Bluegrass Jamming Class Taught by Gilbert Nelson using the Wernick Method

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Repeats: Weekly on Tuesday (view full repeat details)

Start: 7:00 pm

End: 9:30 pm

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Homepage: http://www.DrBanjo.com click Jam Classes

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“Most think you must get good to play with others.
Wise are those who know you must play with others to get good.”

Tuesday evenings:
January 11, thru March 1, 2011
7:00 till 9:30 PM

* Hands on learning in large and small groups
* Learn many Bluegrass standards
* Gentle tempos! Mistakes expected
* Full ground rules and etiquette of typical jams
* How to lead songs and how to follow new songs
* How to play lead, fake solos, sing harmony
* Ear skills taught and emphasized, as in real bluegrass
* Tab/note reading skills not needed or used
* Group and individualized instruction on backup skills
* Understanding, low-pressure, time-tested teaching!

GUITAR, MANDOLIN, BANO, FIDLE, BASS, OR DOBRO

* No jamming experience necessary
* You will be jamming the first session!

ONLY REQUIREMENTS:
You must be able to tune your instrument (electronic tuners welcome) and change smoothly between G, C, D, and A.
(Fiddles and Basses need to know which notes work with which chords)
Fast playing is not expected, nor is the ability to solo required.

Gilbert's Email: banjoeyes01@att.net