Elite Music Camps Ltd Reviews 

Elite Horn Camps offer an outstanding experience. The sax/trumpet camp is led by Johnny Thirkell and Snake Davis - both amazing musicians and top notch teachers. You are made to feel incredibly welcome and taken care of from the moment you arrive. The setting in Andalusia is glorious and everyone involved warm and friendly. I don’t think I have ever had so much fun improving my musicianship. I’ll definitely be going back for a third visit.

This is my second visit to Horn camp and as before, a great experience to learn from living legends; Snake Davis and Johnny Thirkell. This particular camp was dedicated to proficient musicians, therefore a noticeable upgrade in the level and intensity of tuition. The horn camp included group sessions, playing from scores, improvisation and a multitude of techniques across all levels of musicianship. One to one sessions with Snake and Johnny were invaluable and insightful. Apart from music, there is guidance on personal well being, a hike through the sierra Nevada mountains and a trip to Granada for evening dinner. The food at the camp is excellent.
Based on my experiences, I would not hesitate to recommend to any proficient musician wishing to elevate their playing to the next level.

Ten star plus. Everything about horn camp is superb, the tutors, the venue, the food, the surroundings. It's quite simply a perfect experience.

I don't normally send reveiws because ususlly everyone tries there best and give a reasonable service.
But I've just attanded a week long "Horn Camp" for musicians.
Elite Music Camps, are an amazing team of the best musicians worldwide.
The are the best in their field yet are so accommodating and understanding to your personal needs.
They all went above and beyond to ensure my comfort and satisfaction.
The accommodations, coupled with exceptional food, drinks and service to our needs made my stay truly memorable. The camp's prime location in the beautiful Sierra Nevada, Spain, made it very special, and I can’t wait to return to "Elite Music Camps"on my next visit. Highly recommended!” 10 star 🌟
Catering for all levels of Music experience.
Thanks again Johnny Thirkell, Snake Davis and the loverly Angie
Dave 🎺

Having deliberated about whether or not I was ‘saxy’ enough to manage Horn Camp (worried I wasn’t ’good enough’/didn’t know enough/self doubt etc etc) I am so glad I came. I really didn’t know what to expect but the course was both everything I wanted and everything I needed. The tuition and personal attention from both Snake and Johnny was outstanding and although there were more experienced players on the camp I only ever felt supported and encouraged, as concepts that were both new and a bit alien to me were patiently explained in a way that allowed me to take part. I leave the camp with a new focus and a wealth of resources to explore. Aside from that the house is beautiful, the hospitality warm and welcoming, the food amazing and the company of everyone just fab! An added bonus to have the company of lovely Angie too :)

5 stars - no hesitation! If you are thinking about going to a Horn Camp then do not hesitate. Snake and Johnny are super attentive to helping you develop your journey with your instrument. Expert tuition, lovely location, perfect hosts.

Horn Camp offers a unique opportunity to develop your playing skills. Regardless of where you are on your playing journey, Snake and Johnny will provide sessions that take you that next step further. It was a privilege to be tutored by musicians of their stature. Their prime mission is to inspire, encourage, support and take you to the next level. Also the food is amazing and the location is spectacular!

I had a wonderful holiday as a non player, relaxing by the pool in the sunshine, whilst my husband enjoyed taking part in Tom’s course. Johnny and Angie are the kindest, most welcoming hosts, their beautiful villa and the delicious food was even better than I’d hoped it would be. Tom and everyone on the course were really friendly to me, there was a lovely atmosphere and it was brilliant to see everyone’s improvement in their playing, thanks to Tom’s expert tuition. We had free time to explore the area, our trip to the Alhambra in Grenada was amazing. My husband and I both had a fun and relaxing time, definitely recommended even if you’re a non player. We’ll both be back!

I have recently returned from the most amazing week at Tom Hutchinsons Cornet Camp at Johnny Thirkells villa in the Sierra Nevada foothills! What can I say! From the moment we arrived we were all made to feel so welcome like a home from home. The cornet tuition was fabulous and catered for all our needs based on our questionairres. Johnny and his lovely wife Angie were so kind and welcoming. The board basis was all inclusive and the beer, wine and soft drinks were available plus tea coffee etc at all times. The delegates started as strangers and left as friends! We all learnt so much from Tom, had lovely weather and enjoyed some time in Granada too at a lovely restaurant overlooking the Al ahambra palace. As a cornet player, if you ever get the chance then please sign up as you will not regret it..I know I will be going next year too and cannot wait!

Just returned home from an amazing week at the Tom Hutchinson Cornet Camp in the Andalusian mountains in Spain organised by Elite Music Camps Johnny Thirkell. It’s been a fantastic week of exceptional training and new friendships. Was great to be immersed in cornet playing during the day, then spend time relaxing with great food and company in the evenings.

