Bluegrass Jamming Camp

Taught by Greg McGrath using the Wernick Method*

Fri-Sun, 7th-9th September 2018, 9am-5pm daily

Tuition $295 AUD

Quorn, SA (Australia)

Price includes meals, dorm accommodations $10 extra

Greg McGrath has been a bluegrass musician and teacher for some 20 years, teaching banjo and guitar during that time. Since attending Pete Wernick's 2007 jam camp in North Carolina, he has hosted numerous jam classes and camps in Australia for beginner musicians. Greg excels at giving students the skills and confidence needed to be a part of—and to feel welcome at—any jam session.
Greg's students say:

"So patient and encouraging!"

"Displays confidence but with kindness, humility and a natural sense of humour."

"Committed to bringing out the best in everyone!"

"I have a rekindled enthusiasm and feel confident about my picking future!"

"An amazing, worthwhile experience."

"Well done, Greg! Great value for the money."

Sign up now and we'll send a full information packet
preparing you for the camp and the world of jamming!
$50 deposit holds your spot. To register, click here .

Once you've paid, we'll contact you via email for registration info.
Prefer to pay with check or money order? Email Greg McGrath for details.

  • 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 Greg McGrath



*
Wernick Method Classes teach real bluegrass jamming!
  • Hands-on learning in large and small groups
  • Learn many bluegrass standards
  • Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected!
  • 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 or used
  • 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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