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Name: ja-am-2026-06-scottsbluff
Start: 2026-06-16T00:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-08-04T23:59:59-04:00
Location: Prairie Vista Unitarian Universalist Church

Jun 16 – Aug 4

Taught by Jay Anderson & Amanda Mullen using the Wernick Method

Scottsbluff, NE

Prairie Vista Unitarian Universalist Church, 2107 Broadway, Scottsbluff NE 69361

Saturday, 10:00am-6:00pm

Tuition: $120

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$10 off if you register by April 4. $50 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.

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Jay Anderson & Amanda Mullen

Jay Anderson and Amanda Mullen (Scottsbluff, NE) are experienced musicians and enthusiastic community jam leaders dedicated to helping new players find their footing in bluegrass music. Jay plays mandolin and guitar, and Amanda plays rhythm guitar and bass as well as teaching harmony singing—one of her favorite parts of bluegrass.Their experience includes the Moab Folk Camp (UT), Swannanoa Gathering (NC), Colorado’s Midwinter Bluegrass, teaching a beginner jam in Cortez, CO, and currently leading a weekly jam in Scottsbluff, NE. Together they create a welcoming environment where students build jamming skills, gain confidence, and experience the joy of making music with others.

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“Jay and Amanda got me started on my music journey. Before I knew it I was playing full songs, singing and keeping the beat with other players!”

“I had been playing guitar for 4 years and knew this class would be good for me. Jay and Amanda welcomed me and taught me classic tunes and how to jam. My confidence for playing guitar around others grew immensely.”

“Amanda created an all-women music show and asked me to play onstage. I was nervous but she told me I could do it and she would help me! Well, that show was a huge success and a great learning experience!”

“Amanda and Jay created a supportive environment and superb guidance at the beginners jam. They created community through music and gave us a sense of belonging while building our skills and confidence. I truly loved working with them!”

“Jay and Amanda have been wonderful helping me begin my musical journey. Their patience and enthusiasm really helped to build my confidence.”