Larry Kernagis


Larry Kernagis (Mt. Juliet, TN) was raised during the folk revival era of the 60s, cutting his chops on Flatt & Scruggs and the Kingston Trio. Eventually, he became a banjo instructor at the famed Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago. Larry has led bluegrass jams at festivals across the country for the past 30 years. He now employs his banjo, guitar and vocal skills entertaining with “greengrass” Celtic group Def Leprechaun.

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“Larry was an excellent instructor. Patient and kind, he brought the music to life and gave me the tools to do the same.”

“When I was young I was a classically trained violinist, but Larry taught me to play music with the other half of my brain…It’s been a great experience.”

“Teaching style was perfect. Was able to shift gears to help the advanced and newbies alike.”

“There were lots of returnees like me–that’s the best testament of the value of the program and how much people are liking Larry and Cindy doing the programs.”

“Larry encouraged us to try and get beyond our fears and try different things. He is very patient.”

“Larry Kernagis is a true educator. He understands the motivational and instructional needs of an adult learner.”

“I believe Larry must be your premier instructor. I can’t see how someone could be better.”
“Larry is a fantastic teacher. He is very attentive to students and always recognized something each student did well. After each song he expressed genuine excitement on how well we sounded. That made us feel more confident and motivated to ‘Dare to Suck!’.”
Categories: California, Florida, Ireland, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia, Wisconsin

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  • Weekend Jam Camp

    Smoke House Lodge 844 West Main St, Monteagle, TN, United States

    Calling All Pickers!
    You'll be sent student materials as soon as you register.

    • Learn to jam with people like you
    • Hands-on instruction: rhythm, lead, harmony singing
    • Learn standard bluegrass repertoire and etiquette
    • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
    • Intermediates welcome, given extra challenges
    • Only requirement: play G, C, D, A chords (or matching notes on fiddle or bass

  • Weekend Jam Camp

    Limerick, IE Limerick, Ireland

    Calling All Pickers!
    You'll be sent student materials as soon as you register.

    • Learn to jam with people like you
    • Hands-on instruction: rhythm, lead, harmony singing
    • Learn standard bluegrass repertoire and etiquette
    • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
    • Intermediates welcome, given extra challenges
    • Only requirement: play G, C, D, A chords (or matching notes on fiddle or bass

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    Weekend Jam Camp

    Residence Inn Phoenix Mesa 941 West Grove Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, United States

    Calling All Pickers!
    You'll be sent student materials as soon as you register.

    • Learn to jam with people like you
    • Hands-on instruction: rhythm, lead, harmony singing
    • Learn standard bluegrass repertoire and etiquette
    • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
    • Intermediates welcome, given extra challenges
    • Only requirement: play G, C, D, A chords (or matching notes on fiddle or bass

  • Level 2 Jam with the Pros Camp

    The Inn at Castle Rock 112 Tombstone Canyon Rd., Bisbee, AZ, United States

    Taught by Larry Kernagis using the Wernick Method "Jam with the Pros" Level 2 Bluegrass Camp with Nu-Blu! This “Level 2” camp combines the Wernick Method approach to bluegrass teamwork with the expertise and involvement of the award-winning professional bluegrass group, Nu-Blu. With small group jams with "the pros", breakout sessions ...

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    Weekend Jam Camp

    Holiday Inn Express West Melbourne 2255 Coastal Lane, Melbourne, FL, United States

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  • Weekend Jam Camp

    Hampton Inn & Suites Navarre 7710 Navarre Parkway, Pensacola, FL, United States

    Calling All Pickers!
    You'll be sent student materials as soon as you register.

    • Learn to jam with people like you
    • Hands-on instruction: rhythm, lead, harmony singing
    • Learn standard bluegrass repertoire and etiquette
    • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
    • Intermediates welcome, given extra challenges
    • Only requirement: play G, C, D, A chords (or matching notes on fiddle or bass

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    Weekend Jam Camp

    Courtyard Peoria 1928 West War Memorial Drive, Peoria, IL, United States

    Calling All Pickers!
    You'll be sent student materials as soon as you register.

    • Learn to jam with people like you
    • Hands-on instruction: rhythm, lead, harmony singing
    • Learn standard bluegrass repertoire and etiquette
    • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
    • Intermediates welcome, given extra challenges
    • Only requirement: play G, C, D, A chords (or matching notes on fiddle or bass

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    Weekend Jam Camp

    Vintage Lakeside Inn 41076 Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear Lake, CA, United States

    Calling All Pickers!
    You'll be sent student materials as soon as you register.

    • Learn to jam with people like you
    • Hands-on instruction: rhythm, lead, harmony singing
    • Learn standard bluegrass repertoire and etiquette
    • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
    • Intermediates welcome, given extra challenges
    • Only requirement: play G, C, D, A chords (or matching notes on fiddle or bass

  • Weekend Jam Camp

    Holiday Inn Express 8353 Murphy Dr, Madison, WI, United States

    Calling All Pickers!
    You'll be sent student materials as soon as you register.

    • Learn to jam with people like you
    • Hands-on instruction: rhythm, lead, harmony singing
    • Learn standard bluegrass repertoire and etiquette
    • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
    • Intermediates welcome, given extra challenges
    • Only requirement: play G, C, D, A chords (or matching notes on fiddle or bass

  • Jam with the Pros Alaskan Bluegrass Cruise

    Bluegrass Alaska Cruise Pier 91, Smith Cover Cruise Terminal, 2001 W. Garfield St., Seattle, WA, United States

    Calling All Pickers!
    You'll be sent student materials as soon as you register.

    • Learn to jam with people like you
    • Hands-on instruction: rhythm, lead, harmony singing
    • Learn standard bluegrass repertoire and etiquette
    • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
    • Intermediates welcome, given extra challenges
    • Only requirement: play G, C, D, A chords (or matching notes on fiddle or bass

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    Weekend Jam Camp

    Creekside Lodge 2716 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, NC, United States

    Calling All Pickers!
    You'll be sent student materials as soon as you register.

    • Learn to jam with people like you
    • Hands-on instruction: rhythm, lead, harmony singing
    • Learn standard bluegrass repertoire and etiquette
    • Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching
    • Intermediates welcome, given extra challenges
    • Only requirement: play G, C, D, A chords (or matching notes on fiddle or bass