Classic Rock Revisited's Jeb Wright recently caught up with MEGADETH guitarist Chris Broderick. An excerpt from the interview is available below:

Jeb: Before we even get into the new album TH1RT3EN, you are doing something really cool. You and Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT / ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO) are doing a winter retreat for guitar players at the Full Moon Resort in New York. Tell me about that.

Chris: "It was presented to us and we both thought it was a great idea because of our musical backgrounds and because we have both been teachers. I thought it really made good sense. We’ve toured together and we’ve hung out together in the past, so that makes it really cool. People can come and hang out at the resort, which is a nice environment and learn about guitar playing. It is really set up so a person can take a vacation centered around the guitar. While they are here they will get to see how we view the guitar and learn about things we utilize to create on the guitar. We will cover every aspect of our playing and they can learn from us."

Jeb: Is there a minimum skill level of player that should attend this?

Chris: "It is open this year to anyone. This is the first time I have done anything quite like this. The first year I will be getting the lay of the land and seeing what people are most interested in and what they want to learn. I don’t think that how accomplished you are on the instrument will make you either qualified, or unqualified, to attend."

Jeb: From the perspective of the instructor, do you have any preset goals you want to get across?

Chris: "I have a list of goals. I had to come up with a curriculum that I wanted to teach. I have all of the things I want to do planned out but whether I get to all of them or not will depend on the class."

Jeb: Will Alex and you be doing any teaching or performing together?

Chris: "Yes, definitely. We will teach a couple of glasses together and then, at the end of the night, we will do a Master Class where we get everyone together and we allow the students to get up and play with us."

Go to this location for the complete interview.

The official press release for the First Annual Skolnick & Broderick's Winter Guitar Retreat is available below:

Renowned guitarists Alex Skolnick of Testament and Chris Broderick of Megadeth have joined forces to create the first annual Skolnick & Broderick’s Winter Guitar Retreat. This unique experience offers a select group of guitarists of all talent levels the opportunity to expand their horizons while spending four days and five nights studying and jamming with Broderick and Skolnick in a relaxed setting at Full Moon Resort in New York’s Catskill Mountains from December 26th - 30th, 2011.

While best known for their work with Testament and Megadeth, Skolnick and Broderick are diverse, well rounded musicians with backgrounds and training in rock, jazz, classical and blues.

Skolnick & Broderick’s Winter Guitar Retreat will include master classes with Skolnick and Broderick, jam sessions, open mic nights and optional private lessons. Attendees are invited to expand their knowledge of lead guitar, rhythm guitar, music history, jazz theory, chord theory, harmony, improvisation, counterpoint, composition, chord voicings, improv (taught by Skolnick), classical fingerstyle technique (taught by Broderick), and of course heavy metal guitar. Guitarists will learn techniques to increase speed and improve tone, while hearing stories about life on the road, getting gear tips and much more. Nathan Peck (bass) and Matt “Zebar” Zebroski (drums/percussion) of the ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO will provide rhythm accompaniment for jam sessions throughout the week.

Check out a video clip of Skolnick and Broderick talking about the Winter Guitar Retreat below:

"I'm really looking forward to partnering with my friend Chris Broderick for our Winter Guitar Retreat,” says Skolnick. “Each of us has a unique, individual approach to guitar and it's always fun to share one's experience with deserving students. Therefore, we've decided to join forces and create the ultimate post-Christmas, pre-New Year’s getaway for amateur and pro guitarists alike."

Broderick concurs: "Come join Alex and myself this winter for a comprehensive look at how we view the guitar. It will not only be insightful, but relaxed and fun as well. We will cover things such as stage performance, live jam sessions, and all kinds of helpful guitar playing tips that you can utilize. I look forward to seeing you at this incredible event.”

Skolnick & Broderick’s Winter Guitar Retreat will provide a full vacation experience, including gourmet meals from the in-house chef. In addition, Full Moon Resort is conveniently located close to a full array of winter activities including skiing and snowboarding. For full details go to this location.

The Skolnick & Broderick’s Winter Guitar Retreat is the first winter installment of the successful Music Masters Camp Series held at Full Moon Resort, which has been hosted by musicians including Dweezil Zappa, Todd Rundgren, Adrian Belew, Tony Levin and Pat Mastelotto.