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Pete Wernick @ Idaho Bluegrass & Banjo Camp

Weiser, ID Weiser

Weiser, ID A new one for me, the Idaho Bluegrass and Banjo Camp is near Boise, at the site of the renowned Weiser National Old-Time Fiddle Contest and Festival. With 2 expert teachers each on guitar, mandolin, and fiddle as well as *three* on banjo, there’ll be plenty of what I call “realistic bluegrass” jamming, with a good balance of instruments. Classes are capped 15, and these folks seem very well-organized and eager to serve bluegrass pickers at all levels. In addition to serving … Read More

Friday Jam Class

Pleasant Plains Community Church 174 Boykin Rd., Lillington

Register now for Derwin's camp!

  • All bluegrass instruments welcome
  • No jamming experience necessary
  • You will be jamming in the first class!
  • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
  • Hands-on learning in large and small groups
  • Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected!
  • Music/tab reading not needed or used
  • Singing not required, but encouraged and taught
  • Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught

Do you qualify? It’s easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro… you can be part of a bluegrass jam. Only requirements - be able to:

  • Tune your instrument (electronic tuning devices welcome) and
  • Change smoothly between G, C, D, and A. (Fiddles and basses need to know which notes work with which chords)
larry kernagis

Weekend Jam Camp

Vintage Lakeside Inn 41076 Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear Lake

Register now for Larry's camp!

  • All bluegrass instruments welcome
  • No jamming experience necessary
  • You will be jamming in the first class!
  • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
  • Hands-on learning in large and small groups
  • Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected!
  • Music/tab reading not needed or used
  • Singing not required, but encouraged and taught
  • Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught

Do you qualify? It’s easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro… you can be part of a bluegrass jam. Only requirements - be able to:

  • Tune your instrument and
  • Change smoothly between G, C, D, and A (or the notes that work on bass and fiddle)

Jam Class @ Wind Gap Festival

Mountain View Park 206 E. Mountain Rd, Wind Gap

Register now for Harry's class!

  • All bluegrass instruments welcome
  • No jamming experience necessary
  • You will be jamming in the first class!
  • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
  • Hands-on learning in large and small groups
  • Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected!
  • Music/tab reading not needed or used
  • Singing not required, but encouraged and taught
  • Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught

Do you qualify? It’s easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro… you can be part of a bluegrass jam. Only requirements - be able to:

  • Tune your instrument and
  • Change smoothly between G, C, D, and A (or the notes that work on bass and fiddle))

Weekend Jam Camp

The Folk Studio Private Residence, Plusquellec

.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_7f01c8-4f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_7f01c8-4f{font-style:normal;color:#cc0000;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_7f01c8-4f mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_7f01c8-4f mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;} Taught by Sébastien Ferry using the Wernick Method Plusquellec, Bretagne, France at the Folk Studio 1 Lieu-dit Iffernic, Plusquellec, Bretagne 22160 June 9-11, 2023 Friday 2:00pm-5:30pm; Saturday 9:30am-5:30pm; Sunday, 9:30am-12:00pm Tuition: 220 € Includes teaching, accommodations, and meals (accommodations available for 3 people); 120 € for the teaching only; 50 € for all meals.

Free Jam Class @ Fairbanks Folk Fest

Ester Community Park 3566 Old Nenana Hwy, Fairbanks

Register now for Betsey's class!

  • All bluegrass instruments welcome
  • No jamming experience necessary
  • You will be jamming in the first class!
  • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
  • Hands-on learning in large and small groups
  • Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected!
  • Music/tab reading not needed or used
  • Singing not required, but encouraged and taught
  • Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught

Do you qualify? It’s easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro… you can be part of a bluegrass jam. Only requirements - be able to:

  • Tune your instrument and
  • Change smoothly between G, C, D, and A (or the notes that work on bass and fiddle)

Jam Class @ Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival

Litchfield Fairgrounds 30 Plains Rd, Litchfield

Register now for Austin's class!
You'll be sent student materials as soon as you register.

  • All bluegrass instruments welcome
  • No jamming experience necessary
  • You will be jamming in the first class!
  • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
  • Hands-on learning in large and small groups
  • Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected!
  • Music/tab reading not needed or used
  • Singing not required, but encouraged and taught
  • Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught

Do you qualify? It’s easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro… you can be part of a bluegrass jam. Only requirements - be able to:

  • Tune your instrument and
  • Change smoothly between G, C, D, and A (or the notes that work on bass and fiddle)

Weekly Jam Class (Wed)

Fairbanks, AK Private Residence, Fairbanks

Register now for Betsey's class!

