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Bluegrass Jamming Camp taught by Gilbert Nelson using the Wernick MethodNovember 4-7, 2021
Thursday 4-7pm; Friday and Saturday 10am-6pm; Sunday 10am-3pm
South Myrtle Beach, SC at the Myrtle Beach KOA Campground
613 5th Avenue South, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Tuition: $400
Assisted by Leigh Nelson
Lunch included on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
* 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.)
The sooner you sign up, the sooner you'll receive the student study materials for the camp. Click on 'Tickets' above.
Gilbert Nelson has been a regular on the jam scene for 30 years, with a passion for jamming, performing and teaching a variety of instruments. Gilbert’s teaching is action packed and always encouraging, emphasizing fun and success, providing a safe and supportive learning environment while still finding ways to stretch comfort zones and bring students to a higher level of musical maturity. Gilbert leads his own band “The Jam Town Grass” as well as coaching other groups in musicianship and stagecraft.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Myrtle Beach KOA Resort, 613 5th Avenue South, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, United States
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