Tennessee Archives

Level 2 Weekend Jam Camp

November 17, 2023 – November 19, 2023 EST

Taught by Jodi Harbin using the Wernick Method

Norris, TN at Sleepy-Eyed John’s Music and Clogging

2830 Andersonville Hwy, Clinton TN 37716

Friday 6-8pm; Saturday 10am-4pm; Sunday 1-4pm

Tuition: $225

$10 off if you register by Oct 20; $20 off for Jodi’s returning Wernick Method students; discounts can be combined. $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.

Level 2 Camp:

Designed for Wernick Method graduates and others comfortable with the basics of jamming and leading songs, and wanting to jam at intermediate tempos with similarly experienced musicians. Questions about qualifications, contact Jodi. Focus on:

ideas for soloing and backup in different keys
working as a group for good rhythm and sound quality
effective lead singing, choosing best keys
harmony singing
tackling challenging material, including instrumentals

While you jam, put new ideas into action with immediate feedback.

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FREE Saturday Jam Class @ SPBGMA

January 27, 2024 All day

Taught by Gilbert Nelson using the Wernick Method

Nashville, TN during the SPBGMA National Convention

Sheraton Music City
777 McGavock Pike
Nashville, TN 37214

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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All Day Class @ SPBGMA

January 26, 2024 All day

Taught by Gilbert Nelson using the Wernick Method

Nashville, TN during the SPBGMA National Convention

Sheraton Music City
777 McGavock Pike
Nashville, TN 37214

Friday 10am-6pm

Tuition: $125

$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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Jam Camp prior to Rhythm & Roots Reunion

September 10, 2024 – September 13, 2024 EDT

Taught by Gilbert Nelson using the Wernick Method

Bristol/Abingdon, TN/VA

Jubilee House Retreat Center, 822 East Main St, Abingdon, VA 24210

Tuesday 2-6pm; Wednesday/Thursday 10am-6pm; Friday 10am-4pm just prior to the Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion

Tuition: $475

Includes lunches plus Friday festival pass. $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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Holiday Bluegrass Jam Class

December 2, 2023 All day

Taught by Jodi Harbin using the Wernick Method

Norris, TN at Sleepy-Eyed John’s Music and Clogging

2830 Andersonville Hwy, Clinton TN 37716

Saturday, 10am-5pm

Tuition: $75

$25 off for Jodi’s returning students. $25 deposit reserves your spot. You will be sent the full set of of student materials as soon as you register.

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Weekend Jam Camp

March 29, 2024 – March 31, 2024 EDT

Taught by Larry Kernagis using the Wernick Method

Mt. Juliet, TN

Located at a private residence, just east of the Nashville airport; address provided upon registration

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

Tuition: $250

Special room rate for students at the Avid Hotel in Mt. Juliet. Prices start at $90.25. Use this link to make your reservation (please note the page loads slowly). Offer expires March 1!

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Jam Class @ Aquatseli Bluegrass Festival

September 23, 2023 All day

Taught by Len Lawhon using the Wernick Method

Millington, TN at the Aquatseli Bluegrass Festival

UA Moore Ballfield at Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park, 7097 Benjestown Rd, Millington, TN 38053

Saturday3-5pm

Tuition: FREE!

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

Class Flyer

Len Lawhon

Olive Branch, MS

Len Lawhon has been playing bluegrass and old-time music for over 30 years.… More Info!

Weekend Jam Camp

August 26, 2023 – August 27, 2023 EDT

Taught by Jodi Harbin using the Wernick Method

Norris, TN at Sleepy-Eyed John’s Music and Clogging

2830 Andersonville Hwy, Clinton TN 37716

Rescheduled from July 15-16

Saturday 10am-3pm; Sunday 12-3pm

Tuition: $110

$20 off for Jodi’s returning Wernick Method students through August 1. $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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Saturday Jam Class

April 1, 2023 All day

Taught by Jodi Harbin using the Wernick Method

Norris, TN at Sleepy-Eyed John’s Music and Clogging

2830 Andersonville Hwy, Clinton TN 37716

Saturday, 9am-5pm

Tuition: $75

$15 off through March 10. $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

July 15, 2023 – July 16, 2023 EDT

This camp has been rescheduled for late August.

Taught by Jodi Harbin using the Wernick Method

Norris, TN at Sleepy-Eyed John’s Music and Clogging

2830 Andersonville Hwy, Clinton TN 37716

Jul 15-16, 2023

Saturday 10am-3pm; Sunday 12-3pm

Tuition: $110

$15 off through June 15. $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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