- This event has passed.
Jam Class @ Fishkill Farms Fall Harvest Festival
October 14, 2023 All day
Taught by Austin Scelzo using the Wernick Method
Hopewell Junction, NY at the Fishkill Farms Fall Harvest Festival
9 Fishkill Farm Rd, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
Saturday 9:30-11:30am
Tuition: $35
$5 off if you register online in advance. $30 holds your spot. You will be sent the full set of of student materials as soon as you register. 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance.
Austin Scelzo (Danbury, CT) was classically trained and studied fiddle at Mark O’Connor’s String Camps, and over time learned all the bluegrass instruments. During four years as a middle school music teacher, he performed in bluegrass bands and taught bluegrass in-person and online. Austin now performs with respected veterans The Rock Hearts and the Americana quartet On the Trail, teaches jam camps and has created groundbreaking instruction materials including a popular harmony singing app. He was named Connecticut Arts Hero and nominated for Mentor of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association. In 2025, he received the IBMA Industry Involvement Award.
“Austin is a gifted musician, teacher and just all around good guy.”
“Austin was a fabulous teacher. He was able to help everyone in the class, with all their levels of expertise.”
“I learned more from 30 minutes of observing your class than my 12 years of public school music education.”
“Austin was able to help those who weren’t as advanced as others in the group. His help showed success by the last meeting when we sound like a real bluegrass group! Loved it.”
