Arkansas

Weekly Jam Class (Sun)

January 3, 2027 – January 31, 2027

Taught by Aaron Farris using the Wernick Method

Conway, AR 

Bluegrass in The Rock Headquarters (Aaron’s home, a private residence); address provided upon registration

Sundays, 2:00-5:00pm

Tuition: $260 for 5 sessions

$10 off if you register by December 31. $50 holds your spot. 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance. 

As 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.

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Aaron Farris


Aaron Farris (Conway, AR) was raised in Mountain View, AR the “Folk Music Capital of the World” where jams and bluegrass music ring through the mountains every night!… More Info!

Weekly Jam Class (Thu)

Jun 25 – Jul 30

Taught by Aaron Farris using the Wernick Method

Hot Springs National Park, AR 

The Barrett Center, 2231 E. Grand Avenue, Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901

Thursdays, 5:30-8:30pm; no class July 9

Tuition: $260 for 5 sessions

$10 off if you register by June 18. $50 holds your spot. 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance.

As 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.

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Class Flyer

Aaron Farris


Aaron Farris (Conway, AR) was raised in Mountain View, AR the “Folk Music Capital of the World” where jams and bluegrass music ring through the mountains every night!… More Info!

Jam Class @ Ozark Moonshine & Music Festival

Oct 3 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Taught by Aaron Farris using the Wernick Method

Clinton, AR at the Ozark Moonshine & Music Festival

Van Buren County Fairgrounds, Mountain View Park, 1827 Hwy 16 E, Clinton AR 72031

Saturday, 12:00 – 2:00pm

Tuition: $30

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$30 deposit holds your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance. Festival admission required in addition to tuition.

As 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.

… More Info!

Weekend Jam Camp

Mar 21 – Mar 23

CANCELED

Sorry to say, this class has been canceled. See our listing of other classes.

Taught by Aaron Farris using the Wernick Method

Little Rock, AR 

Hillcrest Family Music, 400 N. Van Buren Street, Little Rock AR 72205

Saturday 9:00am-12:00pm and 5:30-8:30pm; Sunday 5:30-8:30pm; Monday 9:00am-12:00pm and 5:30-8:30pm

Tuition: $260

$10 off if you register by March 14. $50 holds your spot. 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance. 

As 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.

… More Info!

Jam Class @ Ozark Mtn Music Festival

Jan 16 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Taught by Derek Giles using the Wernick Method

Eureka Springs, AR at the Ozark Mountain Music Festival

Basin Park Hotel, 12 Spring Street, Eureka Springs AR 72632

Friday, 12:30-2:30pm

Tuition: $40

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$40 payment holds your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance. Festival admission required in addition to tuition.

As 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.

$40 payment holds your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance.

… More Info!

Weekly Jam Class (Sun)

Jan 4 – Feb 1

Taught by Aaron Farris using the Wernick Method

Conway, AR 

Bluegrass in The Rock Headquarters (Aaron’s home, a private residence); address provided upon registration

Sundays, 2:00-5:00pm

Tuition: $260 for 5 sessions

$10 off if you register by December 24. $50 holds your spot. 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance. 

As 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.

Register Now
Class Flyer

Aaron Farris


Aaron Farris (Conway, AR) was raised in Mountain View, AR the “Folk Music Capital of the World” where jams and bluegrass music ring through the mountains every night!… More Info!

Weekend Jam Camp

August 1, 2025 – August 2, 2025

Taught by Aaron Farris using the Wernick Method

Mountain View, AR

First United Methodist Church Mountain View, 116 Jefferson Street, Mountain View AR 72560

Friday and Saturday, 3 sessions each day: 9:30am-12:00pm, 2:00-4:00pm and 6:00-8:30pm

Tuition: $210

$10 off through July 18. $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: our Student Prep Guide including the Bluegrass Jam Favorites Playlist Guide, and the JAM Songbook.

Many hotels and B&B options in the area; see hotels.com.

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Class Flyer

Aaron Farris


Aaron Farris (Conway, AR) was raised in Mountain View, AR the “Folk Music Capital of the World” where jams and bluegrass music ring through the mountains every night!… More Info!

Jam Class @ Ozark Moonshine & Music Festival

November 1, 2025 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Taught by Aaron Farris using the Wernick Method

Clinton, AR at the Ozark Moonshine & Music Festival

Van Buren County Fairgrounds, Mountain View Park, 1827 Hwy 16 E, Clinton AR 72031

Saturday, 12:00 – 2:00pm

Tuition: $30

Register Now Class Flyer

$30 deposit holds your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance. Festival admission required in addition to tuition.

As 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.


Aaron Farris (Conway, AR) was raised in Mountain View, AR the “Folk Music Capital of the World” where jams and bluegrass music ring through the mountains every night!… More Info!

Weekly Jam Class (Tue)

June 3, 2025 – July 1, 2025

Taught by Aaron Farris using the Wernick Method

Little Rock, AR 

ASO Stella Boyle Smith Music Center, 1101 E. 3rd Street, Little Rock AR 72202

Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm

Tuition: $210 for 5 sessions

$10 off through May 3. $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, including our Class Preparation Guide, Bluegrass Jam Favorites Playlist Guide, Recommended Resources, JAM Songbook and more.

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Class Flyer

Aaron Farris


Aaron Farris (Conway, AR) was raised in Mountain View, AR the “Folk Music Capital of the World” where jams and bluegrass music ring through the mountains every night! Aaron has a music degree from Lyon College in Arkansas and is a licensed vocal and instrumental educator (K-12) in the state of Arkansas.… More Info!

Weekly Jam Class (Sun)

January 5, 2025 – February 2, 2025

Taught by Aaron Farris using the Wernick Method

Conway, AR 

The Max Event Venue, 1007 Spencer Street, Conway AR 72032

Sundays, 2:00-5:00pm

Tuition: $250

$10 off if you register by December 22. $50 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. 

You 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.

Register Now
Class Flyer

Aaron Farris


Aaron Farris (Conway, AR) was raised in Mountain View, AR the “Folk Music Capital of the World” where jams and bluegrass music ring through the mountains every night!… More Info!