July 16 - 19, 2012

Mon. - Thurs just before the Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival (greyfoxbluegrass.com) Air-conditioned venue, just across from festival entrance! 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.)

Regional tourist info

Rough camping available 5 miles from festival site, a full week prior to festival.

	Closet pickers, this is for you! All bluegrass instruments welcome No jamming experience necessary You will be jamming the first day!
	Camp times: Monday 1:00-5:15; Tu-Th. 9:00-5:00 daily -- extended hours Wed. to allow for absence of those claiming festival camp sites.

What it is:

• Understanding, low-pressure, experienced teaching by Pete 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 60 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.

NEW! Monday afternoon special -- help for new jammers:

The 2012 camp tries a new innovation: Special orientation time for new jammers on an afternoon-only opening day. While all jammers are welcome to attend, the emphasis will be on orientation to jamming. Experienced jammers will play in small coached jams while Pete shows the fundamentals in the main classroom.

Experienced jammers who prefer to skip the first day are welcome to register for Tues-Thursday at a reduced rate.

Pricing:

For Monday-Thursday (especially for new or inexperienced jammers): Total tuition is $275. A deposit of $80 is required. Attendance is limited. Early bird discounts: $15 off if full tuition of $260 paid before April 16, 2012. $10 off if full tuition of $265 paid before May 16, 2012. All but half of the deposit amount refundable until June 16, 2012.

For Tuesday-Thursday (recommended for experienced jammers): Total tuition is 225. A deposit of $80 is required. Attendance is limited. Early bird discounts: $15 off if full tuition of $210 paid before April 16, 2012. $10 off if full tuition of $215 paid before May 16, 2012. All but half of the deposit amount refundable until June 16, 2012.

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!"

"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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