Taught by Ellen Carlson using the Wernick Method*
Thursdays, Oct. 4-Nov. 15 & Fri. Nov 16 7-9pm
8 sessions, tuition 160
Exeter, NH Exeter Recreation Department
Ellen Carlson has been performing on fiddle for over 35 years, currently with the acoustic roots band High Range, as well as swing, old country and Irish with Jim Prendergast. She teaches fiddle, guitar and mandolin, both privately and at major festivals including Grey Fox, Joe Val and Pemi Valley. Ellen leads the NH Fiddle Ensemble and runs her own camp, the Fiddleheads Acoustic Music Camp. Ellen's students say:
"An amazing teacher!"
"Her supportive and easy-going personality puts the nervous beginner at ease and helps build self-confidence."
"Thank you, Ellen, for leading the way!"
"All the little details Ellen taught me mean so much when playing with others"
"Taking lessons with Ellen has been such a fun, positive learning experience for me!"
Sign up now and we'll send a full information packet preparing you for the class and the world of jamming!
50 deposit holds your spot! (110 balance due at first class)
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Once we receive your payment, 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 payment 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
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- 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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