  • All bluegrass instruments welcome
  • No jamming experience necessary
  • You will be jamming in the first class!
  • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
  • Hands-on learning in large and small groups
  • Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected!
  • Music/tab reading not needed or used
  • Singing not required, but encouraged and taught
  • Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught

Do you qualify? It’s easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro… you can be part of a bluegrass jam. Only requirements - be able to:

  • Tune your instrument and
  • Change smoothly between G, C, D, and A (or the notes that work on bass and fiddle)

Saturday Jam Class

Rome Art and Community Center 308 West Bloomfield Street, Rome

Register now for Bill's class!

  • All bluegrass instruments welcome
  • No jamming experience necessary
  • You will be jamming in the first class!
  • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
  • Hands-on learning in large and small groups
  • Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected!
  • Music/tab reading not needed or used
  • Singing not required, but encouraged and taught
  • Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught

Do you qualify? It’s easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro… you can be part of a bluegrass jam. Only requirements - be able to:

  • Tune your instrument (electronic tuning devices welcome) and
  • Change smoothly between G, C, D, and A. (or the notes that work on bass and fiddle)

Weekend Jam Camp

Paris, France 9, passage Gatbois, Paris

Register now for Pierre's camp!
You'll be sent student materials as soon as you register.

  • All bluegrass instruments welcome
  • No jamming experience necessary
  • You will be jamming in the first class!
  • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
  • Hands-on learning in large and small groups
  • Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected!
  • Music/tab reading not needed or used
  • Singing not required, but encouraged and taught
  • Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught

Do you qualify? It’s easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro… you can be part of a bluegrass jam. Only requirements - be able to:

  • Tune your instrument and
  • Change smoothly between G, C, D, and A (or the notes that work on bass and fiddle)

Bluegrass Jam Camp

Durham Memorial Baptist Church 1601 Toddville Road, Charlotte

Register now for Gilbert’s camp!

  • All bluegrass instruments welcome
  • No jamming experience necessary
  • You will be jamming in the first class!
  • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
  • Hands-on learning in large and small groups
  • Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected!
  • Music/tab reading not needed or used
  • Singing not required, but encouraged and taught
  • Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught

Do you qualify? It’s easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro… you can be part of a bluegrass jam. Only requirements - be able to:

  • Tune your instrument (electronic tuning devices welcome) and
  • Change smoothly between G, C, D, and A. (Fiddles and basses need to know which notes work with which chords)

Weekend Jam Camp

Glendale, CA Private Residence, Glendale

Register now for John's camp!

  • All bluegrass instruments welcome
  • No jamming experience necessary
  • You will be jamming in the first class!
  • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
  • Hands-on learning in large and small groups
  • Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected!
  • Music/tab reading not needed or used
  • Singing not required, but encouraged and taught
  • Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught

Do you qualify? It’s easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro… you can be part of a bluegrass jam. Only requirements - be able to:

  • Tune your instrument and
  • Change smoothly between G, C, D, and A (or the notes that work on bass and fiddle)

Bluegrass Jam Camp

Christmount Retreat and Conference Center 222 Fern Way, Black Mountain

Register now for Austin's camp!

  • All bluegrass instruments welcome
  • No jamming experience necessary
  • You will be jamming in the first class!
  • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
  • Hands-on learning in large and small groups
  • Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected!
  • Music/tab reading not needed or used
  • Singing not required, but encouraged and taught
  • Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught

Do you qualify? It’s easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro… you can be part of a bluegrass jam. Only requirements - be able to:

  • Tune your instrument (electronic tuning devices welcome) and
  • Change smoothly between G, C, D, and A (or the notes that work on bass and fiddle)

Weekly Jam Class (Thu)

Paul Smiths College Visitor Interpretive Center (VIC) 8023 NY-30, Paul Smiths

Register now for Jeff's class!

  • All bluegrass instruments welcome
  • No jamming experience necessary
  • You will be jamming in the first class!
  • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
  • Hands-on learning in large and small groups
  • Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected!
  • Music/tab reading not needed or used
  • Singing not required, but encouraged and taught
  • Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught

Do you qualify? It’s easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro… you can be part of a bluegrass jam. Only requirements - be able to:

  • Tune your instrument and
  • Change smoothly between G, C, D, and A (or the notes that work on bass and fiddle)
larry kernagis

Weekend Jam Camp

Holiday Inn Express 8353 Murphy Dr, Madison

Register now for Larry's camp!

