John David
John David (Glendale, CA) is a master on banjo, mandolin, dobro, guitar, and harmonica. He also plays fiddle and bass. He toured with music luminaries the Limeliters, performed with Leon Redbone, and has recorded for many television shows, commercials, and movie soundtracks. John created two instructional videos, on banjo and mandolin, for the Warner Brothers “Ultimate Beginner” series. While the Denver Post describes him as a “guitarist’s guitarist”, John is also eager to help everyday people with the challenges of learning to jam.
“The atmosphere at the jam workshop made everyone, beginners and experienced alike, feel welcome and comfortable.
“John is really a fabulous teacher who possesses that rare combination: the ability to advance students to another level of proficiency while simultaneously ensuring they really have fun doing it.”
“John made me (and everyone) feel at ease, created a fun atmosphere.”
“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.”
“Since I’ve been playing guitar all my life I really wanted something more advanced when jamming with my guitar, and John’s Level II camps are exactly what I was seeking.”
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Bluegrass Jam Camp
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Bluegrass Jam Camp
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Weekend Jam Camp
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Weekend Jam Camp
Glendale, CA private residence, Glendale, CA, United StatesRegister 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)
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Weekend Jam Camp
Glendale, CA private residence, Glendale, CA, United StatesRegister 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)
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Weekend Jam Camp
Carpinteria State Beach 205 Palm Avenue, Carpinteria, CA, United StatesCalling All Pickers!
You'll be sent student materials as soon as you register.- Learn to jam with people like you
- Hands-on instruction: rhythm, lead, harmony singing
- Learn standard bluegrass repertoire and etiquette
- Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
- Intermediates welcome, given extra challenges
- Only requirement: play G, C, D, A chords (or matching notes on fiddle or bass
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Weekend Jam Camp
Glendale, CA private residence, Glendale, CA, United StatesCalling All Pickers!
You'll be sent student materials as soon as you register.- Learn to jam with people like you
- Hands-on instruction: rhythm, lead, harmony singing
- Learn standard bluegrass repertoire and etiquette
- Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
- Intermediates welcome, given extra challenges
- Only requirement: play G, C, D, A chords (or matching notes on fiddle or bass
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Weekend Jam Camp
Austin, TX private residence, Austin, TX, United StatesCalling All Pickers!
You'll be sent student materials as soon as you register.- Learn to jam with people like you
- Hands-on instruction: rhythm, lead, harmony singing
- Learn standard bluegrass repertoire and etiquette
- Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
- Intermediates welcome, given extra challenges
- Only requirement: play G, C, D, A chords (or matching notes on fiddle or bass
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Level 2 Weekend Jam Camp
Glendale, CA private residence, Glendale, CA, United StatesCalling All Pickers!
You'll be sent student materials as soon as you register.- Learn to jam with people like you
- Hands-on instruction: rhythm, lead, harmony singing
- Learn standard bluegrass repertoire and etiquette
- Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
- Intermediates welcome, given extra challenges
- Only requirement: play G, C, D, A chords (or matching notes on fiddle or bass
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Weekend Jam Camp
Glendale, CA private residence, Glendale, CA, United StatesCalling All Pickers!
You'll be sent student materials as soon as you register.- Learn to jam with people like you
- Hands-on instruction: rhythm, lead, harmony singing
- Learn standard bluegrass repertoire and etiquette
- Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
- Intermediates welcome, given extra challenges
- Only requirement: play G, C, D, A chords (or matching notes on fiddle or bass
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Weekend Jam Camp
Barton Springs Mill 16604 Fitzhugh Rd. Bldg. B, Dripping Springs, TX, United StatesCalling All Pickers!
You'll be sent student materials as soon as you register.- Learn to jam with people like you
- Hands-on instruction: rhythm, lead, harmony singing
- Learn standard bluegrass repertoire and etiquette
- Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
- Intermediates welcome, given extra challenges
- Only requirement: play G, C, D, A chords (or matching notes on fiddle or bass
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Weekend Jam Camp
Glendale, CA private residence, Glendale, CA, United StatesCalling All Pickers!
You'll be sent student materials as soon as you register.- Learn to jam with people like you
- Hands-on instruction: rhythm, lead, harmony singing
- Learn standard bluegrass repertoire and etiquette
- Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
- Intermediates welcome, given extra challenges
- Only requirement: play G, C, D, A chords (or matching notes on fiddle or bass
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Level 2 Weekend Jam Camp
Glendale, CA private residence, Glendale, CA, United StatesCalling All Pickers!
