Taught by John David using the Wernick Method*
Glendale, CA at a private residence (outdoor shaded venue)
May 1-2, 2021 (previously scheduled for Oct 16-18)
Saturday 9am-5pm; Sunday 9am-4pm
Tuition: $250
Includes Saturday lunch. $50 deposit reserves your spot.
Lodging 3 miles from venue: La Crescenta Motel – Limited number of rooms, right in La Crescenta! Retro, quaint. Classic single level L-shape 1949 motel. Featured on penultimate episode of Mad Men. Call (818) 248-1294 — $95. Check out these pictures!
John David is a master on banjo, mandolin, dobro, guitar, and harmonica. He also plays fiddle and bass. He toured with music luminaries the Limeliters, performed with Leon Redbone, and has recorded for many television shows, commercials, and movie soundtracks. John created two instructional videos, on banjo and mandolin, for the Warner Brothers “Ultimate Beginner” series. While the Denver Post describes him as a “guitarist’s guitarist”, John is also eager to help everyday people with the challenges of learning to jam.
John’s students say:
“The atmosphere at the jam workshop made everyone, beginners and experienced alike, feel welcome and comfortable.”
“I was surprised at how much I learned and how quickly.”
“He’s able to teach and play every instrument, never become annoyed and keep the excitement and energy going all weekend—superb! Organization, clarity, pacing (fast clip, but seemed to work for the group) kindness, this was the best it could have been”
“John’s explanations are excellent and easy to follow.”
“Had lessons from several teachers in the area—John has been easily the best”
“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time”
“John made me (and everyone) feel at ease, created a fun atmosphere.”
* Wernick Method Classes teach real bluegrass jamming!
- All bluegrass instruments welcome
- No jamming experience necessary
- You will be jamming the first class!
- Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching.
- Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected!
- Music reading not needed or used
- Singing not required, but encouraged and taught.
- Easy 2- and 3-chord songs, slow speeds.
- Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught.
- Understanding, low-pressure, time-tested teaching
- Intermediates welcome, and given added challenges
- Hands-on learning in large and small groups
- Learn many bluegrass standards
- Full ground rules and etiquette of typical jams
- How to lead songs and how to follow new songs
- How to find melodies, fake solos, sing harmony
- Ear skills taught and emphasized, as in real bluegrass
- Group and individualized instruction on backup skills
Do you qualify? It’s easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro… you can be part of a bluegrass jam.
Only requirements:
- You must be able to tune your instrument (electronic tuning devices welcome) and
- change smoothly between G, C, D, and A. (Fiddles and basses need to know which notes work with which chords)
For more info or to send payment in the mail, email office@letspick.org.
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