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Weekend Jam Camp

Name: Weekend Jam Camp
Start: 2025-02-01T00:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-02-02T23:59:59-05:00
Location: Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel

February 1, 2025 – February 2, 2025

Taught by John David Using the Wernick Method

Carlsbad, CA

Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, 850 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad CA 92011 (near San Diego and Legoland)

Saturday 9:30am-5:30pm; Sunday 9:00am-4:00pm

Tuition: $275

$25 off if you register by January 1st. $75 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, including our Class Preparation Guide, Bluegrass Jam Favorites Playlist Guide, Recommended Resources, JAM Songbook and more.

Special rate available: $135, resort fee waived, parking included. From this reservation page, select “Do you have a group code” and use “Bluegrass Jam Camp”. During the process, an amenities fee popup will display; click “Continue with Booking” and the fees will be waived at the time of payment when you check in. Or call Nikki 760-438-7880 x511 to book. Do NOT call the reservation line. The Windmill Food Hall offers many options and is steps away from the venue.

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John David

John David (Glendale, CA) is a master on banjo, mandolin, dobro, guitar, and harmonica. He also plays fiddle and bass. He toured with music luminaries the Limeliters, performed with Leon Redbone, and has recorded for many television shows, commercials, and movie soundtracks. John created two instructional videos, on banjo and mandolin, for the Warner Brothers “Ultimate Beginner” series. While the Denver Post describes him as a “guitarist’s guitarist”, John is also eager to help everyday people with the challenges of learning to jam.

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“The atmosphere at the jam workshop made everyone, beginners and experienced alike, feel welcome and comfortable.

“John is really a fabulous teacher who possesses that rare combination: the ability to advance students to another level of proficiency while simultaneously ensuring they really have fun doing it.”

“John made me (and everyone) feel at ease, created a fun atmosphere.”

“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.”

“Since I’ve been playing guitar all my life I really wanted something more advanced when jamming with my guitar, and John’s Level II camps are exactly what I was seeking.”

“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.”

“He’s able to teach and play every instrument, never become annoyed and kept the excitement and energy going all weekend – superb! Organization, clarity, pacing (fast clip, but seemed to work for the group) kindness, this was the best it could have been.”

“Thanks for all the help, especially the suggestions on vocal improvement.”

“John gets better and better every time I take his class. He’s aware of how everybody in the class is doing and he’s very self-reflective about small things to add/change to improve the experience. I’m hooked.”