Bluegrass Jamming Class

Taught by Rob Bulkley using the Wernick Method*

Tuesdays Jan 3-Feb 28, 6:45-8:45pm (ex. Feb 14)

8 sessions, tuition $160

Seattle, WA
 Dusty Strings Music School
 3406 Fremont Avenue North

Rob Bulkley has played in several bands including the Howdy Boys and Northwest bluegrass favorites SOCKEYE. Rob plays mandolin and banjo as well as his specialty, guitar, which he has taught for many years. He has run jams at several music camps and at Dusty Strings Acoustic Music Shop in Seattle.
Students at Rob's classes say::

"Rob has an incredible knowledge of songs and such great experience."

"Great instructor- had loads of fun and learned a lot."

"...brought students of different levels along together...got me more comfortable taking leads for the first time."

"As a group we really bonded and that was at the direction of Rob - It showed us what fun jamming can be... learned a lot!"

"Class was amazing! Rob created a comfortable environment where it was OK to make mistakes."

"Good pace- I liked the completely relaxed approach, the noncompetitiveness, all the music--great variety."

Sign up now and we'll send a full information packet
preparing you for the class and the world of jamming!
To register, call Dusty Strings at (206) 634-1662.

  • All bluegrass instruments welcome
  • No jamming experience necessary
  • You will be jamming the first class!
  • Friendly encouraging knowledgeable teaching.
  • Mistakes allowed!
  • Singing not required, but encouraged and taught.
  • Easy 2 and 3-chord songs, slow speeds.
  • Soloing not required! "Faking" solos taught.

Do you qualify? It's easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro... 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. (Fiddles and basses need to know which notes work with which chords)

For more info email rick@drbanjo.com



*
Wernick Method Classes teach real bluegrass jamming!
  • Hands-on learning in large and small groups
  • Learn many bluegrass standards
  • Gentle tempos!
  • Full ground rules and etiquette of typical jams
  • How to lead songs and how to follow new songs
  • How to find melodies, fake solos, sing harmony
  • Ear skills taught and emphasized, as in real bluegrass
  • Reading skills not needed/relevant
  • Group and individualized instruction on backup skills
  • Understanding, low-pressure, time-tested teaching

Pete Wernick ("Dr. Banjo", originator of Banjo Camps and Bluegrass Jam Camps) has created a method based on his years of experience teaching jamming.

Wernick Method teachers are certified by Pete based on knowledge of bluegrass, teaching ability, and proper use of the Wernick Method.

Practice jamming at home!

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