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SUMMARY:Weekend Jam Camp
DESCRIPTION:Taught by John David Using the Wernick Method\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGlendale\, CA \n\n\n\nLocated at a private residence; address provided upon registration \n\n\n\nSaturday 9:00am-5:00pm; Sunday 9:00am-4:00pm \n\n\n\nTuition: $275 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIncludes 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs soon as you register you’ll receive our Student Prep Guide with links to our 116 Bluegrass Jam Favorites Playlists. A digital copy of our JAM Songbook will be emailed shortly thereafter\, and you’ll also get a hard copy of the book at your class if you don’t already have one. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMany options for close-by lodging: Glendale Hotel\, Glendale Express (moderate) and Embassy Suites (pricier) are less than 5 miles from the venue\, or Airbnb near Montrose\, CA. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Flyer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail John\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch John Play\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit Teacher’s Website\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch Teacher Teach\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The atmosphere at the jam workshop made everyone\, beginners and experienced alike\, feel welcome and comfortable. \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n“John made me (and everyone) feel at ease\, created a fun atmosphere.” \n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.” \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.”\n\n\n\n“He’s able to teach and play every instrument\, never become annoyed and kept the excitement and energy going all weekend – superb! Organization\, clarity\, pacing (fast clip\, but seemed to work for the group) kindness\, this was the best it could have been.”\n\n\n\n“Thanks for all the help\, especially the suggestions on vocal improvement.”\n\n\n\n“John gets better and better every time I take his class. He’s aware of how everybody in the class is doing and he’s very self-reflective about small things to add/change to improve the experience. I’m hooked.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nTuition: $275 \n\n\n\nIncludes 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. \n\n\nPlease log in or create a new account to register. \n\n\nNeed help? Contact us at tech@letspick.org or complete this form.
URL:https://wernickmethod.org/event/jd-2026-06-glendale
LOCATION:Glendale\, CA\, private residence\, Glendale\, CA\, 91208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp,Southwest
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SUMMARY:Jam Class @ Topanga Folk Festival
DESCRIPTION:Taught by John David using the Wernick Method\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCalabasas\, CA at the Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest & Folk Festival \n\n\n\nKing Gillette Ranch\, 26800 Mullholland Highway\, Calabasas\, CA 91302 \n\n\n\nSunday\, 10:30am-12:30pm \n\n\n\nTuition: FREE \n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\nClass Flyer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is class is free\, but festival admission is required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs soon as you register you’ll receive our Student Prep Guide with links to our 116 Bluegrass Jam Favorites Playlists. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail John\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch John Play\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit Teacher’s Website\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch Teacher Teach\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The atmosphere at the jam workshop made everyone\, beginners and experienced alike\, feel welcome and comfortable. \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n“John made me (and everyone) feel at ease\, created a fun atmosphere.” \n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.” \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.”\n\n\n\n“He’s able to teach and play every instrument\, never become annoyed and kept the excitement and energy going all weekend – superb! Organization\, clarity\, pacing (fast clip\, but seemed to work for the group) kindness\, this was the best it could have been.”\n\n\n\n“Thanks for all the help\, especially the suggestions on vocal improvement.”\n\n\n\n“John gets better and better every time I take his class. He’s aware of how everybody in the class is doing and he’s very self-reflective about small things to add/change to improve the experience. I’m hooked.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nTuition: FREE \n\n\n\nThis class is free\, but festival admission is required. \n\n\nPlease log in or create a new account to register. \n\n\nNeed help? Contact us at tech@letspick.org or complete this form.
URL:https://wernickmethod.org/event/jd-2026-05-calabasas
LOCATION:King Gillette Ranch\, 26800 Mulholland Highway\, Calabasas\, CA\, 91302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival Class,Southwest
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SUMMARY:Level 2 Bluegrass Camp
DESCRIPTION:Taught by John David Using the Wernick Method\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGlendale\, CA \n\n\n\nLocated at a private residence; address provided upon registration \n\n\n\nSaturday 9:00am-5:00pm; Sunday 9:00am-4:00pm \n\n\n\nTuition: $275 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIncludes Saturday lunch. $25 off if you register by April 2. $75 deposit holds your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs soon as you register you’ll receive our Student Prep Guide with links to our 116 Bluegrass Jam Favorites Playlists. A digital copy of our JAM Songbook will be emailed shortly thereafter\, and you’ll also get a hard copy of the book at your class if you don’t already have one. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMany options for close-by lodging: Glendale Hotel\, Glendale Express (moderate) and Embassy Suites (pricier) are less than 5 miles from the venue\, or Airbnb near Montrose\, CA. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLevel 2 Camp: Designed for Wernick Method graduates and others comfortable with the basics\, soloing in different keys (exceptions below)\, finding melodies\, leading songs\, slightly faster tempos\, who want a more challenging experience. Any questions about qualifications\, contact John. The goal of this camp will be to elevate your skills both collectively and individually\, to give you ideas for better soloing\, singing\, backup and ensemble playing and provide the opportunity to put those ideas into action with immediate feedback. Topics of emphasis will include: \n\n\n\n\nrhythm and backup playing with focus on how it works in a live band situation\n\n\n\ndeveloping your soloing style (optional for rhythm only guitarists and bassists)\n\n\n\nlearning and understanding fiddle tunes and instrumentals\n\n\n\ntrio harmony singing (for those who can carry a part)\n\n\n\n\nWe will also look at handling more demanding chord changes\, moveable ideas for soloing in different positions\, and mastering different keys. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Flyer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail John\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch John Play\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit Teacher’s Website\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch Teacher Teach\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The atmosphere at the jam workshop made everyone\, beginners and experienced alike\, feel welcome and comfortable. \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n“John made me (and everyone) feel at ease\, created a fun atmosphere.” \n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.” \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.”\n\n\n\n“He’s able to teach and play every instrument\, never become annoyed and kept the excitement and energy going all weekend – superb! Organization\, clarity\, pacing (fast clip\, but seemed to work for the group) kindness\, this was the best it could have been.”\n\n\n\n“Thanks for all the help\, especially the suggestions on vocal improvement.”\n\n\n\n“John gets better and better every time I take his class. He’s aware of how everybody in the class is doing and he’s very self-reflective about small things to add/change to improve the experience. I’m hooked.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nTuition: $275 \n\n\n\nIncludes Saturday lunch. $25 off if you register by April 2. $75 deposit holds your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance. \n\n\nPlease log in or create a new account to register. \n\n\nNeed help? Contact us at tech@letspick.org or complete this form.
URL:https://wernickmethod.org/event/jd-2026-05-glendale
LOCATION:Glendale\, CA\, private residence\, Glendale\, CA\, 91208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp,Level 2,Southwest
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wernickmethod.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/john-david-teaching01.jpg
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SUMMARY:Weekend Jam Camp
DESCRIPTION:Taught by John David Using the Wernick Method\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGlendale\, CA \n\n\n\nLocated at a private residence; address provided upon registration \n\n\n\nSaturday 9:00am-5:00pm; Sunday 9:00am-4:00pm (previously scheduled for Apr 25-26) \n\n\n\nTuition: $275 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIncludes Saturday lunch. $25 off if you register by March 18. $75 deposit holds your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs soon as you register you’ll receive our Student Prep Guide with links to our 116 Bluegrass Jam Favorites Playlists. A digital copy of our JAM Songbook will be emailed shortly thereafter\, and you’ll also get a hard copy of the book at your class if you don’t already have one. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMany options for close-by lodging: Glendale Hotel\, Glendale Express (moderate) and Embassy Suites (pricier) are less than 5 miles from the venue\, or Airbnb near Montrose\, CA. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Flyer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail John\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch John Play\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit Teacher’s Website\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch Teacher Teach\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The atmosphere at the jam workshop made everyone\, beginners and experienced alike\, feel welcome and comfortable. \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n“John made me (and everyone) feel at ease\, created a fun atmosphere.” \n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.” \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.”\n\n\n\n“He’s able to teach and play every instrument\, never become annoyed and kept the excitement and energy going all weekend – superb! Organization\, clarity\, pacing (fast clip\, but seemed to work for the group) kindness\, this was the best it could have been.”\n\n\n\n“Thanks for all the help\, especially the suggestions on vocal improvement.”\n\n\n\n“John gets better and better every time I take his class. He’s aware of how everybody in the class is doing and he’s very self-reflective about small things to add/change to improve the experience. I’m hooked.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nTuition: $275 \n\n\n\nIncludes Saturday lunch. $25 off if you register by March 18. $75 deposit holds your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance. \n\n\nPlease log in or create a new account to register. \n\n\nNeed help? Contact us at tech@letspick.org or complete this form.
