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Abingdon, VA

Abingdon, VA

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Home to Jubilee House Retreat Center

Wernick Method teacher Gilbert Nelson and Leigh Nelson hold several camps each year at this location.

October 2022

Fri 14

Oct 14 - Oct 16

Weekend Jam Camp

Abingdon, VA Abingdon

*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 class!
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