Virginia Archives

Bluegrass Jam Camp

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Taught by Gilbert Nelson using the Wernick Method*

Big Stone Gap, VA during the Blue Highway Festival

Big Stone Gap Visitor Center, 306 Wood Ave E, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219

October 4-6, 2023

Wednesday 2-7pm; Thursday 10am-6pm; Friday 10am-4pm

Tuition: $325

$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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Weekend Bluegrass Jam Camp

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Taught by Gilbert Nelson using the Wernick Method*

Abingdon, VA at the Jubilee House Retreat Center

822 East Main St, Abingdon, VA 24210

November 3-5, 2023

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

Assisted by Leigh Nelson

Tuition: $325

Saturday and Sunday 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.

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

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Taught by Gilbert Nelson using the Wernick Method*

Abingdon, VA at the Jubilee House Retreat Center

822 East Main St, Abingdon, VA 24210

July 28-30, 2023

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

Assisted by Leigh Nelson

Tuition: $325

Saturday and Sunday 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.

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

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Taught by Gilbert Nelson using the Wernick Method*

Abingdon, VA at the Jubilee House Retreat Center

822 East Main St, Abingdon, VA 24210

March 17-19, 2023

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

Assisted by Leigh Nelson

Tuition: $325

Saturday and Sunday 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.

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

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Free Bluegrass Jam Class

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Taught by Gilbert Nelson using the Wernick Method*

Big Stone Gap, VA during Mountain Music Heritage Week (just prior to Blue Highway Fest)

Big Stone Gap Visitor Center, 306 Wood Ave E, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219

October 6-8, 2022

Thursday 2-4pm; Friday and Saturday 10am-12pm

Tuition: FREE!! No festival admission required.

Attend any/all of the 3 sessions. You will be sent the full set of of student materials as soon as you register.

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Taught by Vince May using the Wernick Method*

Syria, VA at Grave’s Mountain Farm & Lodges

205 Graves Mountain Lane, Old Blue Ridge Turnpike, Syria, VA 22743

October 28-30, 2022

Friday 6-10pm; Saturday 10am-6pm; Sunday 10am-2pm

Tuition: $250

$20 off through Sep 28. $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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Taught by Gilbert Nelson using the Wernick Method*

CANCELED

Sorry to say, this class and the festival have been canceled.

See Our Other Class Offerings

Abingdon, VA at the Jubilee House Retreat Center

822 East Main St, Abingdon, VA 24210

June 2-5, 2022

Thursday 4-8pm; Friday and Saturday 10-6pm; Sunday 10-4pm

Assisted by Leigh Nelson

Tuition: $425

Friday, Saturday and Sunday lunches included. $150 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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Taught by Gilbert Nelson using the Wernick Method*

Abingdon, VA at the Jubilee House Retreat Center

822 East Main St, Abingdon, VA 24210

October 14-16, 2022

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

Assisted by Leigh Nelson

Tuition: $325

Saturday and Sunday 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.

Banjos Are Full

Join the waitlist; spots may open up

Waitlist Signup Form

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Taught by Gilbert Nelson using the Wernick Method*

Abingdon, VA at the Jubilee House Retreat Center

822 East Main St, Abingdon, VA 24210

March 11-13, 2022

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

Assisted by Leigh Nelson

Tuition: $325

Saturday and Sunday 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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About Gilbert Nelson

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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.

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