URL:https://wernickmethod.org/event/jd-2026-04-glendale
LOCATION:Glendale\, CA\, private residence\, Glendale\, CA\, 91208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp,Southwest
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wernickmethod.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/john-david-teaching01.jpg
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T235959
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CREATED:20251206T015032Z
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SUMMARY:Weekend Jam Camp
DESCRIPTION:Taught by John David Using the Wernick Method\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSan Marcos\, CA \n\n\n\nLocated at a private residence (North San Diego County\, 3 miles from Hwy 78); address provided upon registration \n\n\n\nSaturday 9:30am-5:30pm; Sunday 9:00am-4:00pm \n\n\n\nTuition: $300 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIncludes Saturday and Sunday lunch. $25 off if you register by March 11. $75 deposit holds your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs soon as you register you’ll receive our Student Prep Guide with links to our 116 Bluegrass Jam Favorites Playlists. A digital copy of our JAM Songbook will be emailed shortly thereafter\, and you’ll also get a hard copy of the book at your class if you don’t already have one. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMany options for close-by lodging: Glendale Hotel\, Glendale Express (moderate) and Embassy Suites (pricier) are less than 5 miles from the venue\, or Airbnb near Montrose\, CA. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n$25 discount for the next2 fiddle or mandolin students who register! \n\n\n\n\nBanjos Are Full! \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the waitlist; space may open up. \n\n\n\n\n\nBanjo Waitlist Form\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Flyer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail John\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch John Play\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit Teacher’s Website\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch Teacher Teach\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The atmosphere at the jam workshop made everyone\, beginners and experienced alike\, feel welcome and comfortable. \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n“John made me (and everyone) feel at ease\, created a fun atmosphere.” \n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.” \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.”\n\n\n\n“He’s able to teach and play every instrument\, never become annoyed and kept the excitement and energy going all weekend – superb! Organization\, clarity\, pacing (fast clip\, but seemed to work for the group) kindness\, this was the best it could have been.”\n\n\n\n“Thanks for all the help\, especially the suggestions on vocal improvement.”\n\n\n\n“John gets better and better every time I take his class. He’s aware of how everybody in the class is doing and he’s very self-reflective about small things to add/change to improve the experience. I’m hooked.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nTuition: $300 \n\n\n\nIncludes Saturday and Sunday lunch. $25 off if you register by March 11. $75 deposit holds your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance. \n\n\nPlease log in or create a new account to register. \n\n\nNeed help? Contact us at tech@letspick.org or complete this form.
URL:https://wernickmethod.org/event/jd-2026-04-sanmarcos
LOCATION:San Marcos\, CA\, private residence\, San Marcos\, CA\, 92078\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp,Southwest
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wernickmethod.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/john-david-teaching01.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T235959
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CREATED:20251113T162715Z
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UID:10001052-1774051200-1774223999@wernickmethod.org
SUMMARY:Weekend Jam Camp
DESCRIPTION:Taught by John David using the Wernick Method\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAustin\, TX \n\n\n\nPioneer Farms\, 10621 Pioneer Farms Dr\, Austin TX 78754 (northeast Austin) \n\n\n\nSaturday 9:30am-5:30pm; Sunday 9:00am-4:00pm \n\n\n\nTuition: $300 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIncludes admission to Pioneer Farms (both days). $25 off if you register by February 21. $75 deposit holds your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs soon as you register you’ll receive our Student Prep Guide with links to our 116 Bluegrass Jam Favorites Playlists. A digital copy of our JAM Songbook will be emailed shortly thereafter\, and you’ll also get a hard copy of the book at your class if you don’t already have one. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Pioneer Farms rate at Courtyard Austin North/Parmer Lane; only available online through this link (don’t call hotel for booking). Other Pioneer Farm rates available here; scroll down to Hotel Partners.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuitars Are Full! \n\n\n\nJoin the waitlist; space may open up. \n\n\n\n\n\nGuitar Waitlist Form\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Flyer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail John\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch John Play\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit Teacher’s Website\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch Teacher Teach\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The atmosphere at the jam workshop made everyone\, beginners and experienced alike\, feel welcome and comfortable. \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n“John made me (and everyone) feel at ease\, created a fun atmosphere.” \n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.” \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.”\n\n\n\n“He’s able to teach and play every instrument\, never become annoyed and kept the excitement and energy going all weekend – superb! Organization\, clarity\, pacing (fast clip\, but seemed to work for the group) kindness\, this was the best it could have been.”\n\n\n\n“Thanks for all the help\, especially the suggestions on vocal improvement.”\n\n\n\n“John gets better and better every time I take his class. He’s aware of how everybody in the class is doing and he’s very self-reflective about small things to add/change to improve the experience. I’m hooked.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nTuition: $300 \n\n\n\nIncludes admission to Pioneer Farms (both days). $25 off if you register by February 21. $75 deposit holds your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance. \n\n\nPlease log in or create a new account to register. \n\n\nNeed help? Contact us at tech@letspick.org or complete this form.
URL:https://wernickmethod.org/event/jd-2026-03-austin
LOCATION:Pioneer Farms\, 10621 Pioneer Farms Dr\, Austin\, TX\, 78754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp,South Central
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T235959
DTSTAMP:20250928T134950Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T134950Z
UID:10001022-1769212800-1769385599@wernickmethod.org
SUMMARY:Weekend Jam Camp
DESCRIPTION:Taught by John David Using the Wernick Method\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGlendale\, CA \n\n\n\nLocated at a private residence; address provided upon registration \n\n\n\nSaturday 9:00am-5:00pm; Sunday 9:00am-4:00pm \n\n\n\nTuition: $275 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIncludes Saturday lunch. $25 off if you register by December 24. $75 deposit holds your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs soon as you register you’ll receive our Student Prep Guide with links to our 116 Bluegrass Jam Favorites Playlists. A digital copy of our JAM Songbook will be emailed shortly thereafter\, and you’ll also get a hard copy of the book at your class if you don’t already have one. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMany options for close-by lodging: Glendale Hotel\, Glendale Express (moderate) and Embassy Suites (pricier) are less than 5 miles from the venue\, or Airbnb near Montrose\, CA. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Flyer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail John\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch John Play\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit Teacher’s Website\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch Teacher Teach\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The atmosphere at the jam workshop made everyone\, beginners and experienced alike\, feel welcome and comfortable. \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n“John made me (and everyone) feel at ease\, created a fun atmosphere.” \n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.” \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.”\n\n\n\n“He’s able to teach and play every instrument\, never become annoyed and kept the excitement and energy going all weekend – superb! Organization\, clarity\, pacing (fast clip\, but seemed to work for the group) kindness\, this was the best it could have been.”\n\n\n\n“Thanks for all the help\, especially the suggestions on vocal improvement.”\n\n\n\n“John gets better and better every time I take his class. He’s aware of how everybody in the class is doing and he’s very self-reflective about small things to add/change to improve the experience. I’m hooked.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nTuition: $275 \n\n\n\nIncludes Saturday lunch. $25 off if you register by December 24. $75 deposit holds your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance. \n\n\nPlease log in or create a new account to register. \n\n\nNeed help? Contact us at tech@letspick.org or complete this form.
