throughout the year, The Northwest Writers’ Weekend, and a Wonder of Songwriters Festival.

2026 Events