Every year for the past nine years, Freddie and Sheila Pelletier and Freddie's son Clinton host a Guitar Camp at their acreage. As well as guitar, they offer classes in drums, fiddle, bass, mandolin and voice. Freddie and Clinton are accomplished guitarists and Sheila has a beautiful and pure voice. Students from all over western Canada come the the camp to learn from this talented trio and the other teachers. Each evening, the teachers and students hold a concert and anyone can attend. I try to go every year and last night I enjoyed my first show of this season. These nightly events are not advertised other than by word-of-mouth, however last night the place was packed. I am so amazed at the talent, as I am sure everyone else in the audience last night was. The Pelletiers have students from the very young to very senior. Some have more experience than others. The students sing and play instruments in different genres of music. The one thing they all have in common is their passion for music. Under the guidance and encouragement of Freddie, Sheila and Clinton, even the most timid students eventually belts out a tune. I'm not sure what is more inspiring: watching a student's talent blossom and develop, or watching the Pelletiers gently and lovingly mould these new musicians. It is amazing to witness the confidence of the students growing as they become more comfortable with their music. I truly envy the talent of the teachers and the students, and wish I could sing and play too. However, if everyone sang and played, who would listen and enjoy? Being one of the people in the audience enjoying good music. . . it's a good thing!
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