URL:https://wernickmethod.org/event/jd-2026-01-glendale
LOCATION:Glendale\, CA\, private residence\, Glendale\, CA\, 91208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp,Southwest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T235959
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UID:10000860-1758326400-1758499199@wernickmethod.org
SUMMARY:Weekend Jam Camp
DESCRIPTION:Taught by John David Using the Wernick Method\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCarpinteria\, CA \n\n\n\nCarpinteria State Beach\, 205 Palm Avenue\, Carpinteria\, CA 93013 (12 miles from Santa Barbara) \n\n\n\nSaturday 9:30am-5:30pm; Sunday 9am-4pm \n\n\n\nTuition: $275 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$25 off if you register by August 20. $75 deposit holds your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou will be sent the full set of of student materials as soon as you register: our Student Prep Guide including the Bluegrass Jam Favorites Playlist Guide\, and the JAM Songbook. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn addition to local hotels\, tent and RV camping are available at Carpinteria State Beach Campground. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Flyer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail John\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch John Play\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit Teacher’s Website\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch Teacher Teach\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The atmosphere at the jam workshop made everyone\, beginners and experienced alike\, feel welcome and comfortable. \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n“John made me (and everyone) feel at ease\, created a fun atmosphere.” \n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.” \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.”\n\n\n\n“He’s able to teach and play every instrument\, never become annoyed and kept the excitement and energy going all weekend – superb! Organization\, clarity\, pacing (fast clip\, but seemed to work for the group) kindness\, this was the best it could have been.”\n\n\n\n“Thanks for all the help\, especially the suggestions on vocal improvement.”\n\n\n\n“John gets better and better every time I take his class. He’s aware of how everybody in the class is doing and he’s very self-reflective about small things to add/change to improve the experience. I’m hooked.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nTuition: $275 \n\n\n\n$25 off if you register by August 20. $75 deposit holds your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance. \n\n\nPlease log in or create a new account to register. \n\n\nNeed help? Contact us at tech@letspick.org or complete this form.
URL:https://wernickmethod.org/event/jd-2025-09-carpinteria
LOCATION:Carpinteria State Beach\, 205 Palm Avenue\, Carpinteria\, CA\, 93013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp,Level 1,Southwest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T235959
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CREATED:20241113T215308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250628T174849Z
UID:10000871-1750464000-1750636799@wernickmethod.org
SUMMARY:Weekend Jam Camp
DESCRIPTION:Taught by John David Using the Wernick Method\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGlendale\, CA \n\n\n\nLocated at a private residence; address provided upon registration \n\n\n\nSaturday 9:00am-5:00pm; Sunday 9:00am-4:00pm \n\n\n\nTuition: $275 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIncludes Saturday lunch. $25 off if you register by May 21. $75 deposit holds your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou will be sent the full set of of student materials as soon as you register: our Student Prep Guide including the Bluegrass Jam Favorites Playlist Guide\, and the JAM Songbook. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMany options for close-by lodging: Glendale Hotel\, Glendale Express (moderate) and Embassy Suites (pricier) are less than 5 miles from the venue\, or Airbnb near Montrose\, CA. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Flyer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail John\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch John Play\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit Teacher’s Website\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch Teacher Teach\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The atmosphere at the jam workshop made everyone\, beginners and experienced alike\, feel welcome and comfortable. \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n“John made me (and everyone) feel at ease\, created a fun atmosphere.” \n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.” \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.”\n\n\n\n“He’s able to teach and play every instrument\, never become annoyed and kept the excitement and energy going all weekend – superb! Organization\, clarity\, pacing (fast clip\, but seemed to work for the group) kindness\, this was the best it could have been.”\n\n\n\n“Thanks for all the help\, especially the suggestions on vocal improvement.”\n\n\n\n“John gets better and better every time I take his class. He’s aware of how everybody in the class is doing and he’s very self-reflective about small things to add/change to improve the experience. I’m hooked.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nTuition: $275 \n\n\n\nIncludes Saturday lunch. $25 off if you register by May 21. $75 deposit holds your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance. \n\n\nPlease log in or create a new account to register. \n\n\nNeed help? Contact us at tech@letspick.org or complete this form.
URL:https://wernickmethod.org/event/jd-2025-06-glendale
LOCATION:Glendale\, CA\, private residence\, Glendale\, CA\, 91208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp,Level 1,Southwest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T123000
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SUMMARY:Jam Class @ Topanga Folk Festival
DESCRIPTION:Taught by John David using the Wernick Method\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCalabasas\, CA at the Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest & Folk Festival \n\n\n\nKing Gillette Ranch\, 26800 Mullholland Highway\, Calabasas\, CA 91302 \n\n\n\nSunday\, 10:30am-12:30pm \n\n\n\nTuition: FREE \n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\nClass Flyer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is class is free\, but festival admission is required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou will be sent the full set of of student materials as soon as you register: our Student Prep Guide including the Bluegrass Jam Favorites Playlist Guide. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail John\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch John Play\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit Teacher’s Website\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch Teacher Teach\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The atmosphere at the jam workshop made everyone\, beginners and experienced alike\, feel welcome and comfortable. \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n“John made me (and everyone) feel at ease\, created a fun atmosphere.” \n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.” \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.”\n\n\n\n“He’s able to teach and play every instrument\, never become annoyed and kept the excitement and energy going all weekend – superb! Organization\, clarity\, pacing (fast clip\, but seemed to work for the group) kindness\, this was the best it could have been.”\n\n\n\n“Thanks for all the help\, especially the suggestions on vocal improvement.”\n\n\n\n“John gets better and better every time I take his class. He’s aware of how everybody in the class is doing and he’s very self-reflective about small things to add/change to improve the experience. I’m hooked.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nTuition: FREE \n\n\n\nThis class is free\, but festival admission is required. \n\n\nPlease log in or create a new account to register. \n\n\nNeed help? Contact us at tech@letspick.org or complete this form.
