March 30 - April 1, 2012
There is still room in this camp. To arrange final-week registration, please email Pete.
At The Boulder Inn. Ask about their special camper room rate.
The Boulder Inn, Our Camp Home
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Camp times: 9:30-5:30 Friday, Saturday, & Sunday. |
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What it is:
- Understanding, low-pressure, experienced teaching by Pete and Joan Wernick and Hereford Percy.
- Hands-on learning in large and small groups
- How to play lead, fake solos, sing harmony
- Group and individualized instruction on backup techniques.
- Ground rules and etiquette; learn many bluegrass standards,
- In over 60 camps, we've taught hundreds to jam. You can too!
How you qualify:
Practice jamming at home!
17 songs, just 4 chords and SLOW tempos. This DVD will help you prepare for your first jam camp.
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It's easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or resonator guitar 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. Fast playing is not expected, nor is the ability to solo required.
Youth scholarship available:
Full tuition and lodging (if necessary) scholarship sponsored in part by the Colorado Bluegrass Music Society will be awarded in early March. Applicants must be under 25 and able to attend the entire camp. For more information and an application form, visit coloradobluegrass.org and scroll down to the scholarship notice and link to the application.
Comments from recent jam campers:
"I have been waiting to start playing real bluegrass with people for quite a while, and now I can."
"It's been three weeks, but I'm still on a high from your Bluegrass Jam Camp in Gettysburg. To put it mildly -- it was absolutely fantastic! My banjo playing has improved immeasurably since Camp -- even my wife has noticed. I am now actively looking for other jammers."
"One of the best experiences in or out of music I have ever had!"
"I had a great time, learned a lot, met great people.. The best week of my whole year!"
"It was exactly what I needed. I will now have the courage to actually take my banjo with me to jam sessions instead of just hanging around listening."
"An incredible experience... a depth of knowledge on the subject beyond just technique, including the history, etiquette, and flavor of the genre."
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Questions?
Visit our FAQ section. If you still have questions feel free to email us at Pete@DrBanjo.com.