Weekend Jam Camp

Name: Weekend Jam Camp
Start: 2026-10-17T00:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-10-19T23:59:59-04:00
Location: Smoke House Lodge

Oct 17 – Oct 19

Taught by Larry Kernagis using the Wernick Method

Monteagle, TN

Smoke House Lodge, 844 West Main St., Monteagle, TN 37366

Saturday 12:00-6:00pm; Sunday 9:00am-4:00pm; Monday 9:00am-1:00pm

Tuition: $300

$25 off for Larry’s returning Wernick Method students. $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.

Room rates at the Smoke House Lodge start at $139/night for double queen, with other discounts available. Call 931-924-2091 for more information.

Returning Students – Please Note: This camp is usually held Friday through Sunday, but due to venue availability is Saturday through Monday instead for 2026.

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Larry Kernagis

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.

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“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 encouraged us to try and get beyond our fears and try different things. He is very patient.”

“Larry Kernagis is a true educator. He understands the motivational and instructional needs of an adult learner.”

“I believe Larry must be your premier instructor. I can’t see how someone could be better.”

“Larry is a fantastic teacher. He is very attentive to students and always recognized something each student did well. After each song he expressed genuine excitement on how well we sounded. That made us feel more confident and motivated to ‘Dare to Suck!’.”