URL:https://wernickmethod.org/event/jd-2025-05-calabasas
LOCATION:King Gillette Ranch\, 26800 Mulholland Highway\, Calabasas\, CA\, 91302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival Class,Southwest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T235959
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CREATED:20241120T211521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250628T180031Z
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SUMMARY:Level 2 Jam Camp
DESCRIPTION:Taught by John David Using the Wernick Method\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGlendale\, CA \n\n\n\nLocated at a private residence; address provided upon registration \n\n\n\nSaturday 9:00am-5:00pm; Sunday 9:00am-4:00pm \n\n\n\nTuition: $275 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIncludes Saturday lunch. $25 off if you register by April 3. $75 deposit holds your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou will be sent the full set of of student materials as soon as you register\, including our Class Preparation Guide\, Bluegrass Jam Favorites Playlist Guide\, Recommended Resources\, JAM Songbook and more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMany options for close-by lodging: Glendale Hotel\, Glendale Express (moderate) and Embassy Suites (pricier) are less than 5 miles from the venue\, or Airbnb near Montrose\, CA. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLevel 2 Camp: Designed for Wernick Method graduates and others comfortable with the basics\, soloing in different keys (exceptions below)\, finding melodies\, leading songs\, slightly faster tempos\, who want a more challenging experience. Any questions about qualifications\, contact John. The goal of this camp will be to elevate your skills both collectively and individually\, to give you ideas for better soloing\, singing\, backup and ensemble playing and provide the opportunity to put those ideas into action with immediate feedback. Topics of emphasis will include: \n\n\n\n\nrhythm and backup playing with focus on how it works in a live band situation\n\n\n\ndeveloping your soloing style (optional for rhythm only guitarists and bassists)\n\n\n\nlearning and understanding fiddle tunes and instrumentals\n\n\n\ntrio harmony singing (for those who can carry a part)\n\n\n\n\nWe will also look at handling more demanding chord changes\, moveable ideas for soloing in different positions\, and mastering different keys. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Flyer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail John\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch John Play\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit Teacher’s Website\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch Teacher Teach\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The atmosphere at the jam workshop made everyone\, beginners and experienced alike\, feel welcome and comfortable. \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n“John made me (and everyone) feel at ease\, created a fun atmosphere.” \n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.” \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.”\n\n\n\n“He’s able to teach and play every instrument\, never become annoyed and kept the excitement and energy going all weekend – superb! Organization\, clarity\, pacing (fast clip\, but seemed to work for the group) kindness\, this was the best it could have been.”\n\n\n\n“Thanks for all the help\, especially the suggestions on vocal improvement.”\n\n\n\n“John gets better and better every time I take his class. He’s aware of how everybody in the class is doing and he’s very self-reflective about small things to add/change to improve the experience. I’m hooked.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nTuition: $275 \n\n\n\nIncludes Saturday lunch. $25 off if you register by October 22. $75 deposit holds your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance. \n\n\nPlease log in or create a new account to register. \n\n\nNeed help? Contact us at tech@letspick.org or complete this form.
URL:https://wernickmethod.org/event/jd-2025-05-glendale
LOCATION:Glendale\, CA\, private residence\, Glendale\, CA\, 91208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp,Level 2,Southwest
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SUMMARY:Weekend Jam Camp
DESCRIPTION:Taught by John David Using the Wernick Method\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGlendale\, CA \n\n\n\nLocated at a private residence; address provided upon registration \n\n\n\nSaturday 9:00am-5:00pm; Sunday 9:00am-4:00pm \n\n\n\nTuition: $275 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIncludes Saturday lunch. $25 off if you register by March 26. $75 deposit holds your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou will be sent the full set of of student materials as soon as you register\, including our Class Preparation Guide\, Bluegrass Jam Favorites Playlist Guide\, Recommended Resources\, JAM Songbook and more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMany options for close-by lodging: Glendale Hotel\, Glendale Express (moderate) and Embassy Suites (pricier) are less than 5 miles from the venue\, or Airbnb near Montrose\, CA. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Flyer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail John\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch John Play\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit Teacher’s Website\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch Teacher Teach\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The atmosphere at the jam workshop made everyone\, beginners and experienced alike\, feel welcome and comfortable. \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n“John made me (and everyone) feel at ease\, created a fun atmosphere.” \n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.” \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.”\n\n\n\n“He’s able to teach and play every instrument\, never become annoyed and kept the excitement and energy going all weekend – superb! Organization\, clarity\, pacing (fast clip\, but seemed to work for the group) kindness\, this was the best it could have been.”\n\n\n\n“Thanks for all the help\, especially the suggestions on vocal improvement.”\n\n\n\n“John gets better and better every time I take his class. He’s aware of how everybody in the class is doing and he’s very self-reflective about small things to add/change to improve the experience. I’m hooked.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nTuition: $275 \n\n\n\nIncludes Saturday lunch. $25 off if you register by March 26. $75 deposit holds your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance. \n\n\nPlease log in or create a new account to register. \n\n\nNeed help? Contact us at tech@letspick.org or complete this form.
URL:https://wernickmethod.org/event/jd-2025-04-glendale
LOCATION:Glendale\, CA\, private residence\, Glendale\, CA\, 91208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp,Level 1,Southwest
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SUMMARY:Weekend Jam Camp
DESCRIPTION:Taught by John David using the Wernick Method\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDripping Springs\, TX \n\n\n\nBarton Springs Mill\, 16604 Fitzhugh Rd. Bldg. B\, Dripping Springs\, TX 78620 — just 20 miles from Austin \n\n\n\nSaturday 9:30am-5:30pm; Sunday 9:00am-4:00pm \n\n\n\nTuition: $275 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$25 off if you register by Feb 22. $75 deposit holds your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou will be sent the full set of of student materials as soon as you register\, including our Class Preparation Guide\, Bluegrass Jam Favorites Playlist Guide\, Recommended Resources\, JAM Songbook and more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial jam camp rate at Hampton Inn and Suites Austin–Lakeway\, 13 miles from venue. $149 per night\, includes hot breakfast. Rate expires Friday\, February 28. Only available online through this link (don’t call hotel for booking). The link may not work on mobile devices\, so best to use desktop/laptop. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHIS CLASS IS FULL! \n\n\n\nPlease join the waitlist in case a spot opens up. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Waitlist\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Flyer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail John\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch John Play\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit Teacher’s Website\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch Teacher Teach\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The atmosphere at the jam workshop made everyone\, beginners and experienced alike\, feel welcome and comfortable. \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n“John made me (and everyone) feel at ease\, created a fun atmosphere.” \n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.” \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.”\n\n\n\n“He’s able to teach and play every instrument\, never become annoyed and kept the excitement and energy going all weekend – superb! Organization\, clarity\, pacing (fast clip\, but seemed to work for the group) kindness\, this was the best it could have been.”\n\n\n\n“Thanks for all the help\, especially the suggestions on vocal improvement.”\n\n\n\n“John gets better and better every time I take his class. He’s aware of how everybody in the class is doing and he’s very self-reflective about small things to add/change to improve the experience. I’m hooked.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nTuition: $275 \n\n\n\n$25 off if you register by Feb 22. $75 deposit holds your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance. \n\n\nPlease log in or create a new account to register. \n\n\nNeed help? Contact us at tech@letspick.org or complete this form.
URL:https://wernickmethod.org/event/jd-2025-03-drippingsprings
LOCATION:Barton Springs Mill\, 16604 Fitzhugh Rd. Bldg. B\, Dripping Springs\, TX\, 78620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp,Level 1,South Central
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T235959
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SUMMARY:Weekend Jam Camp
DESCRIPTION:Taught by John David Using the Wernick Method\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCarlsbad\, CA \n\n\n\nCarlsbad by the Sea Hotel\, 850 Palomar Airport Rd\, Carlsbad CA 92011 (near San Diego and Legoland) \n\n\n\nSaturday 9:30am-5:30pm; Sunday 9:00am-4:00pm \n\n\n\nTuition: $275 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$25 off if you register by January 1st. $75 deposit holds your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou will be sent the full set of of student materials as soon as you register\, including our Class Preparation Guide\, Bluegrass Jam Favorites Playlist Guide\, Recommended Resources\, JAM Songbook and more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial rate available: $135\, resort fee waived\, parking included. From this reservation page\, select “Do you have a group code” and use “Bluegrass Jam Camp”. During the process\, an amenities fee popup will display; click “Continue with Booking” and the fees will be waived at the time of payment when you check in. Or call Nikki 760-438-7880 x511 to book. Do NOT call the reservation line. The Windmill Food Hall offers many options and is steps away from the venue. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Flyer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail John\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch John Play\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit Teacher’s Website\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch Teacher Teach\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The atmosphere at the jam workshop made everyone\, beginners and experienced alike\, feel welcome and comfortable. \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n“John made me (and everyone) feel at ease\, created a fun atmosphere.” \n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.” \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.”\n\n\n\n“He’s able to teach and play every instrument\, never become annoyed and kept the excitement and energy going all weekend – superb! Organization\, clarity\, pacing (fast clip\, but seemed to work for the group) kindness\, this was the best it could have been.”\n\n\n\n“Thanks for all the help\, especially the suggestions on vocal improvement.”\n\n\n\n“John gets better and better every time I take his class. He’s aware of how everybody in the class is doing and he’s very self-reflective about small things to add/change to improve the experience. I’m hooked.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nTuition: $275 \n\n\n\n$25 off if you register by January 1st. $75 deposit holds your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance. \n\n\nPlease log in or create a new account to register. \n\n\nNeed help? Contact us at tech@letspick.org or complete this form.
