Well, now that I'm back and rested, I thought I'd sum up the SummerKeys experience.
For 95% of cellists, I think it's awesome. We had people in our class that had been playing less than 6 months, to those that had been playing 20 years or more. If you play the cello and consider yourself less than an expert, SummerKeys is a wonderful experience. The ability to learn without tremendous pressure and in a beautiful and supportive environment make the travel worth it. Actually, the beauty of the surroundings makes the travel worth it all on its own.
The one group who I think may not enjoy SummerKeys are those who are already playing at an extremely high level. If so, SummerKeys may not challenge you. You can of course challenge yourself, but given the wide variety of skill levels of the participants, the group sessions will likely be below your skill level. Now, on the other hand if you are the kind of person that enjoys helping lesser-experienced players, then there's plenty of satisfaction to be found. But, if your desire is to be challenged by a group of players of equal or greater ability than yourself, then one of the by-audition-only music camps may be better suited to you.
I think though the best recommendation I can give is that we're already planning our next trip to SummerKeys and can't wait to go back.
And finally, some more pictures to show why the trip to SummerKeys is worth it. (Note however, that Niagra Falls was not exactly a side trip)
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