  • All bluegrass instruments welcome
  • No jamming experience necessary
  • You will be jamming in the first class!
  • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
  • Hands-on learning in large and small groups
  • Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected!
  • Music/tab reading not needed or used
  • Singing not required, but encouraged and taught
  • Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught

Do you qualify? It’s easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro… you can be part of a bluegrass jam. Only requirements - be able to:

  • Tune your instrument and
  • Change smoothly between G, C, D, and A (or the notes that work on bass and fiddle)

Jam Class @ Lost River Bluegrass Festival

Merrill, OR 23330 Hwy 50, Merrill

Register now for Rick's festival class!

  • All bluegrass instruments welcome
  • No jamming experience necessary
  • You will be jamming in the first class!
  • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
  • Hands-on learning in large and small groups
  • Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected!
  • Music/tab reading not needed or used
  • Singing not required, but encouraged and taught
  • Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught

Do you qualify? It’s easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro… you can be part of a bluegrass jam. Only requirements - be able to:

  • Tune your instrument (electronic tuning devices welcome) and
  • Change smoothly between G, C, D, and A. (Fiddles and basses need to know which notes work with which chords)

Bluegrass Jam Camp prior to Grey Fox Festival

Oak Hill, NY 1 Poultney Road, Oak Hill

Register now for Scott's camp!

  • All bluegrass instruments welcome
  • No jamming experience necessary
  • You will be jamming in the first class!
  • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
  • Hands-on learning in large and small groups
  • Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected!
  • Music/tab reading not needed or used
  • Singing not required, but encouraged and taught
  • Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught

Do you qualify? It’s easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro… you can be part of a bluegrass jam. Only requirements - be able to:

  • Tune your instrument and
  • Change smoothly between G, C, D, and A (or the notes that work on bass and fiddle)

Jam Class @ Grey Fox Festival

Oak Hill, NY 1 Poultney Road, Oak Hill

Register now for Erin & Paul's camp!

  • All bluegrass instruments welcome
  • No jamming experience necessary
  • You will be jamming in the first class!
  • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
  • Hands-on learning in large and small groups
  • Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected!
  • Music/tab reading not needed or used
  • Singing not required, but encouraged and taught
  • Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught

Do you qualify? It’s easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro… you can be part of a bluegrass jam. Only requirements - be able to:

  • Tune your instrument and
  • Change smoothly between G, C, D, and A (or the notes that work on bass and fiddle)

Weekend Jam Camp

Violet Baptist Church 8345 Blacklick-Eastern Rd NW, Pickerington

Register now for George & Fred's class!

  • All bluegrass instruments welcome
  • No jamming experience necessary
  • You will be jamming in the first class!
  • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
  • Hands-on learning in large and small groups
  • Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected!
  • Music/tab reading not needed or used
  • Singing not required, but encouraged and taught
  • Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught

Do you qualify? It’s easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro… you can be part of a bluegrass jam. Only requirements - be able to:

  • Tune your instrument and
  • Change smoothly between G, C, D, and A (or the notes that work on bass and fiddle)

Weekend Jam Camp

Sleepy-Eyed John’s Music and Clogging 2830 Andersonville Hwy, Norris

Register now for Jodi's camp!

  • All bluegrass instruments welcome
  • No jamming experience necessary
  • You will be jamming in the first class!
  • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
  • Hands-on learning in large and small groups
  • Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected!
  • Music/tab reading not needed or used
  • Singing not required, but encouraged and taught
  • Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught

Do you qualify? It’s easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro… you can be part of a bluegrass jam. Only requirements - be able to:

  • Tune your instrument (electronic tuning devices welcome) and
  • Change smoothly between G, C, D, and A. (or the notes that work on bass and fiddle)

Weekend Jam Camp

Jubilee House Retreat Center 822 East Main St, Abingdon

Register now for Gilbert’s camp!

  • All bluegrass instruments welcome
  • No jamming experience necessary
  • You will be jamming in the first class!
  • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
  • Hands-on learning in large and small groups
  • Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected!
  • Music/tab reading not needed or used
  • Singing not required, but encouraged and taught
  • Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught

Do you qualify? It’s easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro… you can be part of a bluegrass jam. Only requirements - be able to:

  • Tune your instrument (electronic tuning devices welcome) and
  • Change smoothly between G, C, D, and A. (Fiddles and basses need to know which notes work with which chords)

Bluegrass Jam Camp

Hollister, CA San Felipe Rd, Hollister

Register now for Mike & Gail's camp!