URL:https://wernickmethod.org/event/jd-2025-02-carlsbad
LOCATION:Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel\, 850 Palomar Airport Rd\, Carlsbad\, CA\, 92011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp,Level 1,Southwest
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SUMMARY:Weekend Jam Camp
DESCRIPTION:Taught by John David Using the Wernick Method\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGlendale\, CA \n\n\n\nLocated at a private residence; address provided upon registration \n\n\n\nSaturday 9:00am-5:00pm; Sunday 9:00am-4:00pm \n\n\n\nTuition: $275 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIncludes Saturday lunch. $25 off if you register by Dec 25. $75 deposit holds your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou will be sent the full set of of student materials as soon as you register\, including our Class Preparation Guide\, Bluegrass Jam Favorites Playlist Guide\, Recommended Resources\, JAM Songbook and more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMany options for close-by lodging: Glendale Hotel\, Glendale Express (moderate) and Embassy Suites (pricier) are less than 5 miles from the venue\, or Airbnb near Montrose\, CA. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Flyer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail John\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch John Play\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit Teacher’s Website\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch Teacher Teach\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The atmosphere at the jam workshop made everyone\, beginners and experienced alike\, feel welcome and comfortable. \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n“John made me (and everyone) feel at ease\, created a fun atmosphere.” \n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.” \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.”\n\n\n\n“He’s able to teach and play every instrument\, never become annoyed and kept the excitement and energy going all weekend – superb! Organization\, clarity\, pacing (fast clip\, but seemed to work for the group) kindness\, this was the best it could have been.”\n\n\n\n“Thanks for all the help\, especially the suggestions on vocal improvement.”\n\n\n\n“John gets better and better every time I take his class. He’s aware of how everybody in the class is doing and he’s very self-reflective about small things to add/change to improve the experience. I’m hooked.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nTuition: $275 \n\n\n\nIncludes Saturday lunch. $25 off if you register by Dec 25. $75 deposit holds your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance. \n\n\nPlease log in or create a new account to register. \n\n\nNeed help? Contact us at tech@letspick.org or complete this form.
URL:https://wernickmethod.org/event/jd-2025-01-glendale
LOCATION:Glendale\, CA\, private residence\, Glendale\, CA\, 91208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp,Level 1,Southwest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T000000
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UID:10000696-1731715200-1731887999@wernickmethod.org
SUMMARY:Level 2 Weekend Jam Camp
DESCRIPTION:Taught by John David using the Wernick Method\n\n\n\n\n\nGlendale\, CA \n\n\n\nLocated at a private residence; address provided upon registration \n\n\n\nSaturday 9am-5pm; Sunday 9am-4pm \n\n\n\nTuition: $275  \n\n\n\nIncludes Saturday lunch. $25 off through Oct 16. $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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMany options for close-by lodging:  Glendale Express (moderate) and Embassy Suites (pricier) are less that 5 miles from the venue. More at hotels.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Flyer\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLevel 2 Camp: Designed for Wernick Method graduates and others comfortable with the basics\, soloing in different keys (exceptions below)\, finding melodies\, leading songs\, slightly faster tempos\, who want a more challenging experience. Any questions about qualifications\, contact John. The goal of this camp will be to elevate your skills both collectively and individually\, to give you ideas for better soloing\, singing\, backup and ensemble playing and provide the opportunity to put those ideas into action with immediate feedback. Topics of emphasis will include: \n\n\n\n\nrhythm and backup playing with focus on how it works in a live band situation\n\n\n\ndeveloping your soloing style (optional for rhythm only guitarists and bassists)\n\n\n\nlearning and understanding fiddle tunes and instrumentals\n\n\n\ntrio harmony singing (for those who can carry a part)\n\n\n\n\nWe will also look at handling more demanding chord changes\, moveable ideas for soloing in different positions\, and mastering different keys. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail John\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch John Play\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit Teacher’s Website\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch Teacher Teach\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The atmosphere at the jam workshop made everyone\, beginners and experienced alike\, feel welcome and comfortable. \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n“John made me (and everyone) feel at ease\, created a fun atmosphere.” \n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.” \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.”\n\n\n\n“He’s able to teach and play every instrument\, never become annoyed and kept the excitement and energy going all weekend – superb! Organization\, clarity\, pacing (fast clip\, but seemed to work for the group) kindness\, this was the best it could have been.”\n\n\n\n“Thanks for all the help\, especially the suggestions on vocal improvement.”\n\n\n\n“John gets better and better every time I take his class. He’s aware of how everybody in the class is doing and he’s very self-reflective about small things to add/change to improve the experience. I’m hooked.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nTuition: $275 \n\n\n\nIncludes Saturday lunch. $25 off through Oct 16. $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. \n\n\nPlease log in or create a new account to register.
URL:https://wernickmethod.org/event/jd-2024-11-glendale
LOCATION:Glendale\, CA\, private residence\, Glendale\, CA\, 91208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp,Featured,Level 2,Southwest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241103T235959
DTSTAMP:20241105T182337Z
CREATED:20240327T144618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T182337Z
UID:10000762-1730505600-1730678399@wernickmethod.org
SUMMARY:Weekend Jam Camp
DESCRIPTION:Taught by John David using the Wernick Method\n\n\n\n\n\nDripping Springs\, TX \n\n\n\nBarton Springs Mill\, 16604 Fitzhugh Rd. Bldg. B\, Dripping Springs\, TX 78620 — just 20 miles from Austin \n\n\n\nSaturday 9:30am-5:30pm; Sunday 9am-4pm \n\n\n\nTuition: $275 \n\n\n\n$25 off through Oct 2nd. $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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecommended lodging 13 miles from venue: Hampton Inn and Suites Austin–LakewaySpecial Jam Camp rate: $114 per night\, includes hot breakfast.This rate expires October 11\, is only available online through the link above (don’t call hotel for booking). The link above usually won’t work on mobile devices\, so best to use desktop/laptop \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail John\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch John Play\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit Teacher’s Website\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch Teacher Teach\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The atmosphere at the jam workshop made everyone\, beginners and experienced alike\, feel welcome and comfortable. \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n“John made me (and everyone) feel at ease\, created a fun atmosphere.” \n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.” \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.”\n\n\n\n“He’s able to teach and play every instrument\, never become annoyed and kept the excitement and energy going all weekend – superb! Organization\, clarity\, pacing (fast clip\, but seemed to work for the group) kindness\, this was the best it could have been.”\n\n\n\n“Thanks for all the help\, especially the suggestions on vocal improvement.”\n\n\n\n“John gets better and better every time I take his class. He’s aware of how everybody in the class is doing and he’s very self-reflective about small things to add/change to improve the experience. I’m hooked.”