Well done Tom and Johnny, an experience not to be missed. Looking forward to the next one already.

Anthony

This was an absolutely brilliant experience! Johnny and Angie were amazing hosts and the location and food was excellent. The way the music camp was structured and the focus and emphasis on continuous and inclusive learning was expertly constructed and delivered by Tom Hutchinson. I thoroughly recommend this to players of all abilities it is one of the best musical /holiday experiences I have ever had.

I’m so glad we booked on the cornet camp. Firstly, the villa is beautiful and the location stunning. Johnny and Angie made us both feel so welcome and nothing was too much trouble. The food was delicious and they catered for gluten free brilliantly.
The camp was well balanced between cornet sessions and free/tourist time. Johnny led an amazing walk which was well worth the effort for the stunning views. The restaurant we all ate at in Granada was exceptional.
It is hard to put into words just how much my daughter and I learnt from Tom. We had a mix of group warm ups, rehearsals and one on one lessons. With only 6 cornets the sessions were informal and everyone supported each other. Tom had structured the week to provide a great balance and I can’t begin to explain how much knowledge and information he shared. Tom was so patient and really took the time to help each of us improve and gave us individual plans to work on moving forwards.
One of the highlights for me was at the end of the week when we each performed a piece. As true brass banders, everyone supported each other. My daughter had the opportunity to play a duet with Tom which was an amazing experience for her. The icing on the cake was hearing Tom and Johnny perform - wow!
So if you are hesitating on whether to book on the cornet camp I can only say you will have the most amazing experience and you will make some friends along the way! We certainly want to book again next year.

All aspects of the Horn Camp were absolutely first class.
From the start the tuition by the legends Snake and Johnny to a novice player like me was remarkable, as you would expect learning from the best, and soon quelled my initial nervousness.
Johnny's house, the food and hospitality was brilliant with everything catered for.
My fellow camp students and the non playing partners made the week even better and the discussions and banter in the evening was a great experience and will definitely be keeping in contact with them all.
The mid week Gorge Walk is an experience not to be missed.
The whole aspect of musical tuition / holiday experience is not to be missed and I hope to return to demonstrate to Snake and Johnny the progress that can be achieved through their expert skills and experience.

The horn camp experience with Johnny and Snake provides an opportunity to learn from the very best in the business.
The beautiful villa is set in stunning surroundings where all your possible needs are amply catered for. The accommodation and food is first class.
I was able to take my first steps into a new world of ear training and improvising.
My musical goals have now changed but I feel confident that I have been provided with the understanding, practice techniques and direction in order to achieve them.
Whatever your musical ability or goal I would highly recommend this course.

I came with my Dad to develop my guitar playing and had a really great experience, met lots of friendly people and I learnt so much *****

Rob is really nice and such a great teacher.
Five stars from me, aged 13.

The guitar camp is fantastic. Rob is a consummate gentleman, a gifted musician and a highly skilled inspiring and patient teacher. Rob gently explores ideas with you and subtly finds the boundaries of your knowledge and helps you think about how to push beyond your current level, whatever level that is. I took away far more than I ever hoped to, and the advice, stories and insights into the industry are both fascinating and useful.

Johnny is a great and entertaining host and the venue and food is top notch. Thoroughly recommend giving this a go!

A dream break for any musician, whatever the standard. Well organised, great hosts, great location, great food, and importantly a fantastic musical experience.
The guitar week was exceptional. The sessions were purposeful and run with enthusiasm and understanding in equal measure, from a musician with many years of experience at the very highest level.
I took home far more from this week than I had hoped for, or expected.
Dont leave it to a bucket list event- jump in and give it a go.

What an experience!

If you want to life a week where it’s all about the love of your instrument, guided by two inspiring men (Johnny and Rob in my case) and want to enjoy the amazing Spain in an amazing house where everything is cared of from A to Z, don’t hesitate and just go for it.

Blessed with al the information and lovely contacts I’ve made the last week, so big thanks to Rob and especially Johnny for the amazing hospitality!

Big cheers and see you next year.

Greetings from Belgium!
Jan

Horn Camp was an outstanding experience. Snake and Johnny are wonderfully welcoming and encouraging. The whole week is brilliantly organised from the efficient airport pickups to daily jam sessions and a visit to Granada. The musical advice and support is world class - everyone improved noticeably in the week from new beginners to advanced players. The food was fab and there is time to take a break and enjoy it as a holiday too. 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟

Ah what can I say! Elite Music Camp was one of the best experiences of my life, where do I start! Everything about it was just brilliant, the tuition, the food, the environment, the whole vibe, Johnny and Snake were so welcoming, funny and encouraging, I enjoyed it so much that i’m gonna go again next year! 😃