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Kevin Slick

Louisville, CO

Kevin Slick has been performing, writing, recording, and teaching music for over 35 years. A multi-instrumentalist (guitar, mandolin, banjo), he has recorded over 30 albums with groups or as a solo artist. He currently plays with Orchard Creek Band and continues to release solo works. Kevin is a photographer, visual artist, retired middle school teacher, past president of the Colorado Bluegrass Music Society, and long-term resident of Louisville, CO. He has taught a wide variety of students, hoping to instill in them the confidence and ability to play with others and to foster a love for bluegrass music.

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“Kevin has boundless energy and a vast knowledge of music and music history which he shares with students.”
“Kevin weaves the magic and mystery of learning into an exciting learning experience.”
“I’m impressed by his perceptiveness, intelligence and ability to tailor how he teaches to whoever he is teaching.”
“A consistently caring, warm and engaging atmosphere.”
“Kevin’s personal warmth and experienced musicianship, as well as his “teacher’s heart” makes him a valued part of the Wernick Method system. (Pete Wernick)”
“Kevin is a very encouraging teacher. He provides an environment in which students of all levels feel comfortable exploring jamming.”
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Wernick Method Classes teach real bluegrass jamming!
  • Hands-on learning in large and small groups
  • No jamming experience necessary
  • You will be jamming the first hour!
  • All bluegrass instruments welcome
  • Full ground rules and etiquette of typical jams
  • Intermediates welcome, and given added challenges
  • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
  • Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected!
  • Music/tab reading not needed or used
  • Ear skills taught and emphasized, as in real bluegrass
  • Learn many bluegrass standards
  • Singing not required, but encouraged and taught
  • Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught
  • How to lead songs and how to follow new songs
  • How to find melodies, fake solos, sing harmony
  • Group and individualized instruction on backup skills
  • Understanding, low-pressure, time-tested teaching

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Do you qualify? It’s easier than you may think!

If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro… you can be part of a bluegrass jam.

Only requirements - be able to:

  • Tune your instrument and
  • Change smoothly between G, C, D, and A (or the notes that work on bass and fiddle)

Practice Jam Skills at Home!

17 songs, just 4 chords and SLOW tempos. This video will help you prepare for your first jam class. Read More

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("Dr. Banjo"), originator of Banjo Camps and Bluegrass Jam Camps

Pete Wernick has created a method based on his years of experience teaching jamming. Wernick Method teachers are certified by Pete based on knowledge of bluegrass, teaching ability, and proper use of the Wernick Method. Pete's Full Bio

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