Mt. Juliet, TN

Larry Kernagis 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.
“Larry was an excellent instructor. Patient and kind, he brought the music to life and gave me the tools to do the same.”
“Larry encouraged us to try and get beyond our fears and try different things. He is very patient.”
“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.”
“I really feel like I improved and am now able to jam with almost anyone.”
“Larry made sure I felt comfortable and provided me with appropriate help and feedback to ensure I had a great time. I now wouldn’t hesitate to jump in and jam.”
“A great camp. A good balance of comfort and challenge.”
“Larry was cheerful, supportive and encouraging throughout the weekend.”
“Larry was very quick to determine our skill level and proceed accordingly.”
“Larry was willing to point out our mistakes in a nice way. I also like that we worked on songs in several keys and went over them in order to make improvements.”
Larry’s Camps
Bluegrass Jam Camp
Pensacola
FL
Bluegrass Jamming Workshops
Walnut Valley Festival
(Online)
Bluegrass Jam Camp
Abingdon
VA
Bluegrass Jam Camp
Austin
TX
Bluegrass Jam Camp
Peoria
IL
Bluegrass Jam Camp
Abingdon
VA
Bluegrass Jam Camp
Glendale
CA
Bluegrass Jam Class
Pickerington
OH
Bluegrass Jam Camp
Myrtle Beach
SC
Bluegrass Jamp Camp
Big Bear Lake
CA
Bluegrass Jam Camp
St. Louis
MO
Bluegrass Jam Class
Wind Gap
PA
Bluegrass Jam Camp
Susanville
CA
Bluegrass Jam Camp
Blacksburg
SC
Bluegrass Jam Camp
Paris
Bluegrass Jam Class
Appleton
WI
Bluegrass Jam Class
Merrill
OR
Bluegrass Jam Camp
Abingdon
VA
Bluegrass Jam Camp
Phillip Island
Victoria
Pete Wernick’s Banjo Camp
Woodland Park
CO
Bluegrass Jam Class
Parsons
WV
Pete Wernick’s Silver Bay, NY Bluegrass Camp
Silver Bay
NY
Bluegrass Jam Camp
Kelowna
British Columbia
Bluegrass Jam Camp
Bristol/Abingdon
VA
Bluegrass Jam Camp
Contoocook
NH
Bluegrass Jam Camp
Boomer
NC
Pete Wernick’s Merlefest Bluegrass Camp
Boomer
NC
Bluegrass Jam Class
Flagstaff
AZ
Bluegrass Jam Camp
Maggie Valley
NC
Bluegrass Jam Class
Raleigh
NC
Bluegrass Jam Camp
Abingdon
VA
Bluegrass Jam Camp
Abingdon
VA
Bluegrass Jam Camp
Labasheeda
County Clare
Bluegrass Jam Camp
Monteagle
TN
Bluegrass Jam Camp
Phoenix
AZ
Bluegrass Jam Camp
Melbourne
FL