Bluegrass Jamming Class

Taught by Gilbert Nelson using the Wernick Method*

Sunday, December 11, 4-5:30pm

Free jamming class
(with concert admission: $10 adv/$12 door)

Gilbert Nelson is a veteran musician and teacher in Spartanburg, SC who leads two bands and teaches banjo and guitar at Blvd Music Store in Boiling Springs, SC. His friendly, outgoing spirit helps beginners gain confidence as they learn.

"I highly recommend the class and would do it again in a heart beat."

"I wish I had met Gilbert years ago!"

"Thanks for the help and confidence I received, letting me feel I could do this."

" He made everyone feel welcome and important to the success of the group."

"Why didn't someone explain these things to me before?"

Sign up now to reserve your spot!
Email rick@drbanjo.com 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)



*
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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