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Fred Staunton & George Welling

Reynoldsburg, OH

Fred Staunton was first taken by bluegrass in 1980 while attending the Skyline Bluegrass Festival in WV, seeing and hearing John Hartford and the Osborne Brothers. Twenty years later he was playing electric and acoustic guitar in a worship band at church.

George Welling has played guitar and bass, and sung lead and harmony with various groups over four decades in over a dozen states. For fifteen-plus years he has taught bass, rhythm guitar and singing in Bluegrass Kids Academy classes at the Gettysburg and Delaware Valley festivals. He’s also played in big bands and led the Western Swing group the Oklahoma Twisters. Having recently moved to Ohio, he’s now active hosting and promoting bluegrass jams in the Columbus area.

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“Fred and George were very encouraging throughout the class and made sure everyone was able to contribute at their level. Challenged us to step out of our comfort zone and helped us join in to make real music.”
“Fred and George made a good team. George had a great sense of humor and was an excellent teacher. Fred was warm, welcoming, encouraging — a natural teacher.”
“Fred is an excellent and supportive teacher and he always made the class fun, interesting and informative.”
“A gifted singer, guitarist, and bass player, George creates a hospitable and instructive jam.”
“George’s open and friendly personality, his musicianship, and his organizational skills helped me regain my interest in playing music at jams.”
“Fred is an excellent and supportive teacher and he always made the class fun, interesting and informative.”
“Fred promotes a welcoming and friendly atmosphere where players can relax and have fun making music together.”
“George is an effective teacher and jam leader whose humble confidence is infectious and reassuring. He inspires me and pushes me beyond my comfort zone.”
“Grateful to have such experienced teachers. They were both very respectful and responsive to all students’ questions.”
“Fred and George made a good team.”
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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)

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)