URL:https://wernickmethod.org/event/jd-2024-11-drippingsprings
LOCATION:Barton Springs Mill\, 16604 Fitzhugh Rd. Bldg. B\, Dripping Springs\, TX\, 78620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp,Level 1,South Central
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T235959
DTSTAMP:20241101T214518Z
CREATED:20231129T221946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T214518Z
UID:10000699-1727481600-1727654399@wernickmethod.org
SUMMARY:Weekend Jam Camp
DESCRIPTION:Taught by John David using the Wernick Method\n\n\n\n\n\nGlendale\, CA \n\n\n\nLocated at a private residence; address provided upon registration \n\n\n\nSaturday 9am-5pm; Sunday 9am-4pm \n\n\n\nTuition: $275  \n\n\n\nIncludes Saturday lunch. $25 off if you register by Aug 28. $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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMany options for close-by lodging:  Glendale Express (moderate) and Embassy Suites (pricier) are less that 5 miles from the venue. More at hotels.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail John\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch John Play\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit Teacher’s Website\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch Teacher Teach\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The atmosphere at the jam workshop made everyone\, beginners and experienced alike\, feel welcome and comfortable. \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n“John made me (and everyone) feel at ease\, created a fun atmosphere.” \n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.” \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.”\n\n\n\n“He’s able to teach and play every instrument\, never become annoyed and kept the excitement and energy going all weekend – superb! Organization\, clarity\, pacing (fast clip\, but seemed to work for the group) kindness\, this was the best it could have been.”\n\n\n\n“Thanks for all the help\, especially the suggestions on vocal improvement.”\n\n\n\n“John gets better and better every time I take his class. He’s aware of how everybody in the class is doing and he’s very self-reflective about small things to add/change to improve the experience. I’m hooked.”
URL:https://wernickmethod.org/event/jd-2024-09-glendale
LOCATION:Glendale\, CA\, private residence\, Glendale\, CA\, 91208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp,Level 1,Southwest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T235959
DTSTAMP:20241105T181831Z
CREATED:20231129T232042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T181831Z
UID:10000700-1726876800-1727049599@wernickmethod.org
SUMMARY:Weekend Jam Camp
DESCRIPTION:Taught by John David using the Wernick Method\n\n\n\n\n\nCarpinteria\, CA \n\n\n\nCarpinteria State Beach\, 205 Palm Avenue\, Carpinteria\, CA 93013 (12 miles from Santa Barbara) \n\n\n\nSaturday 9:30am-5:30pm; Sunday 9am-4pm \n\n\n\nTuition: $275  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn addition to local hotels\, tent and RV camping available at Carpinteria State Beach campground. \n\n\n\n\n\n$25 off if you register by Aug 21. $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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail John\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch John Play\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit Teacher’s Website\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch Teacher Teach\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The atmosphere at the jam workshop made everyone\, beginners and experienced alike\, feel welcome and comfortable. \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n“John made me (and everyone) feel at ease\, created a fun atmosphere.” \n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.” \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.”\n\n\n\n“He’s able to teach and play every instrument\, never become annoyed and kept the excitement and energy going all weekend – superb! Organization\, clarity\, pacing (fast clip\, but seemed to work for the group) kindness\, this was the best it could have been.”\n\n\n\n“Thanks for all the help\, especially the suggestions on vocal improvement.”\n\n\n\n“John gets better and better every time I take his class. He’s aware of how everybody in the class is doing and he’s very self-reflective about small things to add/change to improve the experience. I’m hooked.”
URL:https://wernickmethod.org/event/jd-2024-09-carpinteria
LOCATION:Carpinteria State Beach\, 205 Palm Avenue\, Carpinteria\, CA\, 93013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp,Level 1,Southwest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240623T235959
DTSTAMP:20241101T212044Z
CREATED:20231004T141943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T212044Z
UID:10000677-1719014400-1719187199@wernickmethod.org
SUMMARY:Weekend Jam Camp
DESCRIPTION:Taught by John David using the Wernick Method\n\n\n\n\n\nGlendale\, CA \n\n\n\nLocated at a private residence; address provided upon registration \n\n\n\nSaturday 9am-5pm; Sunday 9am-4pm \n\n\n\nTuition: $275  \n\n\n\nIncludes Saturday lunch. $25 off if you register by May 22. $75 deposit holds your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMany options for close-by lodging:  Glendale Express (moderate) and Embassy Suites (pricier) are less that 5 miles from the venue. More at hotels.com. \n\n\n\n\n\nYou will be sent the full set of of student materials as soon as you register. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail John\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch John Play\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit Teacher’s Website\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch Teacher Teach\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The atmosphere at the jam workshop made everyone\, beginners and experienced alike\, feel welcome and comfortable. \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n“John made me (and everyone) feel at ease\, created a fun atmosphere.” \n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.” \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.”\n\n\n\n“He’s able to teach and play every instrument\, never become annoyed and kept the excitement and energy going all weekend – superb! Organization\, clarity\, pacing (fast clip\, but seemed to work for the group) kindness\, this was the best it could have been.”\n\n\n\n“Thanks for all the help\, especially the suggestions on vocal improvement.”\n\n\n\n“John gets better and better every time I take his class. He’s aware of how everybody in the class is doing and he’s very self-reflective about small things to add/change to improve the experience. I’m hooked.”
URL:https://wernickmethod.org/event/jd-2024-06-glendale
LOCATION:Glendale\, CA\, private residence\, Glendale\, CA\, 91208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp,Level 1,Southwest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T235959
DTSTAMP:20241107T231641Z
CREATED:20240330T154640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T231641Z
UID:10000766-1716076800-1716163199@wernickmethod.org
SUMMARY:Jam Class @ Topanga Folk Festival
DESCRIPTION:Taught by John David using the Wernick Method\n\n\n\n\n\nCalabasas\, CA during the Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest & Folk Festival \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKing Gillette Ranch\, 26800 Mullholland Highway\, Calabasas\, CA 91302 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, 10:30am-12:30pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuition: FREE \n\n\n\nFestival admission is required. You will be sent the full set of of student materials as soon as you register. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail John\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch John Play\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit Teacher’s Website\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch Teacher Teach\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The atmosphere at the jam workshop made everyone\, beginners and experienced alike\, feel welcome and comfortable. \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n“John made me (and everyone) feel at ease\, created a fun atmosphere.” \n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.” \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.”\n\n\n\n“He’s able to teach and play every instrument\, never become annoyed and kept the excitement and energy going all weekend – superb! Organization\, clarity\, pacing (fast clip\, but seemed to work for the group) kindness\, this was the best it could have been.”\n\n\n\n“Thanks for all the help\, especially the suggestions on vocal improvement.”\n\n\n\n“John gets better and better every time I take his class. He’s aware of how everybody in the class is doing and he’s very self-reflective about small things to add/change to improve the experience. I’m hooked.”
URL:https://wernickmethod.org/event/jd-2024-05-calabasas
LOCATION:Glendale\, CA\, private residence\, Glendale\, CA\, 91208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival Class,Level 1,Southwest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T235959
DTSTAMP:20241107T221348Z
CREATED:20231129T212925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T221348Z
UID:10000697-1714780800-1714953599@wernickmethod.org
SUMMARY:Level 2 Weekend Jam Camp
DESCRIPTION:Taught by John David using the Wernick Method\n\n\n\n\n\nGlendale\, CA \n\n\n\nLocated at a private residence; address provided upon registration \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 9am-5pm; Sunday 9am-4pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuition: $275  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIncludes Saturday lunch. $25 off through April 4. $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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMany options for close-by lodging:  Glendale Express (moderate) and Embassy Suites (pricier) are less that 5 miles from the venue. More at hotels.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nLevel 2 Camp: Designed for Wernick Method graduates and others comfortable with the basics\, soloing in different keys (exceptions below)\, finding melodies\, leading songs\, slightly faster tempos\, who want a more challenging experience. Any questions about qualifications\, contact John. The goal of this camp will be to elevate your skills both collectively and individually\, to give you ideas for better soloing\, singing\, backup and ensemble playing and provide the opportunity to put those ideas into action with immediate feedback. Topics of emphasis will include: \n\n\n\n\nrhythm and backup playing with focus on how it works in a live band situation\n\n\n\ndeveloping your soloing style (optional for rhythm only guitarists and bassists)\n\n\n\nlearning and understanding fiddle tunes and instrumentals\n\n\n\ntrio harmony singing (for those who can carry a part)\n\n\n\n\nWe will also look at handling more demanding chord changes\, moveable ideas for soloing in different positions\, and mastering different keys. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail John\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch John Play\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit Teacher’s Website\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch Teacher Teach\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The atmosphere at the jam workshop made everyone\, beginners and experienced alike\, feel welcome and comfortable. \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n“John made me (and everyone) feel at ease\, created a fun atmosphere.” \n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.” \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.”\n\n\n\n“He’s able to teach and play every instrument\, never become annoyed and kept the excitement and energy going all weekend – superb! Organization\, clarity\, pacing (fast clip\, but seemed to work for the group) kindness\, this was the best it could have been.”\n\n\n\n“Thanks for all the help\, especially the suggestions on vocal improvement.”\n\n\n\n“John gets better and better every time I take his class. He’s aware of how everybody in the class is doing and he’s very self-reflective about small things to add/change to improve the experience. I’m hooked.”
