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Join the Guitar Camp Experience with Kiko Loureiro – “In Studio”
Two weekends in Helsinki, sold out, and more intense than I expected them to be.
So we're doing it again in 2027.
This isn’t a normal guitar camp. Just 15 guitarists, three days, and a professional studio — working alongside me on technique, improvisation, songwriting, and recording.
Last year, musicians who’d just met wrote songs in small groups, performed live for each other, and recorded an improvised solo for one collaborative track, produced start to finish in the room. The kind of thing most of them never thought they’d pull off.
Between sessions, we had lunch together, hung out, and just lived inside the studio for three days — less like a camp, more like being in a band.
Both weekends filled up almost immediately. I could only take 15 people each time, and I couldn’t fit in everyone who wanted a spot.
If you want to be in the room in 2027, this waiting list is how you get ahead of it before it fills again.
LOCATION
e-studio
E-Studio is one of the leading recording studios in Finland. Studio resides in the heart of the Sipoo countryside – only 30 min drive away from the Helsinki city centre. The studio was founded in 2004 and originally operated in Kaapelitehdas and later in Pitäjänmäki – Helsinki. In 2018 the new fully renovated 400m2 studio facility was opened in Sipoo and is located in the premise of Lindnäs – originally founded in 1734.
meet your teacher
Kiko Loureiro has played guitar for over 30 years and has performed worldwide. As the lead guitarist of the legendary band Megadeth, he won the “Best Metal Performance” Grammy Award for the song “Dystopia.”
He is also the co-founder of the acclaimed Brazilian heavy metal band Angra, awarded with gold records and several music prizes.
With a solid solo career, the guitarist and multi-instrumentalist released 5 instrumental albums that explore his guitar and musical virtuosity. But Kiko isn't just a legendary guitarist; he's also an exceptional teacher.
Drawing from decades of experience as a performer and composer, Kiko possesses a rare gift for breaking down complex techniques into digestible concepts that students of all levels can grasp.
Whether you're a beginner seeking to build a solid foundation or an advanced player aiming to refine your craft, Kiko's dynamic, player’s perspective teaching style and personalized approach ensure that every lesson is both enriching and rewarding.
FAQ
What's the studio like?
A purpose-built, fully equipped professional facility, with an elite-level control room, tracking spaces, and outboard gear — the same standard used for real commercial recording work.
How do participants get to and from the studio?
A private van collects the group each morning from a single pickup point in Helsinki and returns everyone to the same spot at the end of the day, for all three days of the event.
What gear is available to play?
Guitars and instruments from Kiko’s own personal collection are made available during the sessions, along with full access to the studio’s equipment.
What actually gets recorded?
Each attendee records a take for one collaborative solo track, tracked in the studio with an experienced recording engineer running the session.
Is food included?
Lunch is provided each day, served on the studio’s patio with the Finnish countryside as the backdrop, and the catering carries real pedigree behind it. Snacks, fresh fruit, soft drinks, and coffee are also available throughout the day, with dedicated coffee breaks built into the schedule.
Is a certificate of attendance provided?
Yes — a certificate of attendance is issued at the close of the three days.
Are photos with Kiko included?
Are photos with Kiko included?
How much access do participants have to Kiko?
Kiko stays on-site with the group throughout the three days, joining sessions, breaks, and lunch alongside everyone else.