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Weekly Jam Class (Sat)
May 2 – May 16
Taught by Chris Talley using the Wernick Method
New Athens, IL
The Bluegrass Shack, 904 Old Baldwin Road, New Athens IL 62264
Saturdays, 12:00-5:00pm; no class session on May 9
Tuition: $100 for 2 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.
Chris Talley (New Athens, IL) plays over 25 instruments, specializing in banjo, fiddle and guitar, and releasing six albums with the Chris Talley Trio. She has won numerous banjo and fiddle contests including the Illinois State Championships on both banjo and fiddle. But Chris’s main love has been teaching music, starting at just 13 years old. Today she owns The Bluegrass Shack, a music store in New Athens, IL, where she gives private and group lessons. Chris has taught all across the United States and has created instructional materials for banjo and fiddle.
“A true heartfelt teacher. I was blown away by how much I learned and the confidence she instilled in me.”
“It takes a special person to share knowledge and skills at a level customized for each student. Chris is excellent at that.”
“Chris is an inspiring musician and a gem of a teacher — worth the trip to her small town. She went out of her way to make everyone feel extra special, encouraging us to step outside our normal boundaries and improve.”
“Chris Talley is a wonderful, knowledgeable and talented teacher. I’ve attended many of her workshops in the past 9-10 years.”
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Tuition: $100 for 2 sessions
$50 holds your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance.
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