Tennessee

Taught by Larry Kernagis using the Wernick Method*

Mt. Juliet, TN at a private residence

Tuesdays, January 25-March 15, 2022

6:30-8:30pm each Tuesday

Tuition: $225 for 8 sessions

$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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Each student must submit either proof of COVID vaccination or negative COVID test dated no earlier than 72 hours prior to start of camp. Instructions are provided upon registration.

Until further notice, all Wernick Method classes will be conducted either outdoors or in very well-ventilated indoor spaces.

Larry Kernagis was raised during the folk revival era of the 60s, cutting his chops on Flatt & Scruggs and the Kingston Trio.

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Gilbert Nelson has been a regular on the jam scene for 30 years, with a passion for jamming, performing and teaching a variety of instruments. Gilbert’s teaching is action packed and always encouraging, emphasizing fun and success, providing a safe and supportive learning environment while still finding ways to stretch comfort zones and bring students to a higher level of musical maturity.

Gilbert leads his own band “The Jam Town Grass” as well as coaching other groups in musicianship and stagecraft.

“I highly recommend the class and would do it again in a heart beat.”
“Why didn’t someone explain these things to me before?”
“Gilbert and Leigh, you have empowered me this weekend . . . I’ll have you to thank the rest of my life.”
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Jam Camp pre-Rhythm Roots Festival

September 6, 2022 – September 9, 2022 EDT

Gilbert Nelson

Leigh Nelson

Bristol/Abingdon

Bristol/Abingdon, VA + Google Map

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Bluegrass Jam Camp

Taught by Gilbert Nelson using the Wernick Method*

Bristol/Abingdon, VA at the Jubilee House Retreat Center

September 6-9, 2022

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

Tuition: $425

Includes all meals (Tue dinner thru Fri lunch) 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.

Lodging on-site available at Jubilee House. Contact Leigh Nelson for more information.

Banjos are full.

Please get on the waitlist, as there may be cancellations.

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FREE Class @ SPBGMA Conf

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 29, 2022

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 Conf

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 27-28, 2022

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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Weekly Bluegrass Jam Class

Taught by Jeff Burke using the Wernick Method*

Nashville, TN at the Station Inn

402 12th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37023

Saturdays, September 18 – November 20, 2021

12:00-2:30pm each Saturday; no class on Oct 16 or Nov 6

Tuition: $250 for 8 sessions

$10 off through Aug 18. $50 deposit reserves your spot. 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance.

Basses are full.

Please get on the waitlist, as spots might open up.

Waitlist Signup Form

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Weekly Bluegrass Jam Class

Taught by Larry Kernagis using the Wernick Method*

About Gilbert Nelson

Jam Camp pre-Rhythm Roots Festival