Bluegrass Jam Camp prior to MerleFest

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April 24, 2023 April 27, 2023 EDT

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)

Monday โ€“ 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.

Other meals and on-site bunkhouse, RV, and camping accommodations are are arranged through Leigh Nelson at jamtowngrass@yahoo.com.

In 2023 we will again present two concurrent camps:

Qualifications Level 1-1.5 (this camp)
Basic/Early-Intermediate Camp
Level 2
(directed by Pete Wernick)
Overall Ability to change chords smoothly between G, C, D, A (or the notes that work on bass and fiddle) Ample experience with bluegrass jamming; able to solo in more than one key; able to follow guitar chord changes; willing/able to lead songs; experienced using the basic chord number system and jam etiquette
Tempos 60-95 beats/minute Ranging over 100 beats/minute (if not sure you can handle that speed for soloing, please check)
Singing Please try!
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Bluegrass Jam Camp

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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 โ€“ 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.

Other meals and on-site bunkhouse, RV, and camping accommodations are are arranged through Leigh Nelson at jamtowngrass@yahoo.com.

In 2023 we will again present two concurrent camps:

Basic Camp โ€” this campIntermediate / Advanced (directed by Pete Wernick)
QualificationsAbility to change chords smoothly between G, C, D, A (fiddlers and bass players: know which notes go with which chords)Experienced at bluegrass jamming; able to play in different keys; able to follow guitar chord changes; willing/able to lead songs; know basic chord number system and jam etiquette
Tempos60-95 beats/minuteRanging over 100 beats/minute
SingingPlease try!
More Info!

Holiday Bluegrass Jam Class

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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.

Assisted by Leigh Nelson

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FREE Jam Class @ SPBGMA

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January 28, 2023 @ 1:00 pm 3:00 pm EST

777 McGavock Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
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Free Bluegrass Jam Class

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Taught by Gilbert Nelson using the Wernick Method*

Nashville, TN during the SPBGMA National Convention

Sheraton Music City
777 McGavock Pike
Nashville, TN 37214

January 28, 2023

Saturday 1-3pm

Tuition: FREE!!

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

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Jam Camp @ SPBGMA Conference

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January 26, 2023 January 27, 2023 EST

777 McGavock Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
+ Google Map
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Bluegrass Jam Camp

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Taught by Gilbert Nelson using the Wernick Method*

Nashville, TN during the SPBGMA National Convention

Sheraton Music City
777 McGavock Pike
Nashville, TN 37214

January 26-27, 2023

Thursday 4-8pm; Friday 10am-6pm

Tuition: $225

$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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Weekend Jam Camp

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May 19, 2023 May 21, 2023

Taught by Gilbert Nelson Using the Wernick Method

Liberty, SC at Breazeale’s Grocery Bluegrass

5109 Liberty Hwy, Pendleton, SC 29670 (just 20 minutes from Anderson)

Friday 4-8pm; Saturday 10am-5:30pm; and Sunday 10am-4pm

Tuition: $299

$150 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 Now!
More Info!

Bluegrass Jam Camp

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Taught by Gilbert Nelson using the Wernick Method*

Liberty, SC at Breazeale’s Grocery Bluegrass

5109 Liberty Hwy, Pendleton, SC 29670 (just 20 minutes from Anderson)

May 19-21, 2023

Friday 4-8pm; Saturday 10am-5:30pm; and Sunday 10am-4pm

Assisted by Leigh Nelson

Tuition: $299

$150 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.

More Info!
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