URL:https://wernickmethod.org/event/jd-2024-05-glendale
LOCATION:Glendale\, CA\, private residence\, Glendale\, CA\, 91208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp,Level 2,Southwest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240407T235959
DTSTAMP:20241101T205749Z
CREATED:20231129T215902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T205749Z
UID:10000698-1712361600-1712534399@wernickmethod.org
SUMMARY:Weekend Jam Camp
DESCRIPTION:Taught by John David using the Wernick Method\n\n\n\n\n\nGlendale\, CA \n\n\n\nLocated at a private residence; address provided upon registration \n\n\n\nSaturday 9am-5pm; Sunday 9am-4pm \n\n\n\nTuition: $275  \n\n\n\nIncludes Saturday lunch. $25 off if you register by March 6. $75 deposit holds your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance. \n\n\n\nYou will be sent the full set of of student materials as soon as you register. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMany options for close-by lodging:  Glendale Express (moderate) and Embassy Suites (pricier) are less that 5 miles from the venue. More at hotels.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail John\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch John Play\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit Teacher’s Website\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch Teacher Teach\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The atmosphere at the jam workshop made everyone\, beginners and experienced alike\, feel welcome and comfortable. \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n“John made me (and everyone) feel at ease\, created a fun atmosphere.” \n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.” \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.”\n\n\n\n“He’s able to teach and play every instrument\, never become annoyed and kept the excitement and energy going all weekend – superb! Organization\, clarity\, pacing (fast clip\, but seemed to work for the group) kindness\, this was the best it could have been.”\n\n\n\n“Thanks for all the help\, especially the suggestions on vocal improvement.”\n\n\n\n“John gets better and better every time I take his class. He’s aware of how everybody in the class is doing and he’s very self-reflective about small things to add/change to improve the experience. I’m hooked.”
URL:https://wernickmethod.org/event/jd-2024-04-glendale
LOCATION:Glendale\, CA\, private residence\, Glendale\, CA\, 91208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp,Level 1,Southwest
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wernickmethod.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/john-david-teaching02.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T235959
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241109T193611Z
UID:10000671-1711152000-1711324799@wernickmethod.org
SUMMARY:Weekend Jam Camp
DESCRIPTION:Taught by John David using the Wernick Method\n\n\n\n\n\nDripping Springs\, TX \n\n\n\nBarton Springs Mill\, 16604 Fitzhugh Rd. Bldg. B\, Dripping Springs\, TX 78620 — just 20 miles from Austin (previously scheduled for April 6-7 in Austin\, TX) \n\n\n\nSaturday 9:30am-5:30pm; Sunday 9am-4pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuition: $250 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$15 off through Feb 23. $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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocal camping: Austin Monthly; DO512 Family\n\n\n\nRecommended lodging 2 miles from venue: Sonesta ES Suites Austin The Domain Area\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail John\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch John Play\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit Teacher’s Website\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch Teacher Teach\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The atmosphere at the jam workshop made everyone\, beginners and experienced alike\, feel welcome and comfortable. \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n“John made me (and everyone) feel at ease\, created a fun atmosphere.” \n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.” \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.”\n\n\n\n“He’s able to teach and play every instrument\, never become annoyed and kept the excitement and energy going all weekend – superb! Organization\, clarity\, pacing (fast clip\, but seemed to work for the group) kindness\, this was the best it could have been.”\n\n\n\n“Thanks for all the help\, especially the suggestions on vocal improvement.”\n\n\n\n“John gets better and better every time I take his class. He’s aware of how everybody in the class is doing and he’s very self-reflective about small things to add/change to improve the experience. I’m hooked.”
URL:https://wernickmethod.org/event/jd-2024-03-drippingsprings
LOCATION:Barton Springs Mill\, 16604 Fitzhugh Rd. Bldg. B\, Dripping Springs\, TX\, 78620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp,Level 1,South Central
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wernickmethod.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/john-david-carpinteria-02-2023-e1695240097986.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T235959
DTSTAMP:20241101T202804Z
CREATED:20230922T194606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T202804Z
UID:10000670-1706313600-1706486399@wernickmethod.org
SUMMARY:Weekend Jam Camp
DESCRIPTION:Taught by John David using the Wernick Method\n\n\n\n\n\nGlendale\, CA \n\n\n\nLocated at a private residence; address provided upon registration \n\n\n\nSaturday 9am-5pm; Sunday 9am-4pm \n\n\n\nTuition: $275  \n\n\n\nIncludes Saturday lunch. $25 off if you register by Dec 27. $75 deposit holds your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance. \n\n\n\nYou will be sent the full set of of student materials as soon as you register. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMany options for close-by lodging:  Glendale Express (moderate) and Embassy Suites (pricier) are less that 5 miles from the venue. More at hotels.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail John\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch John Play\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit Teacher’s Website\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch Teacher Teach\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The atmosphere at the jam workshop made everyone\, beginners and experienced alike\, feel welcome and comfortable. \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n“John made me (and everyone) feel at ease\, created a fun atmosphere.” \n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.” \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.”\n\n\n\n“He’s able to teach and play every instrument\, never become annoyed and kept the excitement and energy going all weekend – superb! Organization\, clarity\, pacing (fast clip\, but seemed to work for the group) kindness\, this was the best it could have been.”\n\n\n\n“Thanks for all the help\, especially the suggestions on vocal improvement.”\n\n\n\n“John gets better and better every time I take his class. He’s aware of how everybody in the class is doing and he’s very self-reflective about small things to add/change to improve the experience. I’m hooked.”
URL:https://wernickmethod.org/event/jd-2024-01-glendale
LOCATION:Glendale\, CA\, private residence\, Glendale\, CA\, 91208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp,Level 1,Southwest
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wernickmethod.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/john-david-carpinteria-02-2023-e1695240097986.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T235959
DTSTAMP:20241101T200320Z
CREATED:20230810T025908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T200320Z
UID:10000648-1700265600-1700438399@wernickmethod.org
SUMMARY:Level 2 Weekend Jam Camp
DESCRIPTION:Taught by John David using the Wernick Method\n\n\n\n\n\nGlendale\, CA \n\n\n\nLocated at a private residence; address provided upon registration \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 9am-5pm; Sunday 9am-4pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuition: $275  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIncludes Saturday lunch. $25 off through Oct 18. $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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMany options for close-by lodging:  Glendale Express (moderate) and Embassy Suites (pricier) are less that 5 miles from the venue. More at hotels.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail John\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch John Play\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit Teacher’s Website\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch Teacher Teach\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The atmosphere at the jam workshop made everyone\, beginners and experienced alike\, feel welcome and comfortable. \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n“John made me (and everyone) feel at ease\, created a fun atmosphere.” \n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.” \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.”\n\n\n\n“He’s able to teach and play every instrument\, never become annoyed and kept the excitement and energy going all weekend – superb! Organization\, clarity\, pacing (fast clip\, but seemed to work for the group) kindness\, this was the best it could have been.”\n\n\n\n“Thanks for all the help\, especially the suggestions on vocal improvement.”\n\n\n\n“John gets better and better every time I take his class. He’s aware of how everybody in the class is doing and he’s very self-reflective about small things to add/change to improve the experience. I’m hooked.”
