John David


John David (Glendale, CA) is a master on banjo, mandolin, dobro, guitar, and harmonica. He also plays fiddle and bass. He toured with music luminaries the Limeliters, performed with Leon Redbone, and has recorded for many television shows, commercials, and movie soundtracks. John created two instructional videos, on banjo and mandolin, for the Warner Brothers “Ultimate Beginner” series. While the Denver Post describes him as a “guitarist’s guitarist”, John is also eager to help everyday people with the challenges of learning to jam.

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“The atmosphere at the jam workshop made everyone, beginners and experienced alike, feel welcome and comfortable.

“John is really a fabulous teacher who possesses that rare combination: the ability to advance students to another level of proficiency while simultaneously ensuring they really have fun doing it.”

“John made me (and everyone) feel at ease, created a fun atmosphere.”

“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.”

“Since I’ve been playing guitar all my life I really wanted something more advanced when jamming with my guitar, and John’s Level II camps are exactly what I was seeking.”

“He showed me simple ways to get around roadblocks that had frustrated me for a long time.”
“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.”
“Thanks for all the help, especially the suggestions on vocal improvement.”
“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.”
Categories: California, Texas

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  • Weekend Jam Camp

    Pioneer Farms 10621 Pioneer Farms Dr, Austin, TX, United States

    Calling All Pickers!
    You'll be sent student materials as soon as you register.

    • Learn to jam with people like you
    • Hands-on instruction: rhythm, lead, harmony singing
    • Learn standard bluegrass repertoire and etiquette
    • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
    • Intermediates welcome, given extra challenges
    • Only requirement: play G, C, D, A chords (or matching notes on fiddle or bass

  • Weekend Jam Camp

    Glendale, CA private residence, Glendale, CA, United States

    Calling All Pickers!
    You'll be sent student materials as soon as you register.

    • Learn to jam with people like you
    • Hands-on instruction: rhythm, lead, harmony singing
    • Learn standard bluegrass repertoire and etiquette
    • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
    • Intermediates welcome, given extra challenges
    • Only requirement: play G, C, D, A chords (or matching notes on fiddle or bass

  • Level 2 Bluegrass Camp

    Glendale, CA private residence, Glendale, CA, United States

    Calling All Pickers!
    You'll be sent student materials as soon as you register.

    • Learn to jam with people like you
    • Hands-on instruction: rhythm, lead, harmony singing
    • Learn standard bluegrass repertoire and etiquette
    • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
    • Intermediates welcome, given extra challenges
    • Only requirement: play G, C, D, A chords (or matching notes on fiddle or bass

  • Weekend Jam Camp

    Glendale, CA private residence, Glendale, CA, United States

    Calling All Pickers!
    You'll be sent student materials as soon as you register.

    • Learn to jam with people like you
    • Hands-on instruction: rhythm, lead, harmony singing
    • Learn standard bluegrass repertoire and etiquette
    • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
    • Intermediates welcome, given extra challenges
    • Only requirement: play G, C, D, A chords (or matching notes on fiddle or bass

  • Weekend Jam Camp

    San Marcos, CA private residence, San Marcos, CA, United States

    Calling All Pickers!
    You'll be sent student materials as soon as you register.

    • Learn to jam with people like you
    • Hands-on instruction: rhythm, lead, harmony singing
    • Learn standard bluegrass repertoire and etiquette
    • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
    • Intermediates welcome, given extra challenges
    • Only requirement: play G, C, D, A chords (or matching notes on fiddle or bass