Holiday Bluegrass Jam Class

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December 2, 2023 All day

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)

Saturday, 10am-5pm

Tuition: $70

$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.

  • 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!

Raleigh, NC

Leslie Dare & Susan Westย have found great synergy in working together to teach others the essentials of bluegrass jamming.… More Info!

Bluegrass Jam Camp

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September 29, 2023 October 1, 2023 EDT

Taught by Larry Kernagis using the Wernick Method

Maggie Valley, NC at the Creekside Lodge

2716 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, NC 28751

Friday 4-9pm; Saturday 9am-5pm; Sunday 9am-2pm

Tuition: $250

$25 discount for Larryโ€™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.

See also the camp being held at this location the following weekend, October! 6-8

All students are asked to reserve their rooms immediately after registering by calling 828-926-1301. Ask for the special $20 Jam Camp discount, valid until August 30.

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Bluegrass Jam Camp

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June 23, 2023 June 25, 2023 EDT

Taught by Gilbert Nelson using the Wernick Method

Charlotte, NC at Durham Memorial Baptist Church

1601 Toddville Road, Charlotte, NC 28214

Friday 4-8pm; Saturday 10am-6pm; Sunday 12-4pm

Tuition: $325

Saturday lunch included. $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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Friday Jam Class

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June 9, 2023 All day

Taught by Derwin Hinson using the Wernick Method

Lillington, NC at Pleasant Plains Community Church

174 Boykin Rd., Lillington, NC 27546

Friday 10am-5pm

Tuition: $100

Includes lunch. $10 off through May 9. $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.

Assisted by Alene Hinson

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Jam Camp @ Ashe Co. Fiddlers Convention

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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.

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Bluegrass Jam Camp

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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 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.

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MerleFest Bluegrass Camp

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April 24, 2023 April 27, 2023 EDT

for Intermediate/Advanced (“Level 2” ) jammers

Scholarship Deadline
Extended to April 1!

Boomer, NC just prior to MerleFest

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

Monday โ€“ Thursday 9:15-5pm 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 options are arranged directly with Camp Harrison; use this form to request on-site lodging and additional meals: MS Word or PDF

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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.

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Bluegrass Jam Class

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

Nashville, NC United States + Google Map
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