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Sunday Jam Class

Sep 27 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

CANCELED

Sorry to say, this class has been canceled. See our listing of other classes.

Taught by Al LaMonaca using the Wernick Method

Castlegar, BC, Canada

Private Residence; Address Provided upon registration

Sunday 10:00am-6:00pm

Tuition: $109 CAD

• Assisted by Bruce Rohn

$20 off if you register by September 15. $50 deposit holds your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance.

Recommended Lodging at Super 8 by Wyndham Castlegar BC: A well-known budget-friendly chain motel with free breakfast and Wi-Fi.

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.

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.”