You'll be sent student materials as soon as you register.- Learn to jam with people like you
- Hands-on instruction: rhythm, lead, harmony singing
- Learn standard bluegrass repertoire and etiquette
- Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
- Intermediates welcome, given extra challenges
- Only requirement: play G, C, D, A chords (or matching notes on fiddle or bass
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Jam Class @ Topanga Folk Festival
Glendale, CA private residence, Glendale, CA, United StatesCalling All Pickers!
You'll be sent student materials as soon as you register.- Learn to jam with people like you
- Hands-on instruction: rhythm, lead, harmony singing
- Learn standard bluegrass repertoire and etiquette
- Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
- Intermediates welcome, given extra challenges
- Only requirement: play G, C, D, A chords (or matching notes on fiddle or bass
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Weekend Jam Camp
Glendale, CA private residence, Glendale, CA, United StatesCalling All Pickers!
You'll be sent student materials as soon as you register.- Learn to jam with people like you
- Hands-on instruction: rhythm, lead, harmony singing
- Learn standard bluegrass repertoire and etiquette
- Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
- Intermediates welcome, given extra challenges
- Only requirement: play G, C, D, A chords (or matching notes on fiddle or bass
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Weekend Jam Camp
Carpinteria State Beach 205 Palm Avenue, Carpinteria, CA, United StatesCalling All Pickers!
You'll be sent student materials as soon as you register.- Learn to jam with people like you
- Hands-on instruction: rhythm, lead, harmony singing
- Learn standard bluegrass repertoire and etiquette
- Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
- Intermediates welcome, given extra challenges
- Only requirement: play G, C, D, A chords (or matching notes on fiddle or bass
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Weekend Jam Camp
Glendale, CA private residence, Glendale, CA, United StatesCalling All Pickers!
You'll be sent student materials as soon as you register.- Learn to jam with people like you
- Hands-on instruction: rhythm, lead, harmony singing
- Learn standard bluegrass repertoire and etiquette
- Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
- Intermediates welcome, given extra challenges
- Only requirement: play G, C, D, A chords (or matching notes on fiddle or bass
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Weekend Jam Camp
Barton Springs Mill 16604 Fitzhugh Rd. Bldg. B, Dripping Springs, TX, United StatesCalling All Pickers!
You'll be sent student materials as soon as you register.- Learn to jam with people like you
- Hands-on instruction: rhythm, lead, harmony singing
- Learn standard bluegrass repertoire and etiquette
- Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
- Intermediates welcome, given extra challenges
- Only requirement: play G, C, D, A chords (or matching notes on fiddle or bass
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Level 2 Weekend Jam Camp
Glendale, CA private residence, Glendale, CA, United StatesCalling All Pickers!
You'll be sent student materials as soon as you register.- Learn to jam with people like you
- Hands-on instruction: rhythm, lead, harmony singing
- Learn standard bluegrass repertoire and etiquette
- Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
- Intermediates welcome, given extra challenges
- Only requirement: play G, C, D, A chords (or matching notes on fiddle or bass
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Weekend Jam Camp
Glendale, CA private residence, Glendale, CA, United StatesCalling All Pickers!
You'll be sent student materials as soon as you register.- Learn to jam with people like you
- Hands-on instruction: rhythm, lead, harmony singing
- Learn standard bluegrass repertoire and etiquette
- Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
- Intermediates welcome, given extra challenges
- Only requirement: play G, C, D, A chords (or matching notes on fiddle or bass
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Weekend Jam Camp
Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel 850 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA, United StatesCalling All Pickers!
You'll be sent student materials as soon as you register.- Learn to jam with people like you
- Hands-on instruction: rhythm, lead, harmony singing
- Learn standard bluegrass repertoire and etiquette
- Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
- Intermediates welcome, given extra challenges
- Only requirement: play G, C, D, A chords (or matching notes on fiddle or bass
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Weekend Jam Camp
Barton Springs Mill 16604 Fitzhugh Rd. Bldg. B, Dripping Springs, TX, United StatesCalling All Pickers!
You'll be sent student materials as soon as you register.- Learn to jam with people like you
- Hands-on instruction: rhythm, lead, harmony singing
- Learn standard bluegrass repertoire and etiquette
- Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
- Intermediates welcome, given extra challenges
- Only requirement: play G, C, D, A chords (or matching notes on fiddle or bass
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Weekend Jam Camp
Glendale, CA private residence, Glendale, CA, United StatesCalling All Pickers!
You'll be sent student materials as soon as you register.- Learn to jam with people like you
- Hands-on instruction: rhythm, lead, harmony singing
- Learn standard bluegrass repertoire and etiquette
- Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
- Intermediates welcome, given extra challenges
- Only requirement: play G, C, D, A chords (or matching notes on fiddle or bass
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Level 2 Jam Camp
Glendale, CA private residence, Glendale, CA, United StatesCalling All Pickers!
