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Jam Class @ New Bern Brew-Grass Festival

Name: Jam Class @ New Bern Brew-Grass Festival
Start: 2026-07-18T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-07-18T12:00:00-04:00
Location: Brewery 99

Jul 18 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Taught by Leslie Dare & Susan West using the Wernick Method

New Bern, NC at the New Bern Brew-Grass Festival

Brewery 99, 1030 Pollock Street, New Bern, NC 28562

Saturday, 9:00am-12:00pm

Tuition: $40

$40 payment 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.

Leslie Dare & Susan West

Leslie Dare & Susan West (Raleigh, NC) have found great synergy in working together to teach others the essentials of bluegrass jamming. Both grew up with music but after being musically inactive for many years, both joined the bluegrass community through their experiences at camps run by Pete and Joan Wernick, and Gilbert and Leigh Nelson, re-discovering the joys of music later in life. Leslie plays guitar and bass, and Susan plays mandolin, bass, and guitar. They are both active in the Raleigh, NC-area jamming scene, including the Raleigh chapter of the Handsome Ladies.

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“Susan and Leslie’s warm & welcoming teaching style helped me do something a little scary in each class which made me a better player.”

“The most enjoyable learning experience I have ever had.”

“Susan West and Leslie Dare are the best group music instructors I’ve ever experienced. I went from feeling nervous/uncomfortable about taking breaks and improvising, to feeling confident and capable.”

“Leslie is a talented, welcoming leader who makes jamming fun for everyone, regardless of their level of proficiency.”

“I feel so much better equipped to jam now. Y’all are the best!”

“Leslie and Susan were so organized and helpful. They do a great job of gently urging a student to try something new. I learned a lot and had a great time.”