The schedule for Vai Academy 2017 has been announced. This intensive 4 day camp, called “Passion and Technique” features Steve Vai, Zakk Wyldel Al Di Meola, Carlos Alomar, Stig Mathisen, Dave Weiner (official music page), Philip Bynoe, Jeremy Colson & Doug Doppler! You won’t want to miss this one! To reserve your spot visit the vai academy website.
Vai Academy 3.0 Schedule
Mon. Jan. 2
1:00PM-5:30PM – Arrival and Check In
5:30PM-7:00PM – Steve Vai Welcoming Remarks and Q&A
7:00PM-8:30PM – Dinner
8:30PM – Opening Night Concert followed by Camper Jamming with Steve
Tues. Jan. 3
8:00AM-10:00AM – Breakfast
10:00AM-11:30AM – Steve Vai Master Class
11:30AM-1:00PM – Carlos Alomar Session
1:00PM-2:30PM – Lunch
2:30PM-4:00PM – Steve Vai and Carlos Alomar Joint Session- Lead and Rhythm
4:00PM-5:30PM – Breakout Sessions with Stig Mathisen and Doug Doppler
5:30PM-7:00PM – Free time to jam, practice, relax, check out presentations from our gear companies, or join Al DiMeola’s Session or the Play With Steve’s Band Session! (For the Play With Steve’s Band Sessions, we will be providing a list of 10 Steve Vai songs. Attendees can choose any one of these songs to play with Steve’s band. Limited to one song per person.)
7:00PM-8:30PM – Dinner
8:30PM – Concert followed by Camper Jamming with Steve
Wed. Jan. 4
8:00AM-10:00AM – Breakfast
10:00AM-11:30AM – Steve Vai Master Class
11:30AM-1:00PM – Al DiMeola Session
1:00PM-2:30PM – Lunch
2:30PM-4:00PM – Group Photo followed by individual shots with instructors
4:00PM-5:30PM – Steve Vai and Al DiMeola Joint Session
5:30PM-7:00PM – Breakout Sessions with Zakk Wylde, Doug Doppler, and Stig Mathisen, or Play With Steve’s Band
7:00PM-8:30PM – Dinner
8:30PM – Concert followed by Camper Jamming with Steve
Thurs. Jan. 5
8:00AM-10:00AM – Breakfast
10:00AM-11:30AM – Steve Vai Master Class
11:30AM-1:00PM – Zakk Wylde Session
1:00PM-4:00PM – Lunch with a chance to purchase merchandise and a signing session with the instructors!
4:00PM-5:30PM – Steve Vai and Zakk Wylde Joint Session
5:30PM-7:00PM – Free time to jam, practice, relax, check out presentations from our gear companies, or join either the Doug Doppler, Stig Mathisen, or Play With Steve’s Band Session
7:00PM-8:30PM – Dinner
8:30PM – Concert followed by Camper Jamming with Steve
Fri. Jan. 6
8:00AM-10:00AM – Breakfast
11:30AM – Check Out