I’m very much looking forward to being a guest instructor at Tony McManus’ 2018 Guitar Weekend in Healdsburg, California, from December 7 – 9. Tony and have worked together on a few occasions, including a handful of shows and by way of his Celtic Guitar course on Peghead Nation. Here’s how he describes the weekend:

Announcing the second Healdsburg Guitar Retreat. December 7.8.9

If you’ve had a busy year what better way to wind down in December than to come to warm and beautiful Healdsburg, California for some guitar time with Tony and Teja Gerken.

This is built on the model of the now oversubscribed Elora Guitar Weekend now in its 12th edition. Three days of music, world class instruction, beautiful boutique accommodation, great food, wonderful camaraderie and a public concert with Teja and Tony.

By December Tony will have taught in Glasgow, University of Ulster, La Conner, Washington, Boston, Elora, Ontario, Big Indian NY with Richard Thompson, Arlanzon Spain with Alasdair Fraser and for the 8th time at The Swannanoa Guitar Week…..and that’s just 2018.

Teja is a highly respected player, teacher, writer and publisher in the guitar world. A former editor of Acoustic Guitar Magazine he founded Peghead Nation online academy attracting many thousands of students. His versatility and approachable style make him the perfect instructor.

Also attending will be legendary luthier Jeff Traugott, one of the world’s most respected guitar builders.

No level of ability is required, just a desire to dive into some great music, expand your ideas on the instrument, ask all the questions you wanted to ask….and all in an intimate and beautiful setting.

Send any enquiries to info@tonymcmanus.com and we’ll get back to you immediately.

Acclaimed poster artist Carolyn Ferris has created a wonderful new Teja Gerken poster! Look for it announcing shows in the near future!

3 GUITARS: ELECTRIC, STEEL, AND NYLON – featuring Florante Aguilar, Teja Gerken, and Nate Lopez

Teja and Doug Young had a great time at the recent Winters Guitarfest in Winters, California. Here’s a video of Doug’s tune “Autumn Roads,” played the beautiful Palms Playhouse.

I had a lot of fun playing Steve Baughman’s “Planxty Bongwater” during the “American Fingerstyle Guitar Night” (with Tracy Moore, Steve Davison, and Peter Janson) at the 142 Throckmorton Theatre in Mill Valley, California, on May 24th, 2018. I’m playing my 2004 Martin Custom Shop OM (Indian rosewood/Adirondack spruce), tuned to D G D G C D, capo 2.

“Darjeeling” was the final tune I wrote for the “On My Way” album, and I’ve recently rediscovered playing it, this time on the baritone guitar. Here’s a brand-new video of the piece:

The Teja Gerken/Doug Young duo was part of KALW’s On-Air Folk Festival on Saturday, December 9th, playing live at the station. Here’s a video of the duet version of Teja’s tune “Her Red Hair.”

On Sunday, November 19th, Teja will be part of “Guitars with Heart,” a benefit show for victims of the recent fires in Sonoma County. Held at the Healdsburg SHED in Healdsburg, California, this show also includes Mark Goldenberg, Scott Nygaard, Stevie Coyle, and Mark Taylor.  More info at www.healdsburgshed.com/events/guitarswithheart/