URL:https://wernickmethod.org/event/jd-2023-11-glendale
LOCATION:Glendale\, CA\, private residence\, Glendale\, CA\, 91208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp,Level 2,Southwest
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wernickmethod.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/john-david-teaching01.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230930T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T235959
DTSTAMP:20241101T191713Z
CREATED:20221216T215120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T191713Z
UID:10000528-1696032000-1696204799@wernickmethod.org
SUMMARY:Weekend Jam Camp
DESCRIPTION:Taught by John David using the Wernick Method\n\n\n\n\n\nAustin\, TX \n\n\n\nLocated at a private residence (Northwest Hills/Arboretum); address provided upon registration \n\n\n\nSaturday 9:30am-5:30pm; Sunday 9am-4pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuition: $250  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIncludes 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocal camping: Austin Monthly\, DO512 Family\n\n\n\nRecommended lodging 2 miles from venue: Sonesta ES Suites Austin The Domain Area\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail John\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch John Play\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit Teacher’s Website\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch Teacher Teach\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The atmosphere at the jam workshop made everyone\, beginners and experienced alike\, feel welcome and comfortable. \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n“John made me (and everyone) feel at ease\, created a fun atmosphere.” \n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.” \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.”\n\n\n\n“He’s able to teach and play every instrument\, never become annoyed and kept the excitement and energy going all weekend – superb! Organization\, clarity\, pacing (fast clip\, but seemed to work for the group) kindness\, this was the best it could have been.”\n\n\n\n“Thanks for all the help\, especially the suggestions on vocal improvement.”\n\n\n\n“John gets better and better every time I take his class. He’s aware of how everybody in the class is doing and he’s very self-reflective about small things to add/change to improve the experience. I’m hooked.”
URL:https://wernickmethod.org/event/jd-2023-09-austin
LOCATION:Austin\, TX\, private residence\, Austin\, TX\, 78759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp,Level 1,South Central
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wernickmethod.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/john-david-teaching01.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230924T235959
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UID:10000608-1695427200-1695599999@wernickmethod.org
SUMMARY:Weekend Jam Camp
DESCRIPTION:Taught by John David using the Wernick Method\n\n\n\n\n\nGlendale\, CA \n\n\n\nLocated at a private residence; address provided upon registration \n\n\n\nSaturday 9am-5pm; Sunday 9am-4pm \n\n\n\nTuition: $250  \n\n\n\nIncludes Saturday lunch. $15 off if you register by Aug 23. $50 deposit holds your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance. \n\n\n\nYou will be sent the full set of of student materials as soon as you register. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMany options for close-by lodging:  Glendale Express (moderate) and Embassy Suites (pricier) are less that 5 miles from the venue. More at hotels.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail John\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch John Play\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit Teacher’s Website\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch Teacher Teach\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The atmosphere at the jam workshop made everyone\, beginners and experienced alike\, feel welcome and comfortable. \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n“John made me (and everyone) feel at ease\, created a fun atmosphere.” \n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.” \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.”\n\n\n\n“He’s able to teach and play every instrument\, never become annoyed and kept the excitement and energy going all weekend – superb! Organization\, clarity\, pacing (fast clip\, but seemed to work for the group) kindness\, this was the best it could have been.”\n\n\n\n“Thanks for all the help\, especially the suggestions on vocal improvement.”\n\n\n\n“John gets better and better every time I take his class. He’s aware of how everybody in the class is doing and he’s very self-reflective about small things to add/change to improve the experience. I’m hooked.”
URL:https://wernickmethod.org/event/jd-2023-09-glendale
LOCATION:Glendale\, CA\, private residence\, Glendale\, CA\, 91208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp,Level 1,Southwest
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wernickmethod.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/john-david-teaching02.jpg
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T235959
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SUMMARY:Weekend Jam Camp
DESCRIPTION:Taught by John David using the Wernick Method\n\n\n\n\n\nCarpinteria\, CA at Carpinteria State Beach \n\n\n\n205 Palm Avenue\, Carpinteria\, CA 93013 (12 miles from Santa Barbara) \n\n\n\nSaturday 9:30am-5:30pm; Sunday 9am-4pm \n\n\n\nTuition: $275  \n\n\n\n$25 off if you register by Aug 16. $75 deposit holds your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance. \n\n\n\nYou will be sent the full set of of student materials as soon as you register. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn addition to local hotels\, tent and RV camping available at Carpinteria State Beach campground. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail John\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch John Play\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit Teacher’s Website\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch Teacher Teach\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The atmosphere at the jam workshop made everyone\, beginners and experienced alike\, feel welcome and comfortable. \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n“John made me (and everyone) feel at ease\, created a fun atmosphere.” \n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.” \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.”\n\n\n\n“He’s able to teach and play every instrument\, never become annoyed and kept the excitement and energy going all weekend – superb! Organization\, clarity\, pacing (fast clip\, but seemed to work for the group) kindness\, this was the best it could have been.”\n\n\n\n“Thanks for all the help\, especially the suggestions on vocal improvement.”\n\n\n\n“John gets better and better every time I take his class. He’s aware of how everybody in the class is doing and he’s very self-reflective about small things to add/change to improve the experience. I’m hooked.”
URL:https://wernickmethod.org/event/jd-2023-09-carpinteria
LOCATION:Carpinteria State Beach\, 205 Palm Avenue\, Carpinteria\, CA\, 93013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp,Level 1,Southwest
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wernickmethod.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/john-david-teaching01.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230625T235959
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SUMMARY:Weekend Jam Camp
DESCRIPTION:Taught by John David using the Wernick Method\n\n\n\n\n\nGlendale\, CA at a private residence \n\n\n\nSaturday 9am-5pm; Sunday 9am-4pm \n\n\n\nTuition: $250  \n\n\n\nIncludes Saturday lunch. $15 off if you register by May 24. $50 deposit holds your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance. \n\n\n\nYou will be sent the full set of of student materials as soon as you register. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMany choices for close by accommodations in Glendale. Glendale Express (moderate) and Embassy Suites (pricier) are less that 5 miles from the venue and there are many others. See hotels.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail John\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch John Play\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit Teacher’s Website\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch Teacher Teach\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The atmosphere at the jam workshop made everyone\, beginners and experienced alike\, feel welcome and comfortable. \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n“John made me (and everyone) feel at ease\, created a fun atmosphere.” \n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.” \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n\n\n“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.”\n\n\n\n“He’s able to teach and play every instrument\, never become annoyed and kept the excitement and energy going all weekend – superb! Organization\, clarity\, pacing (fast clip\, but seemed to work for the group) kindness\, this was the best it could have been.”\n\n\n\n“Thanks for all the help\, especially the suggestions on vocal improvement.”\n\n\n\n“John gets better and better every time I take his class. He’s aware of how everybody in the class is doing and he’s very self-reflective about small things to add/change to improve the experience. I’m hooked.”
URL:https://wernickmethod.org/event/jd-2023-06-glendale
LOCATION:Glendale\, CA\, private residence\, Glendale\, CA\, 91208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp,Level 1,Southwest
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