Bluegrass Jamming Class

Taught by Carl Yaffey using the Wernick Method*

Tuesdays, 7-9:30pm - Apr 3-May 22

8 sessions, tuition $195

Columbus, OH At the Metro Columbus Baptist Assn

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Carl Yaffey is a full-time musician who's played in bluegrass, folk, old time, rock, and country bands in Norfolk, VA and Columbus, including One Riot One Ranger, The Timbre Wolves, and Grassahol. The author of "A Flatpicker's Guide to Jamming" and other Mel Bay books, Carl teaches 3-finger and clawhammer banjo, guitar, mandolin, and electric and upright bass. He's been part of many bluegrass teaching programs including Kaufmann Kamp.

Visit Carl's website  •  Send Carl an email  •  Watch Carl play

Carl's students say:

"Carl's patient, professional persistence and encouragement help me really enjoy my instrument! I am learning and am excited to learn more with Carl's guidance."

"I always enjoy my classes with Mr. Yaffey... a great instructor who successfully teaches me how to play, be relaxed, and have fun."

"Carl is patient and willing to address any problems."

"Carl is not only one of the most respected professionals in the Columbus area music scene, he's also a patient and nice guy."

"Carl is an excellent teacher. He's patient and good-humored, important qualities for a teacher of adults and young students alike."

Class is sold out. To be informed of the next class
(or a late vacancy in this one) click here.

Once you've paid, we'll contact you via email for registration info.
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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