  • All bluegrass instruments welcome
  • No jamming experience necessary
  • You will be jamming in the first class!
  • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
  • Hands-on learning in large and small groups
  • Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected!
  • Music/tab reading not needed or used
  • Singing not required, but encouraged and taught
  • Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught

Do you qualify? It’s easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro… you can be part of a bluegrass jam. Only requirements - be able to:

  • Tune your instrument and
  • Change smoothly between G, C, D, and A (or the notes that work on bass and fiddle)

Jam Class @ Bluegrass in La Roche

Lycée la Sainte Famille 261 Avenue des voirons, La Roche-Sur-Foron

Register now for Gille Rézard's class!

  • All bluegrass instruments welcome
  • No jamming experience necessary
  • You will be jamming in the first class!
  • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
  • Hands-on learning in large and small groups
  • Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected!
  • Music/tab reading not needed or used
  • Singing not required, but encouraged and taught
  • Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught

Do you qualify? It’s easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro… you can be part of a bluegrass jam. Only requirements - be able to:

  • Tune your instrument (electronic tuning devices welcome) and
  • Change smoothly between G, C, D, and A (or the notes that work on bass and fiddle)

Jam Class @ Pickin’ in Parsons Festival

Five River Camp Ground 750 Walnut Street, Parsons

.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_686617-f3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_686617-f3{font-style:normal;color:#cc0000;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_686617-f3 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_686617-f3 mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;} 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 … Read More

Weekend Bluegrass Camp

Grave’s Mountain Farm & Lodges 205 Graves Mountain Lane, Syria

Register now for Vince's class!
You'll be sent student materials as soon as you register.

  • All bluegrass instruments welcome
  • No jamming experience necessary
  • You will be jamming in the first class!
  • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
  • Hands-on learning in large and small groups
  • Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected!
  • Music/tab reading not needed or used
  • Singing not required, but encouraged and taught
  • Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught

Do you qualify? It’s easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro… you can be part of a bluegrass jam. Only requirements - be able to:

  • Tune your instrument and
  • Change smoothly between G, C, D, and A (or the notes that work on bass and fiddle)

Level 2 Bluegrass Camp

Silver Bay YMCA Conference Center 87 Silver Bay Road, Silver Bay

Register now for Pete's camp!

  • All bluegrass instruments welcome
  • No jamming experience necessary
  • You will be jamming in the first class!
  • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
  • Hands-on learning in large and small groups
  • Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected!
  • Music/tab reading not needed or used
  • Singing not required, but encouraged and taught
  • Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught

Do you qualify? It’s easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro… you can be part of a bluegrass jam. Only requirements - be able to:

  • Tune your instrument and
  • Change smoothly between G, C, D, and A (or the notes that work on bass and fiddle)

Basic/Early Intermediate Jam Camp

Silver Bay YMCA Conference Center 87 Silver Bay Road, Silver Bay

Register now for Harry's camp!

  • All bluegrass instruments welcome
  • No jamming experience necessary
  • You will be jamming in the first class!
  • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
  • Hands-on learning in large and small groups
  • Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected!
  • Music/tab reading not needed or used
  • Singing not required, but encouraged and taught
  • Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught

Do you qualify? It’s easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro… you can be part of a bluegrass jam. Only requirements - be able to:

  • Tune your instrument and
  • Change smoothly between G, C, D, and A (or the notes that work on bass and fiddle)

Jam Class @ Fly In Festival

Robert Newlon Airpark 6090 Kyle Ln, Huntington

Register now for Maggie's class!
You'll be sent student materials as soon as you register.

  • All bluegrass instruments welcome
  • No jamming experience necessary
  • You will be jamming in the first class!
  • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
  • Hands-on learning in large and small groups
  • Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected!
  • Music/tab reading not needed or used
  • Singing not required, but encouraged and taught
  • Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught

Do you qualify? It’s easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro… you can be part of a bluegrass jam. Only requirements - be able to:

  • Tune your instrument (electronic tuning devices welcome) and
  • Change smoothly between G, C, D, and A. (Fiddles and basses need to know which notes work with which chords)

Jam Class @ St. John’s Bluegrass Festival

St. John’s Bluegrass Festival 129 Ledgehill Road, North Guilford

Register now for Austin's class!

  • All bluegrass instruments welcome
  • No jamming experience necessary
  • You will be jamming in the first class!
  • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
  • Hands-on learning in large and small groups
  • Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected!
  • Music/tab reading not needed or used
  • Singing not required, but encouraged and taught
  • Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught

Do you qualify? It’s easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro… you can be part of a bluegrass jam. Only requirements - be able to:

  • Tune your instrument and
  • Change smoothly between G, C, D, and A (or the notes that work on bass and fiddle)

Weekend Jam Camp

Weed Patch Company 58 East Main Street, Nashville

Register now for Allie's class!

