Larry Kernagis
Mt. Juliet, TN
Larry Kernagis was raised during the folk revival era of the 60s, cutting his chops on Flatt & Scruggs and the Kingston Trio. Eventually, he became a banjo instructor at the famed Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago. Larry has led bluegrass jams at festivals across the country for the past 30 years. He now employs his banjo, guitar and vocal skills entertaining with “greengrass” Celtic group Def Leprechaun.
Bluegrass Jam Camp
Hampton Inn & Suites Navarre 7710 Navarre Parkway, PensacolaBluegrass Jam Camp
Courtyard Marriott 1928 West War Memorial Drive, PeoriaBluegrass Jam Camp
Vintage Lakeside Inn 41076 Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear LakeBluegrass Jam Camp
Holiday Inn Express St. Louis Airport 13615 Riverport Dr, St. LouisJam Class at Pickin’ in Parsons Bluegass Festival
Five River Camp Ground 750 Walnut Street, ParsonsWeekend Jam Camp
Creekside Lodge 2716 Soco Road, Maggie ValleyWeekend Jam Camp
Smoke House Lodge 844 West Main St, MonteagleWeekend Jam Camp
Residence Inn Phoenix Mesa 941 West Grove Avenue, PhoenixWeekend Jam Camp
Melbourne, FL MelbourneWeekend Jam Camp
Hampton Inn & Suites Navarre 7710 Navarre Parkway, PensacolaWeekend Jam Camp
Courtyard Marriott 1928 West War Memorial Drive, PeoriaWeekend Jam Camp
Holiday Inn Express St. Louis Airport 13615 Riverport Dr, St. LouisWeekend Jam Camp
Vintage Lakeside Inn 41076 Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear LakeJam Class @ Pickin’ in Parsons Festival
Five River Camp Ground 750 Walnut Street, ParsonsWeekend Jam Camp
Creekside Lodge 2716 Soco Road, Maggie ValleyWeekend Jam Camp
Creekside Lodge 2716 Soco Road, Maggie ValleyWeekend Jam Camp
Smoke House Lodge 844 West Main St, MonteagleWeekend Jam Camp
Galway Mechanics Institute 6 Middle St, GalwayHoliday Bluegrass Jam Class
Mt. Juliet, TN (private residence) Mt. JulietWeekend Jam Camp
Residence Inn Phoenix Mesa 941 West Grove Avenue, PhoenixAfternoon Bluegrass Jam Class
Residence Inn Phoenix Mesa 941 West Grove Avenue, PhoenixWeekend Jam Camp
Melbourne, FL MelbourneWeekend Jam Camp
Hampton Inn & Suites Navarre 7710 Navarre Parkway, PensacolaWeekend Jam Camp
Mt. Juliet, TN (private residence) Mt. Juliet.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_686617-f3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_686617-f3{font-style:normal;color:#cc0000;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_686617-f3 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_686617-f3 mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;} Taught by Larry Kernagis using the Wernick Method Mt. Juliet, TN at a private residence Just east of the Nashville airport Friday 6-9pm; Saturday 9am-4pm; Sunday 9am-2pm Tuition: $250 $25 discount for Larry’s returning students! $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. Register Tuition: $250 $25 discount for Larry’s returning students! … Read More
Weekend Jam Camp
Courtyard Marriott 1928 West War Memorial Drive, PeoriaRegister now for Larry's camp!
- All bluegrass instruments welcome
- No jamming experience necessary
- You will be jamming in the first class!
- Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
- Hands-on learning in large and small groups
- Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected!
- Music/tab reading not needed or used
- Singing not required, but encouraged and taught
- Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught
Do you qualify? It’s easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro… you can be part of a bluegrass jam. Only requirements - be able to:
- Tune your instrument and
- Change smoothly between G, C, D, and A (or the notes that work on bass and fiddle)
Bluegrass Cruise
Bluegrass Caribbean Cruise 815 Channelside Drive, Tampa Bay.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_686617-f3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_686617-f3{font-style:normal;color:#cc0000;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_686617-f3 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_686617-f3 mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;} Taught by Larry Kernagis using the Wernick Method Port of Departure: Tampa Bay, FL aboard the Carnival Paradise Special Jam with the Pros Cruise with Nu-Blu on the Bluegrass & Blue Water Cruise. Ports of Call: Key West, Montego Bay, Grand Cayman 12 hours of instruction scheduled on non-port days, including expert instrument coaching from members of Nu-Blu. This camp will focus on intermediate jamming but beginners welcome! Tuition: $350 (in addition to cruise booking) … Read More
Weekend Jam Camp
Holiday Inn Express St. Louis Airport 13615 Riverport Dr, St. LouisRegister now for Larry's camp!
- All bluegrass instruments welcome
- No jamming experience necessary
- You will be jamming in the first class!
- Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
- Hands-on learning in large and small groups
- Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected!
- Music/tab reading not needed or used
- Singing not required, but encouraged and taught
- Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught
Do you qualify? It’s easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro… you can be part of a bluegrass jam. Only requirements - be able to:
- Tune your instrument and
- Change smoothly between G, C, D, and A (or the notes that work on bass and fiddle)
Weekend Jam Camp
Vintage Lakeside Inn 41076 Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear LakeRegister now for Larry's camp!
- All bluegrass instruments welcome
- No jamming experience necessary
- You will be jamming in the first class!
- Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
- Hands-on learning in large and small groups
- Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected!
- Music/tab reading not needed or used
- Singing not required, but encouraged and taught
- Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught
Do you qualify? It’s easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro… you can be part of a bluegrass jam. Only requirements - be able to:
- Tune your instrument and
- Change smoothly between G, C, D, and A (or the notes that work on bass and fiddle)
Weekend Jam Camp
Holiday Inn Express 8353 Murphy Dr, MadisonRegister now for Larry's camp!
- All bluegrass instruments welcome
- No jamming experience necessary
- You will be jamming in the first class!
- Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
- Hands-on learning in large and small groups
- Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected!
- Music/tab reading not needed or used
- Singing not required, but encouraged and taught
- Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught
Do you qualify? It’s easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro… you can be part of a bluegrass jam. Only requirements - be able to:
- Tune your instrument and
- Change smoothly between G, C, D, and A (or the notes that work on bass and fiddle)
Jam Class @ Pickin’ in Parsons Festival
Five River Camp Ground 750 Walnut Street, Parsons.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_686617-f3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_686617-f3{font-style:normal;color:#cc0000;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_686617-f3 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_686617-f3 mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;} Taught by Larry Kernagis using the Wernick Method Parsons, WV at the Pickin' in Parsons Bluegrass Festival Five River Camp Ground, 750 Walnut Street, Parsons, WV 26287 Wednesday 4-6pm, Thursday and Friday 9am-Noon Tuition: $110 onsite, $95 in advance, or $50 per session Festival admission required. $50 deposit reserves 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 … Read More
Weekend Jam Camp
Creekside Lodge 2716 Soco Road, Maggie ValleyCalling 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
Creekside Lodge 2716 Soco Road, Maggie ValleyCalling 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
Smoke House Lodge 844 West Main St, MonteagleCalling 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