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Weekly Jam Class (Tue)
October 3, 2023 – November 21, 2023
Taught by Fred Staunton & George Welling using the Wernick Method
Pickerington, OH
Violet Baptist Church, 8345 Blacklick-Eastern Rd NW, Pickerington OH 43147 (20 min east of downtown Columbus)
Tuesdays, 6:00-8:30pm
Tuition: $195
$10 off if you register by Sep 3. $95 off for Fred & George’s returning Wernick Method students, and for full-time students (thru college age); discounts cannot be combined. $50 deposit holds your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance. You will be sent the full set of of student materials as soon as you register.
Fred Staunton (Reynoldsburg, OH) picked up the banjo as an adult and started teaching Wernick Method jam classes in 2021. He leads weekly jams and performs with his church bluegrass gospel group at church events and senior living facilities.
George Welling (Worthington, OH) says “I’d been studying banjo about three years when I went to my first jam session and found I couldn’t keep up at all. So, I switched to bass.” Since the 1980s George has jammed and played in bluegrass groups in the DC area. He’s also taught Bluegrass Kids Academy classes at the Gettysburg and Delaware Valley festivals. Moving to Ohio in 2017 he started two weekly bluegrass jams in Columbus, and currently plays bass with Appalachian Swing other central Ohio bands.
“Fred and George were very encouraging throughout the class and made sure everyone was able to contribute at their level. Challenged us to step out of our comfort zone and helped us join in to make real music.”
“Fred is an excellent and supportive teacher and he always made the class fun, interesting and informative.”
“George’s open and friendly personality, his musicianship, and his organizational skills helped me regain my interest in playing music at jams.”
“Fred promotes a welcoming and friendly atmosphere where players can relax and have fun making music together.”
“Grateful to have such experienced teachers. They were both very respectful and responsive to all students’ questions.”
“George is an effective teacher and jam leader whose humble confidence is infectious and reassuring. He inspires me and pushes me beyond my comfort zone.”
“Fred and George made a good team.”
