Kings Mountain State Park – Wernick Method

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Kings Mountain State Park

1277 Park Rd
Blacksburg, SC 29702 United States Get Directions

https://reserve.southcarolinaparks.com/kings-mountain

Home to Kings Mountain State Park

Wernick Method teacher Gilbert Nelson and Leigh Nelson hold a camp at this location, usually in the spring or summer.

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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