Pete Wernick's Winter Banjo Camps in Boulder, CO

All camps Monday - Saturday, 9am - 5:30pm,
with Wednesday and Thursday half days

"My camps are about fun, but also about real results. Having played and taught banjo most of my life, I still love to help players learn, from the first slow jam to the highest levels of artistry and performance. I hope you can join me in Colorado this winter."

Camp Qualifications | Our Camp Home | Happy Campers
Additional Features | Press | Sign Me Up

Basic Skills · January 5-10, 2009

A friendly, "safe" situation for inexperienced and closet players.

• Creating basic solos, worked-out and improvised
• Lots of jamming, everyone participating at their own level, including total novices!
• Backup pointers and jamming etiquette
• How to beat timing problems
• Practicing tips and standard licks

Class limit: 35, Tuition: $350.

Click here for qualifications required to participate

Intermediate · January 12-17, 2009

For pickers who can create and play a basic solo, and have jamming experience.

• Good timing and tone
• Creating "believable" solos, improvising
• Practicing for maximum progress
• Clearing technical hurdles, gaining speed
• Knowing the neck, favorite licks
• Backup approaches and techinques

Class limit: 30, Tuition: $350 includes individual evaluation.
Ten 1-on-1 sessions available for additional fee.

Click here for qualifications required to participate

One scholarship available, deadline Nov. 14. More info.

Advanced · January 19-24, 2009

Tailored those who have played in performing bands.

• "The pro sound": Timing, tone, "believability"
• Creating interesting solos, tunes, individual style, gaining speed
• Practicing to clear technical hurdles
• Bringing out the best in each song, backup and lead
• Knowing the neck, creating licks
• Performance skills — sounding your best on stage
• Week includes a class performance with Pete

Click here for qualifications required to participate.

Class limit: 15, Tuition: $350.
Scholarships available.
Send band recording and letter to:
BANJO CAMP, 7930-P Oxford Rd., Niwot, CO 80503
More info.