Raleigh, NC

Leslie Dare & Susan West have found great synergy in working together to teach others the essentials of bluegrass jamming.
Both grew up with music but after being musically inactive for many years, both joined the bluegrass community through their experiences at camps run by Pete and Joan Wernick, re-discovering the joys of music later in life. Leslie plays guitar and Susan plays mandolin, bass, and guitar. They are both active in the Raleigh, NC-area jamming scene, including regular participation with the Raleigh chapter of the Handsome Ladies.
“Susan and Leslie’s warm & welcoming teaching style helped me do something a little scary in each class which made me a better player.”
“The most enjoyable learning experience I have ever had.”
“I feel so much better equipped to jam now. Y’all are the best!”
“Leslie is a talented, welcoming leader who makes jamming fun for everyone, regardless of their level of proficiency.”
“Susan West and Leslie Dare are the best group music instructors I’ve ever experienced. I went from feeling nervous/uncomfortable about taking breaks and improvising, to feeling confident and capable.”
“Leslie and Susan were so organized and helpful. They do a great job of gently urging a student to try something new. I learned a lot and had a great time.”
Leslie & Susan’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