Bluegrass Jamming Class

Taught by Kerry Craig using the Wernick Method*

Saturdays, Feb 11-Mar 31 (ex. 3/17) 2-5pm

7 sessions, tuition $195

Kerry Craig is both a devoted music teacher and a versatile and well-traveled performer. His experience includes years touring with Hank Williams Jr., and other country and bluegrass acts. In recent years, he's dedicated most of his time to teaching bluegrass and country music at Middletown Music in Delaware, bringing along fiddle students young and old.
Kerry's students say:

"Thanks for you patience and guidance through my learning process."

"Every time I pick up my fiddle I thank you. My life has been enriched  beyond measure.  With a less skillful teacher my fiddle might have become a pretty wall ornament. "

"I was having too much fun to notice how much my playing had improved!"

"What a great experience! Words can't say how much you're appreciated."

"His ability to manage multi-level students in group format is amazing; everyone comes away with just what they need. Between laughing, playing, learning, and enjoying, there's little room left for being nervous."

Sign up soon to guarantee your place!

We'll send a full information packet preparing you for the class and the world of jamming. $50 deposit holds your spot!
(Balance due at first class: $145)

Prefer to pay with check or money order? Email rick@drbanjo.com for details.
50% of deposit refunded if you cancel more than one month in advance.

  • 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 or to send payment in the mail,
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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