Dr. Banjo Jamcamps!

April 23-26, 2007
Wilkesboro, North Carolina

Click here to view a printable flyer for this camp.

The camp will be held for the first time at the beautiful and spacious grounds of the Herring Ridge YMCA Camp 10 miles outside of Wilkesboro. Lodging and meal packages available. See http://www.herringridge.org/JamCamp.cfm

Closet pickers, this is for you!

All bluegrass instruments welcome
No jamming experience necessary
You will be jamming the first morning!

Questions?
Visit our FAQ section, and if your question is not answered, email Pete by clicking Contact Pete at the top of this screen.

To register after April 16th, contact Pete (click here)
with information requested on registration form.

For more info on the festival: http://www.merlefest.org/

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Pete Wernick’s BLUEGRASS JAM CAMP

What it is:

A combination of classroom and hands-on instruction by an experienced, understanding teacher, 9:15-5:00 daily.

You will be grouped with others according to experience, and do a lot of jamming, sometimes guided, sometimes on your own!

Pete will give group and individual pointers on instrumental technique, harmony singing, and the how-to’s of a variety of jam situations.

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How you qualify:

It's easier than you may think!
If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, resonator guitar, even autoharp or dulcimer, 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.

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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.”

Click here to see additional comments

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How to register:

On-line registration is not available.
Use printable form link below or write out the requested information and mail to:

DR. BANJO
7930-P Oxford Road
Niwot, CO 80503.

Price will be $340 tuition plus lunch and snacks.

Earlybird Discount:
$330 if paid in full by Feb. 23;

or deposit of $120 holds spot..

All but 50% of deposit amount refundable until March 23.

Lodging (modern bunkhouses with showers) and meal packages, including lodging during the festival (free shuttles available) are available.
http://www.herringridge.org/JamCamp.cfm .

Attendance is limited. Inquire about scholarships/special discounts for less common instruments (fiddle, bass, mandolin).

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