Pete Wernick's Winter Banjo Camps in Boulder, CO, 2012

Basic Skills - Jan. 2-7 Intermediate - Jan. 9-14 Advanced - Jan. 16-21

All camps Monday - Saturday, 9:15am - 5:30pm, with Wednesday and Thursday half days

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"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."

All camps are more than half full as of Dec. 15, and there are just a few spots left in the Basic Camp. More info.

Basic Skills · January 2-7, 2012

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

Qualifications for this camp

Class limit: 25
Tuition: $125 deposit payable to Dr. Banjo. $225 due at start of camp.
All but $65 of payment refundable until Nov. 25, 2011.

Intermediate · January 9-14, 2012

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 techniques

Qualifications for this camp

Class limit: 25
Tuition: $125 deposit payable to Dr. Banjo. $225 due at start of camp (includes individual evaluation).
All but $65 of payment refundable until Nov. 25, 2011.

Advanced · January 16-21, 2012

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
All campers will receive a 1-on-1 session with Pete
Performance skills — sounding your best on stage
Week includes a class performance with Pete

Qualifications for this camp

Class limit: 15
Tuition: $125 deposit payable to Dr. Banjo. $225 due at start of camp (includes individual evaluation).
All but $65 of payment refundable until Nov. 25, 2011.
Scholarship Winners Announced:
Jim Gabehart of Hinton, WV will be coming thanks to the generosity of Stelling Banjo Works, and Jordan Alleman of Portland, OR will attend with help from donations at the 2011 Banjo Camp concert. Jim and his wife lead a band that plays throughout the east, and Jordan, 18, will start studies at Berklee College of Music in the fall.