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Weekend Jam Camp
Mar 27 – Mar 29
Taught by Gilbert Nelson using the Wernick Method
Abingdon, VA
Jubilee House Retreat Center, 822 East Main St, Abingdon, VA 24210
Friday 4:00-8:00pm; Saturday 10:00am-6:00pm; Sunday 10:00am-4:00pm
Tuition: $325
Assisted by Leigh Nelson
$100 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.
Banjos Are Full!
Join the waitlist; space may open up.
Gilbert Nelson (Boiling Springs, SC) has been a regular on the jam scene for 30 years, with a passion for jamming, performing and teaching a variety of instruments. Gilbert’s teaching is action packed and always encouraging, emphasizing fun and success, providing a safe and supportive learning environment while still finding ways to stretch comfort zones and bring students to a higher level of musical maturity. Gilbert leads his own band “The Jam Town Grass” as well as coaching other groups in musicianship and stagecraft.
“You can see the passion that he has for both teaching and playing music. Very friendly, very welcoming and very knowledgeable.”
“Thanks for the help and confidence I received, letting me feel I could do this.”
“Gilbert and Leigh, you have empowered me this weekend… I’ll have you to thank the rest of my life.”
“Gilbert has a fabulous touch and a way to bring a true beginner up to and over their comfort zone.”
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Tuition: $325
$100 deposit holds your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance.
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