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Jam Camp @ Ashe Co. Fiddlers Convention

July 28, 2023 – July 30, 2023 EDT

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

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.

Camp Flyer

Raleigh, NC

Leslie Dare & Susan West have found great synergy in working together to teach others the essentials of bluegrass jamming. Both grew up with music but after being musically inactive for many years, both joined the bluegrass community through their experiences at camps run by Pete and Joan Wernick, re-discovering the joys of music later in life.… 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.

Camp Flyer

Leslie Dare & Susan West have found great synergy in working together to teach others the essentials of bluegrass jamming.

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Bluegrass Jam Class

January 7, 2023 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm EST

Leslie Dare & Susan West

Nashville, NC

Nashville, NC United States + Google Map

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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

December 10, 2022 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm EST

Leslie Dare & Susan West

Community United Church of Christ

814 Dixie Trail
Raleigh, NC 24607 United States + Google Map

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Holiday Bluegrass Jam Class

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

Raleigh, NC at Community United Church of Christ

814 Dixie Trail, Raleigh, NC 27607 (Corner of Wade and Dixie)

December 10, 2022

Saturday, 10am-5pm

Tuition: $70

Lunch provided. Bring holiday treats to share if you’d like.
A “Holiday Jam Songbook” will be provided, and standard bluegrass jam songs will be ringing through air as well!
Holiday attire encouraged!

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Weekly Jam Class (Wed)

March 1, 2023 – April 5, 2023 EST

Taught by Leslie Dare & Susan West using the Wernick Method

Raleigh, NC at Community United Church of Christ

814 Dixie Trail, Raleigh, NC 27607 (Corner of Wade and Dixie)

Wednesdays, 6:30-9pm

Tuition: $195 for 6 sessions

$10 off through February 1; $10 discount for family members; discounts can be combined. $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.