Weekend Jam Camp

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March 10, 2023 March 12, 2023 EST

Taught by Chris Talley using the Wernick Method

New Athens, IL at The Bluegrass Shack

904 Old Baldwin Rd, New Athens, IL 62264

March 10-12, 2023

Friday and Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 12-5pm

Tuition: $195

$10 off through Feb 10. $50 deposit reserves your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance. You will be sent the full set of student materials as soon as you register.

New Athens, IL

Chris Talley plays over 25 instruments, specializing in banjo, fiddle and guitar, and releasing six albums with the Chris Talley Trio. She has won numerous banjo and fiddle contests including the Illinois State Championships on both banjo and fiddle.

But Chris’s main love has been teaching music, starting at just 13 years old.… More Info!

Bluegrass Jam Camp

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Taught by Chris Talley using the Wernick Method

New Athens, IL at The Bluegrass Shack

904 Old Baldwin Rd, New Athens, IL 62264

March 10-12, 2023

Friday and Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 12-5pm

Tuition: $195

$10 off through Feb 10. $50 deposit reserves your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance. You will be sent the full set of student materials as soon as you register.

New Athens, IL

Chris Talley plays over 25 instruments, specializing in banjo, fiddle and guitar, and releasing six albums with the Chris Talley Trio. She has won numerous banjo and fiddle contests including the Illinois State Championships on both banjo and fiddle.

But Chris’s main love has been teaching music, starting at just 13 years old.… More Info!

Weekend Jam Camp

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October 14, 2022 October 16, 2022 EDT

904 Old Baldwin Road
New Athens, IL 62264 United States
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Bluegrass Jam Camp

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Taught by Chris Talley using the Wernick Method*

New Athens, IL at The Bluegrass Shack

904 Old Baldwin Rd, New Athens, IL 62264

October 14-16, 2022

Friday and Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 12-5pm

Tuition: $195

$10 off through Sep 14. $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 you register.

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Weekend Jam Camp

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April 21, 2023 April 23, 2023 EDT

Taught by Larry Kernagis using the Wernick Method

Peoria, IL at the Courtyard Marriott

1928 West War Memorial Drive, Peoria, IL 61614

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

Tuition: $250

$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.

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  • Special room rate $109/night — call 309-686-1900, ask for Jam Camp special
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Bluegrass Jam Camp

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Taught by Larry Kernagis using the Wernick Method

Peoria, IL at the Courtyard Marriott

1928 West War Memorial Drive, Peoria, IL 61614

April 21-23, 2023

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

Tuition: $250

$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.

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Weekly Jam Class (Sun)

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April 3, 2022 May 29, 2022 EDT

Evanston, IL United States + Google Map
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Weekly Jam Class

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Taught by Jonas Friddle using the Wernick Method*

Evanston, IL at the American Legion Hall Post 42

1030 Central St, Evanston IL 60201, near Chandler Park

April 3 – May 29, 2022

(previously scheduled for Mar 27-May 22)

Sundays, Noon-2:15pm; no class April 17

Tuition: $250 for 8 sessions

$10 off through Feb 27. $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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About Aaron Dorfman

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Aaron Dorfman is a full-time freelance musician in Chicago, proud to make music education the primary focus of his career. Aaron played guitar for the well-known Chicago-based bluegrass band, Henhouse Prowlers for 3 years, touring the US, Europe, and with the US State Department in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Uganda, Kenya, Pakistan, Russia and Kyrgyzstan!

Aaron offers private and group lessons on multiple instruments, with the goal that all his students have as much fun as possible through their exploration of their instrument.

“Aaron has me doing things on the guitar that I only dreamed about doing. He is THE BEST.”
“I’ve worked with many guitar instructors and Aaron is by far the best.”
“Aaron Dorfman is an amazing musician and one of the finest teachers I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with.… More Info!

Weekend Jam Camp

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April 22, 2022 April 24, 2022 EDT

1928 West War Memorial Drive
Peoria, IL 61614 United States
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