Christmount Retreat and Conference Center – Wernick Method

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Christmount Retreat and Conference Center

222 Fern Way
Black Mountain, NC 28711 United States Get Directions

https://www.christmount.org/

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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