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Jam Camp prior to Clear Lake Festival

Name: Jam Camp prior to Clear Lake Festival
Start: 2026-06-18T00:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-06-19T23:59:59-04:00
Location: Stavely Elks Clear Lake Park

Jun 18 – Jun 19

Taught by Al LaMonaca using the Wernick Method

Stavely, AB, Canada just prior to the Clear Lake Music Festival

Stavely Elks Clear Lake Park, Willow Creek No. 26,
Stavely AB T0L 1Z0 CAN

Thursday 12:00-7:00pm; Friday 10:00am-5:00pm

Tuition: $195 CAD

Registration Class Flyer

Scholarships available – contact Al LaMonaca for more info

$20 off if you register by May 15. $50 deposit 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.

Lunch available for $15/day; contact Al LaMonaca for more info.

Recommended lodging at Wilshire Inn (Claresholm). Camping available for $20/night; contact: stavelyelksparks@gmail.com

Al LaMonaca

Al LaMonaca (Calgary, Canada) is a folk and bluegrass musician, educator, and bandleader known for his driving rhythm, tasteful picking, and community-minded spirit. Al began playing guitar at age 11, and got hooked on bluegrass after hearing a street busker on five-string banjo. He’s made several band recordings and now performs on guitar, banjo, mandolin, and dobro with the 9th Avenue All-Stars and Crooked Path. Since 2016, he has taught private students and led workshops at FAMI Acoustic Camp, Shady Grove Bluegrass Festival, and Blueberry Bluegrass Festival, helping players of all levels find their footing in traditional music.

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“Al is supportive, patient, and teaches in an easy to understand manner. His passion for music is contagious and it inspires you to put more time into your practice. I always leave with a smile!”

“My guitar playing and singing have really improved thanks to Al’s methods. I am both learning more and enjoying it more.”

“Al understands my music background and his teaching is customized to my current needs/level.”

“Al offers a great deal of support and practice tips to help me break bad habits I have formed while playing on my own. I cannot get over how much I have learned and improved.”

“Al was enthusiastic, professional and most of all patient with my beginner musical ability. His explanations are easy to understand, he has a great sense of humour, and puts the student at ease right from the first.”