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Jam Class @ Pickin’ in Parsons Festival
July 31, 2024 – August 2, 2024
Taught by Larry Kernagis using the Wernick Method
Parsons, WV at the Pickin’ in Parsons Bluegrass Festival
Five River Camp Ground, 750 Walnut Street, Parsons, WV 26287
Wednesday 4-6pm, Thursday and Friday 9am-Noon
Tuition: $110 onsite, $95 in advance, or $50 per session
Festival admission required. $50 deposit reserves 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.
Larry Kernagis (Mt. Juliet, TN) was raised during the folk revival era of the 60s, cutting his chops on Flatt & Scruggs and the Kingston Trio. Eventually, he became a banjo instructor at the famed Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago. Larry has led bluegrass jams at festivals across the country for the past 30 years. He now employs his banjo, guitar and vocal skills entertaining with “greengrass” Celtic group Def Leprechaun.
“Larry was an excellent instructor. Patient and kind, he brought the music to life and gave me the tools to do the same.”
“When I was young I was a classically trained violinist, but Larry taught me to play music with the other half of my brain…It’s been a great experience.”
“Teaching style was perfect. Was able to shift gears to help the advanced and newbies alike.”
“There were lots of returnees like me–that’s the best testament of the value of the program and how much people are liking Larry and Cindy doing the programs.”
“Larry Kernagis is a true educator. He understands the motivational and instructional needs of an adult learner.”
