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Level 2 Bluegrass Camp
May 2 – May 3
Taught by John David Using the Wernick Method
Glendale, CA
Located at a private residence; address provided upon registration
Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm; Sunday 9:00am-4:00pm
Tuition: $275
Includes Saturday lunch. $25 off if you register by April 2. $75 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.
Many options for close-by lodging: Glendale Hotel, Glendale Express (moderate) and Embassy Suites (pricier) are less than 5 miles from the venue, or Airbnb near Montrose, CA.
Level 2 Camp: Designed for Wernick Method graduates and others comfortable with the basics, soloing in different keys (exceptions below), finding melodies, leading songs, slightly faster tempos, who want a more challenging experience. Any questions about qualifications, contact John. The goal of this camp will be to elevate your skills both collectively and individually, to give you ideas for better soloing, singing, backup and ensemble playing and provide the opportunity to put those ideas into action with immediate feedback. Topics of emphasis will include:
- rhythm and backup playing with focus on how it works in a live band situation
- developing your soloing style (optional for rhythm only guitarists and bassists)
- learning and understanding fiddle tunes and instrumentals
- trio harmony singing (for those who can carry a part)
We will also look at handling more demanding chord changes, moveable ideas for soloing in different positions, and mastering different keys.
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.
“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.”
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Tuition: $275
Includes Saturday lunch. $25 off if you register by April 2. $75 deposit holds your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance.
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