  • All bluegrass instruments welcome
  • No jamming experience necessary
  • You will be jamming in the first class!
  • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
  • Hands-on learning in large and small groups
  • Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected!
  • Music/tab reading not needed or used
  • Singing not required, but encouraged and taught
  • Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught

Do you qualify? It’s easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro… you can be part of a bluegrass jam. Only requirements - be able to:

  • Tune your instrument and
  • Change smoothly between G, C, D, and A (or the notes that work on bass and fiddle)

Jam Camp prior to Thomas Pt Bluegrass Festival

Thomas Point Beach & Campground 29 Meadow Road, Brunswick

Register now for Austin's class!
You'll be sent student materials as soon as you register.

  • All bluegrass instruments welcome
  • No jamming experience necessary
  • You will be jamming in the first class!
  • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
  • Hands-on learning in large and small groups
  • Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected!
  • Music/tab reading not needed or used
  • Singing not required, but encouraged and taught
  • Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught

Do you qualify? It’s easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro… you can be part of a bluegrass jam. Only requirements - be able to:

  • Tune your instrument and
  • Change smoothly between G, C, D, and A (or the notes that work on bass and fiddle)

Jam Class @ Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival

Salem County Fair Grounds 735 Harding Hwy, Woodstown

Register now for Heidi's class!

  • All bluegrass instruments welcome
  • No jamming experience necessary
  • You will be jamming in the first class!
  • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
  • Hands-on learning in large and small groups
  • Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected!
  • Music/tab reading not needed or used
  • Singing not required, but encouraged and taught
  • Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught

Do you qualify? It’s easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro… you can be part of a bluegrass jam. Only requirements - be able to:

  • Tune your instrument (electronic tuning devices welcome) and
  • Change smoothly between G, C, D, and A. (Fiddles and basses need to know which notes work with which chords)

Bluegrass Jam Camp

Jubilee House Retreat Center 822 East Main St, Abingdon

Register now for Gilbert’s camp!

  • All bluegrass instruments welcome
  • No jamming experience necessary
  • You will be jamming in the first class!
  • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
  • Hands-on learning in large and small groups
  • Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected!
  • Music/tab reading not needed or used
  • Singing not required, but encouraged and taught
  • Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught

Do you qualify? It’s easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro… you can be part of a bluegrass jam. Only requirements - be able to:

  • Tune your instrument and
  • Change smoothly between G, C, D, and A (or the notes that work on bass and fiddle)

Jam Class prior to Fiddleheads Jam Camp

Methodios Camp and Retreat Center 329 Camp Merrimac Rd, Contoocook

Register now for this camp!

  • All bluegrass instruments welcome
  • No jamming experience necessary
  • You will be jamming in the first class!
  • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
  • Hands-on learning in large and small groups
  • Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected!
  • Music/tab reading not needed or used
  • Singing not required, but encouraged and taught
  • Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught

Do you qualify? It’s easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro… you can be part of a bluegrass jam. Only requirements - be able to:

  • Tune your instrument (electronic tuning devices welcome) and
  • Change smoothly between G, C, D, and A. (Fiddles and basses need to know which notes work with which chords)

Weekend Jam Camp

The Folk Studio Private Residence, Plusquellec

.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_7f01c8-4f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_7f01c8-4f{font-style:normal;color:#cc0000;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_7f01c8-4f mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_7f01c8-4f mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;} Taught by Sébastien Ferry using the Wernick Method Plusquellec, Bretagne, France at the Folk Studio 1 Lieu-dit Iffernic, Plusquellec, Bretagne 22160 September 8-10, 2023 Friday 2:00pm-5:30pm; Saturday 9:30am-5:30pm; Sunday, 9:30am-12:00pm Tuition: 220 € Includes teaching, accommodations, and meals (accommodations available for 3 people); 120 € for the teaching only; 50 € for all meals.

Weekly Jam Class (Sat)

Union Congregational Church 176 Cooper Ave, Montclair

Register now for Carlos's camp!

  • All bluegrass instruments welcome
  • No jamming experience necessary
  • You will be jamming in the first class!
  • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
  • Hands-on learning in large and small groups
  • Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected!
  • Music/tab reading not needed or used
  • Singing not required, but encouraged and taught
  • Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught

Do you qualify? It’s easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro… you can be part of a bluegrass jam. Only requirements - be able to:

  • Tune your instrument and
  • Change smoothly between G, C, D, and A (or the notes that work on bass and fiddle)

Jam Class @ Mohican Bluegrass Festival

Mohican Wilderness Campground 22462 Wally Road, Glenmont

Register now for George & Fred's class!

