Taught by Harry Gambrill using the Wernick Method*
Saturdays, Nov 3-Dec 8 (ex. 11/24) 1-5pm
5 sessions, tuition 195
Ridley Park, PA Private residence
Harry Gambrill was bit by the bluegrass bug early and began playing the banjo at age twelve. He plays banjo with three regional bluegrass bands: The Rockdale Boys, Southwoods, and the Jersey Corn Pickers. Harry also plays the bass, dobro, and guitar, and has been giving lessons for over 20 years. Currently Harry is the Middle School Music teacher at Media-Providence Friends School in Media, PA. Harry's students say:
"Harry Gambrill is a great banjo player and teacher. He has been great for me, and this week I took my 11 year old granddaughter for her first guitar lesson. He was terrific for her age group also."
"He laid a foundation for me strong enough to support my continuing growth. I wouldn't be where I am today without Harry."
"Harry is a very patient and knowledgeable instructor. He also conveys a sense of enthusiasm about the music. After a few months of lessons, I feel I have learned much more than from any book or web site. He helped me through all of the trouble spots I encountered."
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! (145 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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