You'll be sent student materials as soon as you register.- Learn to jam with people like you
- Hands-on instruction: rhythm, lead, harmony singing
- Learn standard bluegrass repertoire and etiquette
- Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
- Intermediates welcome, given extra challenges
- Only requirement: play G, C, D, A chords (or matching notes on fiddle or bass
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Jam Class @ Topanga Folk Festival
King Gillette Ranch 26800 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas, CA, United StatesCalling All Pickers!
You'll be sent student materials as soon as you register.- Learn to jam with people like you
- Hands-on instruction: rhythm, lead, harmony singing
- Learn standard bluegrass repertoire and etiquette
- Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
- Intermediates welcome, given extra challenges
- Only requirement: play G, C, D, A chords (or matching notes on fiddle or bass
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Weekend Jam Camp
Glendale, CA private residence, Glendale, CA, United StatesCalling All Pickers!
You'll be sent student materials as soon as you register.- Learn to jam with people like you
- Hands-on instruction: rhythm, lead, harmony singing
- Learn standard bluegrass repertoire and etiquette
- Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
- Intermediates welcome, given extra challenges
- Only requirement: play G, C, D, A chords (or matching notes on fiddle or bass
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Weekend Jam Camp
Carpinteria State Beach 205 Palm Avenue, Carpinteria, CA, United StatesCalling All Pickers!
You'll be sent student materials as soon as you register.- Learn to jam with people like you
- Hands-on instruction: rhythm, lead, harmony singing
- Learn standard bluegrass repertoire and etiquette
- Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
- Intermediates welcome, given extra challenges
- Only requirement: play G, C, D, A chords (or matching notes on fiddle or bass
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Weekend Jam Camp
Glendale, CA private residence, Glendale, CA, United StatesCalling All Pickers!
You'll be sent student materials as soon as you register.- Learn to jam with people like you
- Hands-on instruction: rhythm, lead, harmony singing
- Learn standard bluegrass repertoire and etiquette
- Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
- Intermediates welcome, given extra challenges
- Only requirement: play G, C, D, A chords (or matching notes on fiddle or bass
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Weekend Jam Camp
Pioneer Farms 10621 Pioneer Farms Dr, Austin, TX, United StatesCalling All Pickers!
You'll be sent student materials as soon as you register.- Learn to jam with people like you
- Hands-on instruction: rhythm, lead, harmony singing
- Learn standard bluegrass repertoire and etiquette
- Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
- Intermediates welcome, given extra challenges
- Only requirement: play G, C, D, A chords (or matching notes on fiddle or bass
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Weekend Jam Camp
San Marcos, CA private residence, San Marcos, CA, United StatesCalling All Pickers!
You'll be sent student materials as soon as you register.- Learn to jam with people like you
- Hands-on instruction: rhythm, lead, harmony singing
- Learn standard bluegrass repertoire and etiquette
- Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
- Intermediates welcome, given extra challenges
- Only requirement: play G, C, D, A chords (or matching notes on fiddle or bass
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Weekend Jam Camp
Glendale, CA private residence, Glendale, CA, United StatesCalling All Pickers!
You'll be sent student materials as soon as you register.- Learn to jam with people like you
- Hands-on instruction: rhythm, lead, harmony singing
- Learn standard bluegrass repertoire and etiquette
- Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
- Intermediates welcome, given extra challenges
- Only requirement: play G, C, D, A chords (or matching notes on fiddle or bass
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Level 2 Bluegrass Camp
Glendale, CA private residence, Glendale, CA, United StatesCalling All Pickers!
You'll be sent student materials as soon as you register.- Learn to jam with people like you
- Hands-on instruction: rhythm, lead, harmony singing
- Learn standard bluegrass repertoire and etiquette
- Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
- Intermediates welcome, given extra challenges
- Only requirement: play G, C, D, A chords (or matching notes on fiddle or bass
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Jam Class @ Topanga Folk Festival
King Gillette Ranch 26800 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas, CA, United StatesCalling All Pickers!
You'll be sent student materials as soon as you register.- Learn to jam with people like you
- Hands-on instruction: rhythm, lead, harmony singing
- Learn standard bluegrass repertoire and etiquette
- Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
- Intermediates welcome, given extra challenges
- Only requirement: play G, C, D, A chords (or matching notes on fiddle or bass
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Weekend Jam Camp
Glendale, CA private residence, Glendale, CA, United StatesTaught by John David Using the Wernick Method Register Tuition: $275 Includes Saturday lunch. $25 off if you register by May 27. $75 deposit holds your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance. Need help? Contact us at tech@letspick.org or complete this form.