  • All bluegrass instruments welcome
  • No jamming experience necessary
  • You will be jamming in the first class!
  • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
  • Hands-on learning in large and small groups
  • Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected!
  • Music/tab reading not needed or used
  • Singing not required, but encouraged and taught
  • Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught

Do you qualify? It’s easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro… you can be part of a bluegrass jam. Only requirements - be able to:

  • Tune your instrument and
  • Change smoothly between G, C, D, and A (or the notes that work on bass and fiddle)

Jam Class @ Pickin’ in the Pines Festival

Fort Tuthill County Park 2446 Fort Tuthill Loop, Flagstaff

Register now for Rick's class!

  • All bluegrass instruments welcome
  • No jamming experience necessary
  • You will be jamming in the first class!
  • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
  • Hands-on learning in large and small groups
  • Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected!
  • Music/tab reading not needed or used
  • Singing not required, but encouraged and taught
  • Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught

Do you qualify? It’s easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro… you can be part of a bluegrass jam. Only requirements - be able to:

  • Tune your instrument (electronic tuning devices welcome) and
  • Change smoothly between G, C, D, and A. (Fiddles and basses need to know which notes work with which chords)

Weekend Jam Camp

Heid Music 308 E. College Avenue, Appleton

Register now for Debbie's class!

  • All bluegrass instruments welcome
  • No jamming experience necessary
  • You will be jamming in the first class!
  • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
  • Hands-on learning in large and small groups
  • Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected!
  • Music/tab reading not needed or used
  • Singing not required, but encouraged and taught
  • Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught

Do you qualify? It’s easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro… you can be part of a bluegrass jam. Only requirements - be able to:

  • Tune your instrument (electronic tuning devices welcome) and
  • Change smoothly between G, C, D, and A. (or the notes that work on bass and fiddle)

Bluegrass Jam Camp

Hollister, CA San Felipe Rd, Hollister

Register now for Mike & Gail's camp!

  • All bluegrass instruments welcome
  • No jamming experience necessary
  • You will be jamming in the first class!
  • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
  • Hands-on learning in large and small groups
  • Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected!
  • Music/tab reading not needed or used
  • Singing not required, but encouraged and taught
  • Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught

Do you qualify? It’s easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro… you can be part of a bluegrass jam. Only requirements - be able to:

  • Tune your instrument and
  • Change smoothly between G, C, D, and A (or the notes that work on bass and fiddle)

Weekend Jam Camp

Glendale, CA Private Residence, Glendale

Register now for John's camp!

  • All bluegrass instruments welcome
  • No jamming experience necessary
  • You will be jamming in the first class!
  • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
  • Hands-on learning in large and small groups
  • Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected!
  • Music/tab reading not needed or used
  • Singing not required, but encouraged and taught
  • Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught

Do you qualify? It’s easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro… you can be part of a bluegrass jam. Only requirements - be able to:

  • Tune your instrument and
  • Change smoothly between G, C, D, and A (or the notes that work on bass and fiddle)
larry kernagis

Bluegrass Jam Camp

Creekside Lodge 2716 Soco Road, Maggie Valley

Register now for Larry's camp!

  • All bluegrass instruments welcome
  • No jamming experience necessary
  • You will be jamming in the first class!
  • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
  • Hands-on learning in large and small groups
  • Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected!
  • Music/tab reading not needed or used
  • Singing not required, but encouraged and taught
  • Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught

Do you qualify? It’s easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro… you can be part of a bluegrass jam. Only requirements - be able to:

  • Tune your instrument and
  • Change smoothly between G, C, D, and A (or the notes that work on bass and fiddle)

Weekend Jam Camp

Austin, TX Private Residence, Austin

.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_7f01c8-4f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_7f01c8-4f{font-style:normal;color:#cc0000;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_7f01c8-4f mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_7f01c8-4f mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;} Taught by John David using the Wernick Method Austin, TX at a private residence (Northwest Hills/Arboretum) Saturday 9:30am-5:30pm; Sunday 9am-4pm Tuition: $250 Includes Saturday lunch. $15 off through August 30. $50 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 as soon as you register. Register Tuition: $250 Includes Saturday lunch. $15 off through August 30. $50 deposit holds … Read More

Weekly Jam Class (Tue)

Violet Baptist Church 8345 Blacklick-Eastern Rd NW, Pickerington

Register now for George & Fred's class!

