A Unique summer Retreat for Saxophonists
“I traveled across the world for this and would do so again. What an excellent concept, matched only by its execution.”
-Thomas Dancer, South Africa
The INSIDE:OUTSIDE Retreat is a summer camp for adult saxophonists (age 17-70+) hosted by 3x Grammy-winning saxophonist Bob Reynolds, Bob Franceschini, and Bob Hemenger (The Bobs).
2024 marks our joyous return to action!
The 2024 session will take place July 30th-August 4th at Wooten Woods, Grammy Award-winning bassist Victor Wooten's music and nature facility in the woods of Tennessee.
Past guest teaching artists include Chris Potter, Joshua Redman, Kirk Whalum, Aaron Goldberg, Steve Wilson, Jeff Coffin, Chris Cheek and Branford Marsalis.
What’s it like?
Meet The Bobs
Bob Reynolds
Bob Reynolds is a saxophonist, composer, educator, and 3x Grammy Award-winning member of the band Snarky Puppy. Widely known for his work with both Snarky and tours with John Mayer, he is a prolific composer and recording artist with 11 top-selling solo albums. He has worked with Grammy-winning instrumentalists like Larry Carlton, Jeff Lorber, and Chris Botti as well as pop icons including Michael Bublé, The 1975, Idina Menzel, Josh Groban, and USHER. In 2010, Reynolds launched his groundbreaking Virtual Teaching Studio, pioneering online music education and mentoring thousands of musicians from over 50 countries. Through his popular YouTube channel, he shares invaluable insights on topics ranging from navigating a music career while raising a family to cultivating effective practice habits and overcoming creative self-doubt.
Bob Franceschini
A world-class soloist, accomplished arranger, composer, musical director and formidable educator, saxophonist Bob Franceschini is one of the most in demand musicians around in many genres. Internationally renown he has traversed the globe performing with The Mike Stern Band, The Yellow Jackets, Jeff Lorber Fusion, The Zawinul Legacy Band, Dave Weckl/Tom Kennedy Band, Paul Simon and Chaka Khan to highlight just a few. Franceschini has appeared on over 100 albums and has played on countless jingles and film scores. Born and raised in NYC, Bob was fortunate to spend his whole life, befriending, playing and apprenticing with all time great saxophonists, Michael Brecker, Bob Berg, Kenny Garrett, Joe Lovano, Steve Grossman, , Eddie Daniels and Bob Mintzer. Franceschini does master classes all over the world. He speaks Spanish fluently and Italian as a strong third language. Bob is a long time instructor of theory, improvisation and performance coach at Victor Wooten’s Center for Music and Nature.
Bob Hemenger
Bob is a Colorado based saxophonist, vocalist, naturalist, primitive skills instructor and educator. He has had the pleasure of touring, recording and/or playing the mainstage with musicians such as; Victor Wooten, Darrell Scott, Zac Brown Band, Peter Rowan, Band of Heathens, Elephant Revival, Molly Tuttle, George Porter Jr, The Infamous Stringdusters, Catherine Russell and more. His successful radio show "Close Enough for Jazz" has been featured on Four Corners Public Radio every Sunday for the past 3 years and he is the emcee for the Telluride Jazz Festival. Bob has spent the past two decades teaching at Victor Wooten's Center for Music and Nature helping musicians deepen their connection with both.
What to expect
Come join 3 Bobs and 36 fellow saxophonists for a week designed to inspire, inform and invert the way you process, practice and perform music.
Held at Victor Wooten’s Center for Music and Nature in Only, Tennessee, this is an intimate group event. You will practice and perform daily, surrounded by people eager to learn and to share what they've learned.
We'll start Tuesday night by setting the groundwork for the connections that will follow. You’ll also meet our expert and entertaining food staff!
In past years we’ve had upwards of 60 players in camp. This year, based on your feedback, we’re building a more intimate experience that will allow our instructors more one-on-one interaction with campers. The number of attendees is limited to 36.
This will increase the playing/jamming opportunities with grooving, on-staff rhythm sections.
We will also have a special guest clinician for performance, masterclass and interaction.
Who Can Attend?
Saxophone players age 17 and up. (We've had players in their early 70s) You just need to have at least a few years of playing under your belt and a strong desire to improve. We will be concentrating on materials that require a basic playing ability and familiarity with scales and chords, as well as more advanced concepts up to and including professional level players. We divide players into smaller groups to pair you appropriately with other campers. You'll get the instruction you need based on where you are in your development.
What’s Included?
On-site lodging in the Vix Camps Cabins
ALL meals from dinner on Tuesday through breakfast on Sunday
Ground transportation to and from BNA airport
Four full days of classes, clinics, concerts, guest lectures,
A final concert with a pro band.
Camp Fees
Inside:Outside Retreat 2024 Session: $2,800 USD
$900 USD deposit is required by June 1st to reserve your spot.
The balance of $1,900 is due by July 15, 2024.
Space is limited to the first 36 people who enroll.