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Bluegrass Jam Camp

Taught by Larry Kernagis using the Wernick Method

Melbourne, FL at Holiday Inn Express West Melbourne

2255 Coastal Lane, Melbourne, FL 32904

February 2-4, 2024

Friday 6-9pm; Saturday 9am-4pm; Sunday 9am-2pm

Tuition: $275

$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.

Special room rate for campers is only $109/night, call 321-345-4186 and use special code of “BGJ” or reserve online. Offer expires January 1, 2024.

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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.

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Bluegrass Jam Camp

Taught by Larry Kernagis using the Wernick Method

Phoenix, AZ at Residence Inn by Marriott

941 West Grove Avenue, Mesa, AZ, 85210

January 19-21, 2024

Friday 6-9:30pm; Saturday 9am-4pm; Sunday 9am-1pm

Tuition: $275

Special room rate for students is only $145/night, call 480-610-0100 and mention bluegrass camp.

$25 discount for Larry’s returning students! $75 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 you register.… More Info!

Bluegrass Jam Camp

Taught by Leslie Dare & Susan West using the Wernick Method

Jefferson, NC at the Ashe County Bluegrass & Old-Time Fiddlers Convention

Ashe County Park, 527 Ashe Park Road, Jefferson, NC 28640

Fri-Sun, July 28-30, 2023

Friday 1-5pm; Saturday 9am-5pm; Sunday 9am-noon

Tuition: $195

Includes admission to convention and Saturday lunch. $10 off through July 1. $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.

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Bluegrass Jam Camp

Taught by Len Lawhon using the Wernick Method

Olive Branch, MS at The Music Meadow at Aisling Farm

8405 Center Hill Road, Olive Branch, MS 38654 (10 minutes SE of Memphis, TN)

October 20-22, 2023

Friday 4-9pm; Saturday 9am-5pm; Sunday 9am-11am

Tuition: $235

Includes Friday dinner and Saturday lunch. $10 off through June 20. $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.

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Bluegrass Jam Camp

Taught by Larry Kernagis using the Wernick Method*

Mt. Juliet, TN at a private residence

Just east of the Nashville airport

March 31 – April 2, 2023

Friday 6-9pm; Saturday 9am-4pm; Sunday 9am-2pm

Tuition: $250

Special room rate for students at the Avid Hotel in Mt. Juliet. Prices start at $90.25. Use this link to make your reservation (please note the page loads slowly). Offer expires March 1!

$25 discount for Larry’s returning students! $75 deposit holds your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance.… More Info!

Bluegrass Jam Camp

Taught by John Holenko using the Wernick Method

Charleston, SC at Fox Music House

4248 Dorchester Rd, North Charleston SC 29405 (between Hwy 26 and Hwy 526)

February 17-19, 2023

Friday 5-8pm; Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 10am-3pm

Tuition: $200

$10 off through Jan 17. $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.

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Bluegrass Jam Camp

Taught by Gilbert Nelson using the Wernick Method

Boomer, NC just prior to MerleFest

Camp Harrison, 7901 South NC Highway 18, Boomer NC 28606 (10 miles south of Wilkesboro)

April 24-27, 2023

Monday – Thursday 9:15am-5:00pm each day

Tuition: $485

Includes lunches, snacks, and Camp Harrison student fee. $15 off through Feb 1. $100 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.

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Bluegrass Jam Class

Taught by Leslie Dare & Susan West using the Wernick Method*

Nashville, NC at a private residence

January 7, 2023

Saturday, 10am-5pm

Tuition: $60

This class is full.

Get on the waitlist, as there may be cancellations.

Waitlist Form

$25 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.

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Holiday Bluegrass Jam Class

Taught by Gilbert Nelson using the Wernick Method*

Charlotte, NC at Durham Memorial Baptist Church

1601 Toddville Road, Charlotte NC 28214

December 10, 2022

Saturday, 1-5pm

Tuition: FREE!

You will be sent the full set of of student materials as soon as you register.

Camp Flyer

Assisted by Leigh Nelson

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Holiday Bluegrass Jam Class

Taught by Larry Kernagis using the Wernick Method*

Sorry to say that this class has been canceled. Please check out Larry’s 2023 camps. You can also see our other class offerings, and request to get on our mailing list to be notified of other opportunities in your area.

Mt. Juliet, TN at a private residence

December 10, 2022

Saturday, 10am-4pm

Tuition: $75

$25 deposit holds your spot. You will be sent the full set of student materials as soon as you register.

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