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Weekend Jam Camp

Name: Weekend Jam Camp
Start: 2025-11-14T00:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-11-16T23:59:59-05:00
Location: Heid Music

November 14, 2025 – November 16, 2025

Taught by Debbie Wagner using the Wernick Method

Appleton, WI

Heid Music, 308 E. College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911 (Downtown Appleton near Lawrence University)

Friday 5:30-8:00pm; Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm; Sunday 10:00am-3:00pm

Tuition: $225

Assisted by Stu Schrottky

$10 off if you register by October 14; $10 off for Debbie’s returning Wernick Method students; discounts can be combined. $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.

Guitars Are Full!

Join the waitlist; space may open up.

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Debbie Wagner

Debbie Wagner (Appleton, WI) was introduced to guitar in grade school and quickly developed a love for the instrument. She has led jams for over 10 years, teaches guitar and ukulele to beginning adults, and performs in a duo in her local community for charity events. Debbie enjoys many different music styles, and bluegrass became a favorite in 2013 at her first bluegrass camp, which she attends each year. She has recently taken up mandolin, learning by Skype from another Wernick Method teacher in Tennessee. Debbie is thrilled to introduce the Wernick Method to the Fox Cities area.

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“It was always a daydream of mine to be moseying around with a guitar and spreading smiles through song. Debbie has made that a reality for me. Her unique ability to teach & inspire is remarkable. I had no idea what I was doing, but the way she was able to read me as a person and design a road map for my learning is truly a gift.”

“Debbie is a natural! Her enthusiasm and knowledge out campers at ease. She’s encouraging without being pushy, talented and kind. Immediately put me at ease.”

“Debbie excels as a teacher and helper. Very patient and informative. I feel so much more comfortable playing my guitar.”

“My husband and I have been attending her jamming get-togethers for over four years. Debbie accepts everyone at their own level and encourages us all to give our best, no judgement. The first time I attended, her enthusiasm and upbeat personality drew us back. Debbie is fantastic as a leader with musical skill, solid singing voice and an invigorated attitude that never wavered.”

“Debbie was a great teacher. She was super-energetic, friendly, and very encouraging, but good at pushing us out of our comfort zone.”

“All around good musician, leader, and organizer. I had a ton of fun in the class, way more than I was even expecting.”