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Level 2 Bluegrass Class
Mar 29 All day
Taught by Bianca Bentz using the Wernick Method
New Market, MD
Located at a private residence, east of Frederick; address provided upon registration
Sunday, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Tuition: $115
• Assisted by Dave Zelonka
$10 off through February 28; $10 off for Bianca’s previous Wernick Method students; discounts can be combined. $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.
Level 2 Class: Designed for Wernick Method graduates and others comfortable with the basics, soloing in different keys (exceptions below), finding melodies, leading songs, slightly faster tempos, who want a more challenging experience. Any questions about qualifications, contact Bianca. The goal of this class will be to elevate your skills both collectively and individually, to give you ideas for better soloing, singing, backup and ensemble playing and provide the opportunity to put those ideas into action with immediate feedback. Topics of emphasis will include:
- rhythm and backup playing with focus on how it works in a live band situation
- developing your soloing style (optional for rhythm only guitarists and bassists)
- learning and understanding fiddle tunes and instrumentals
- trio harmony singing (for those who can carry a part)
We will also look at handling more demanding chord changes, moveable ideas for soloing in different positions, and mastering different keys.
Bianca Bentz (New Market, MD) cut her teeth on bluegrass music playing and hosting jams for years along the Colorado Front Range. She had the good fortune of playing in bluegrass Bands such as The Savage Hearts, Bunch of Strangers, Hummin’birds, Two Fine Fellas and As You Wish. Originally from western Maryland, Bianca recently returned to her home state with her family where she hosts jams, performs and teaches. These days she supports the iconic Colorado songwriter Benny Burle Galloway in her role as bassist for “Burle and the Country Angels” and also plays with the Maryland based Country band Michelle Hannan and One Blue Night.
“Bianca is an encouraging and thorough instructor. She is easy to understand and is a great communicator! Her instruction leaves you feeling accomplished — and she has a lovely personality!”
“Bianca is an excellent teacher. She is always positive and encouraging! If a student is struggling she adjusts her teaching so the student is successful!”
“Bianca is reliable, always pleasant and accommodating for her students.”
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Tuition: $115
$10 off through February 28; $10 off for Bianca’s previous Wernick Method students; discounts can be combined. $50 deposit holds your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance.
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