  • All bluegrass instruments welcome
  • No jamming experience necessary
  • You will be jamming in the first class!
  • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
  • Hands-on learning in large and small groups
  • Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected!
  • Music/tab reading not needed or used
  • Singing not required, but encouraged and taught
  • Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught

Do you qualify? It’s easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro… you can be part of a bluegrass jam. Only requirements - be able to:

  • Tune your instrument and
  • Change smoothly between G, C, D, and A (or the notes that work on bass and fiddle)
larry kernagis

Weekend Jam Camp

Creekside Lodge 2716 Soco Road, Maggie Valley

Register now for Larry's camp!

  • All bluegrass instruments welcome
  • No jamming experience necessary
  • You will be jamming in the first class!
  • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
  • Hands-on learning in large and small groups
  • Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected!
  • Music/tab reading not needed or used
  • Singing not required, but encouraged and taught
  • Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught

Do you qualify? It’s easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro… you can be part of a bluegrass jam. Only requirements - be able to:

  • Tune your instrument and
  • Change smoothly between G, C, D, and A (or the notes that work on bass and fiddle)

Weekend Jam Camp

The Folk Studio Private Residence, Plusquellec

.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_7f01c8-4f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_7f01c8-4f{font-style:normal;color:#cc0000;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_7f01c8-4f mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_7f01c8-4f mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;} Taught by Sébastien Ferry using the Wernick Method Plusquellec, Bretagne, France at the Folk Studio 1 Lieu-dit Iffernic, Plusquellec, Bretagne 22160 October 6-8, 2023 Friday 2:00pm-5:30pm; Saturday 9:30am-5:30pm; Sunday, 9:30am-12:00pm Tuition: 220 € Includes teaching, accommodations, and meals (accommodations available for 3 people); 120 € for the teaching only; 50 € for all meals.

Jam Class @ Fishkill Farms Fall Harvest Festival

Fishkill Farms 9 Fishkill Farm Road, Hopewell Junction

Register now for Austin's class!
You'll be sent student materials as soon as you register.

  • All bluegrass instruments welcome
  • No jamming experience necessary
  • You will be jamming in the first class!
  • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
  • Hands-on learning in large and small groups
  • Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected!
  • Music/tab reading not needed or used
  • Singing not required, but encouraged and taught
  • Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught

Do you qualify? It’s easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro… you can be part of a bluegrass jam. Only requirements - be able to:

  • Tune your instrument and
  • Change smoothly between G, C, D, and A (or the notes that work on bass and fiddle)

Weekend Jam Camp

The Music Meadow at Aisling Farm 8405 Center Hill Road, Olive Branch

.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_4e34ce-3a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_4e34ce-3a{font-style:normal;color:#cc0000;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_4e34ce-3a mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_4e34ce-3a mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;} Taught by Len Lawhon using the Wernick Method Olive Branch, MS at The Music Meadow at Aisling Farm 8405 Center Hill Road, Olive Branch, MS 38654 (10 minutes SE of Memphis, TN) Friday 4-9pm; Saturday 9am-5pm; Sunday 9am-11am Tuition: $235 Includes Friday dinner and Saturday lunch. $10 off through June 20. $50 deposit holds your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance. You will be sent the full set of of … Read More

Weekend Bluegrass Camp

Jubilee House Retreat Center 822 East Main St, Abingdon

Register now for Gilbert’s camp!

  • All bluegrass instruments welcome
  • No jamming experience necessary
  • You will be jamming in the first class!
  • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
  • Hands-on learning in large and small groups
  • Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected!
  • Music/tab reading not needed or used
  • Singing not required, but encouraged and taught
  • Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught

Do you qualify? It’s easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro… you can be part of a bluegrass jam. Only requirements - be able to:

  • Tune your instrument and
  • Change smoothly between G, C, D, and A (or the notes that work on bass and fiddle)

Weekend Jam Camp

Smoke House Lodge 844 West Main St, Monteagle

.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_686617-f3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_686617-f3{font-style:normal;color:#cc0000;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_686617-f3 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_686617-f3 mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;} Taught by Larry Kernagis using the Wernick Method Monteagle, TN at the Smoke House Lodge 844 West Main St., Monteagle, TN 37366 Friday 5-9pm; Saturday 9am-4pm; Sunday 9am-2pm Tuition: $275 $25 discount for Larry’s returning students! $75 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 as soon as you register. Special room rate for campers is only $119/night … Read More

Weekend Jam Camp

Grave’s Mountain Farm & Lodges 205 Graves Mountain Lane, Syria

.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_d9e76a-48, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_d9e76a-48{font-style:normal;color:#cc0000;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_d9e76a-48 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_d9e76a-48 mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;} Taught by Vince May using the Wernick Method Syria, VA at Grave’s Mountain Farm & Lodges 205 Graves Mountain Lane, Old Blue Ridge Turnpike, Syria, VA 22743 Friday 3-7pm; Saturday 9am-5pm; Sunday 10am-1pm Tuition: $250 $10 off through Sep 27. $50 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 as soon as you register. Contact Vince May for … Read More

Weekend Jam Camp

Myrtle Beach KOA Campground 613 5th Avenue South, Myrtle Beach

Register now for Gilbert’s camp!

