July 15 - 17, 2008
Tuesday - Thursday just before the Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival (greyfoxbluegrass.com) Air-conditioned venue, right near new festival site. Festival includes Hot Rize with Red Knuckles & the Trailblazers.
Registrants for this camp will be mailed detailed area maps and lodging/camping choices. (We have distilled the most relevant info from the Greene County tourism web site and printed guide, with jamcampers' needs in mind.)
Rough camping available 5 miles from festival site, a full week prior to festival more info.
 Camp times: 9:00-5:00 daily. Some spaces still left in this camp. To register after July 7, please write Pete. Now offering deep-discounted tuition to bass players: $95. Mandolins, fiddles, dobros are also underrepresented thus far, eligible for need-based discounts. More info. All but half of the deposit amount refundable until June 15, 2008. |
 Closet pickers, this is for you!
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Pete Wernick's BLUEGRASS JAM CAMP
What it is:
- Understanding, low-pressure, experienced teaching by Pete and Joan Wernick and Ira Gitlin.
- Hands-on learning in large and small groups
- How to play lead, fake solos, sing harmony
- Group and individualized instruction on backup techniques.
- Ground rules and etiquette; learn many bluegrass standards,
- In over 40 camps, we've taught hundreds to jam. You can too!
How you qualify:
It's easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or resonator guitar you can be part of a bluegrass jam.
Only requirements: You must be able to tune your instrument (electronic tuning devices welcome) and change smoothly between G, C, D, and A. Fast playing is not expected, nor is the ability to solo required.
Comments from recent jam campers:
"I have been waiting to start playing real bluegrass with people for quite a while, and now I can."
"It's been three weeks, but I'm still on a high from your Bluegrass Jam Camp in Gettysburg. To put it mildly -- it was absolutely fantastic! My banjo playing has improved immeasurably since Camp -- even my wife has noticed. I am now actively looking for other jammers."
"One of the best experiences in or out of music I have ever had!"
"I had a great time, learned a lot, met great people.. The best week of my whole year!"
"It was exactly what I needed. I will now have the courage to actually take my banjo with me to jam sessions instead of just hanging around listening."
"An incredible experience... a depth of knowledge on the subject beyond just technique, including the history, etiquette, and flavor of the genre."
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How to register:
On-line registration is not available.
Print out and complete the form linked below or write out the requested information and mail to: DR. BANJO 7930-P Oxford Road Niwot, CO 80503.
Attendance is limited. Special discounts available for less common instruments (bass, fiddle, sometimes mandolin; need-based; more info).
Have questions?
Visit our FAQ section. If you still have questions feel free to email us at Pete@DrBanjo.com.