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Weekly Jam Class (Sat)

Name: Weekly Jam Class (Sat)
Start: 2026-04-04T00:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-09T23:59:59-04:00
Location: Glens Falls, NY

Apr 4 – May 9

Taught by Alan Epstein using the Wernick Method

Glens Falls, NY

Located at a private residence; address provided upon registration

Saturdays, 9:00am-12:00pm; no class April 25

Tuition: $200 for 5 sessions

$50 holds your spot. 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance.

As soon as you register you’ll receive our Student Prep Guide with links to our 116 Bluegrass Jam Favorites Playlists. A digital copy of our JAM Songbook will be emailed shortly thereafter, and you’ll also get a hard copy of the book at your class if you don’t already have one.

Non-Bluegrass Instruments Are Full!

Non-bluegrass instruments should join the waitlist to be notified of vacancies at a later time. Banjo, dobro, and fiddle should register now.

Non-Bluegrass Waitlist Form

Bass, Guitar, and Mandolin Are Full!

Join the waitlist; space may open up.

Mandolin Waitlist Form

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Alan Epstein

Alan Epstein (Glens Falls, NY) has played mandolin and sung in bluegrass bands in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and New York since the 1970s. A certified Wernick Method jam teacher since 2012, he has taught at camps around the country and hosts jam classes in New York state. Alan excels at helping students master both mandolin and bluegrass fundamentals, giving them the confidence to enjoy a broad range of musical experiences.

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“Alan is a fantastic instructor!”

“Alan clearly has lots of experience working with beginners and his love of the music comes through in his classes.”

“Alan is an awesome teacher. He provides encouragement, patience and the freedom to make mistakes in learning, and a judgement free zone.”

“Alan was confident, relaxed, encouraging. Couldn’t ask for better!”

“Alan has great skill in using individual student’s capabilities as a tool to help everyone progress. He provides constant feedback on progress and techniques, and provides practice suggestions to improve playing abilities.”

“Alan has such a great manner in his presentation and explanation. He pushes to get the most out of everybody.”