Saturday Jam Class @ SPBGMA
January 30, 2027 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Taught by Gilbert Nelson using the Wernick Method
Nashville, TN during the SPBGMA National Convention
Sheraton Music City, 777 McGavock Pike, Nashville, TN 37214
Saturday, 1:00-3:00pm
Tuition: FREE!
This class is free. Festival admission is not required to participate.
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.
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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