September 19, 2010

Basic Bluegrass Jamming Workshop in Santa Monica, CA at McCabe's Guitar Shop. Registration Info Camp time: noon-5pm Tuition is $60 paid to McCabe's. Class limit 15.

All instruments, All skill levels welcome. No jamming experience necessary. You will be jamming right away! To play in a slow jam, a person must be able to change chords smoothly, between G, C, D, and A.

What it is:

• Understanding, low-pressure, experienced teaching by Pete and Joan Wernick.
• 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:

Practice jamming at home!

17 songs, just 4 chords and SLOW tempos. This DVD will help you prepare for your first jam camp.

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It's easier than you may think!

If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, 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.