| Qualifications | Level 2 Classes and Camps Intermediate / Advanced | Level 1 Classes and Camps Basic / Early Intermediate |
| Overall | Ample experience with bluegrass jamming; able to solo in more than one key; able to follow guitar chord changes; willing/able to lead songs; experienced using the basic chord number system and jam etiquette | Ability to change chords smoothly between G, C, D, A (or the notes that work on bass and fiddle) |
| Tempos | Ranging over 100 beats/minute (if not sure you can handle that speed for soloing, please check) | 60-95 beats/minute |
| Singing | Ability to sing generally melodies accurately is expected. Harmony singing is taught daily to those who can learn and usually “hold” a harmony part | Please try! Song leading is especially valued |
| Soloing | Willing/able to fake passable solos in more than one key (exceptions: bass players and rhythm-only guitar players). Melody-based solos are the standard, so we try for that; ability to find melody notes by ear is expected. | Minimal “placeholder” soloing taught, and acceptable; more advanced soloing taught but not required |
| Performing | Some camps may provide a performance opportunity (expected but optional); some performance coaching; extra coaching available for bands in some camps | No performing expected |
| Other | Intermediates welcome, and given added challenges. Level 1 camps present a lower challenge than a Level 2 camp in levels of skill and speed, allowing an experienced player to take a more prominent role in the Level 1 jam groups. |
