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Holiday Bluegrass Jam Class

Dec 6 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Taught by Scott Hopkins using the Wernick Method

Delanson, NY

Located at a private residence; address provided upon registration

Sunday, 10:00am-5:00pm

Tuition: $100

$25 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 upon registration, including our Holiday Jam Songbook. Standard bluegrass jam songs will be ringing through the air as well!

Holiday attire encouraged! Eggnog and hot beverages provided. Please bring a lunch, and feel free to bring holiday treats to share.


Scott Hopkins (Delanson, NY) brings a unique perspective to music, jam and banjo education, with overlapping public school music teaching and banjo performing careers spanning decades. Along with teaching Band at Duanesburg Central School District near Albany, NY he performs with The McKrells, the Upstate Bluegrass Band at the Saratoga Race Track, and with his own trio featuring originals and bluegrass, jazz and latin influenced tunes. Scott also teaches private in-person and virtual banjo students and at various jam and banjo camps throughout the Northeast. In recent years he has released two critically acclaimed solo banjo recordings.

“Scott is an absolutely terrific musician, but he’s an even better instructor!”

“Scott’s teaching style was very relaxed and engaging. He ALWAYS took time to ensure that things were organized and directed toward an outcome. He has a natural ability to make you feel that you CAN accomplish the myraid of small challenges.”

“I didn’t want the class to end!”

“Scott kept things moving along at a comfortable pace.”
“He was so sensitive, understanding and patient with a student who exhibited limited skills. He stayed with him, delicately pushed him, and truly helped this student believe in himself.”
“Scott blends just the right amount of silly with serious to create a learning experience that’s thorough AND fun!”
private residence
Delanson, NY 12053 United States

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Tuition: $100

$25 deposit holds your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance.

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