  • All bluegrass instruments welcome
  • No jamming experience necessary
  • You will be jamming in the first class!
  • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
  • Hands-on learning in large and small groups
  • Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected!
  • Music/tab reading not needed or used
  • Singing not required, but encouraged and taught
  • Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught

Do you qualify? It’s easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro… you can be part of a bluegrass jam. Only requirements - be able to:

  • Tune your instrument and
  • Change smoothly between G, C, D, and A (or the notes that work on bass and fiddle)

Weekend Jam Camp

The Folk Studio Private Residence, Plusquellec

.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_eb0df7-99, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_eb0df7-99{font-style:normal;color:#cc0000;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_eb0df7-99 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_eb0df7-99 mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;} Taught by Sébastien Ferry using the Wernick Method Plusquellec, Bretagne, France at the Folk Studio 1 Lieu-dit Iffernic, Plusquellec, Bretagne 22160 November 10-12, 2023 Friday 2:00pm-5:30pm; Saturday 9:30am-5:30pm; Sunday, 9:30am-12:00pm Tuition: 220 € Includes teaching, accommodations, and meals (accommodations available for 3 people); 120 € for the teaching only; 50 € for all meals.

Holiday Bluegrass Jam Class

Community United Church of Christ 814 Dixie Trail, Raleigh


Raleigh, NC • Dec 10, 2022

Get ready for the season with this Holiday Bluegrass Class!
A "Holiday Jam Songbook" will be provided, and standard bluegrass jam songs will be ringing through air as well!

  • All bluegrass instruments welcome
  • No jamming experience necessary
  • You will be jamming in the first class!
  • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
  • Hands-on learning in large and small groups
  • Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected!
  • Music/tab reading not needed or used
  • Singing not required, but encouraged and taught
  • Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught

Do you qualify? It’s easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro… you can be part of a bluegrass jam. Only requirements - be able to:

  • Tune your instrument (electronic tuning devices welcome) and
  • Change smoothly between G, C, D, and A. (or the notes that work on bass and fiddle)

Weekend Jam Camp

Residence Inn Phoenix Mesa 941 West Grove Avenue, Mesa

Register now for Larry's class!
You'll be sent student materials as soon as you register.

  • All bluegrass instruments welcome
  • No jamming experience necessary
  • You will be jamming in the first class!
  • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
  • Hands-on learning in large and small groups
  • Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected!
  • Music/tab reading not needed or used
  • Singing not required, but encouraged and taught
  • Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught

Do you qualify? It’s easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro… you can be part of a bluegrass jam. Only requirements - be able to:

  • Tune your instrument and
  • Change smoothly between G, C, D, and A (or the notes that work on bass and fiddle)

Weekend Jam Camp

Melbourne, FL Melbourne

.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_686617-f3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_686617-f3{font-style:normal;color:#cc0000;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_686617-f3 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_686617-f3 mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;} Taught by Larry Kernagis using the Wernick Method Melbourne, FL at Holiday Inn Express West Melbourne 2255 Coastal Lane, Melbourne, FL 32904 February 2-4, 2024 Friday 6-9pm; Saturday 9am-4pm; Sunday 9am-2pm Tuition: $275 $25 discount for Larry’s returning students! $75 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 as soon as you register. Register Tuition: $275 $25 discount for Larry’s … Read More

Weekend Jam Camp

Hampton Inn & Suites Navarre 7710 Navarre Parkway, Navarre

Register now for Larry's camp!

  • All bluegrass instruments welcome
  • No jamming experience necessary
  • You will be jamming in the first class!
  • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
  • Hands-on learning in large and small groups
  • Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected!
  • Music/tab reading not needed or used
  • Singing not required, but encouraged and taught
  • Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught

Do you qualify? It’s easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro… you can be part of a bluegrass jam. Only requirements - be able to:

  • Tune your instrument (electronic tuning devices welcome) and
  • Change smoothly between G, C, D, and A. (Fiddles and basses need to know which notes work with which chords)