Bluegrass Jamming Class

Taught by KC Groves using the Wernick Method* Saturdays, Nov 4-Dec 9 1-6pm 4 Sessions $195 Lyons, CO Festivarie Inn ($185 until Oct 4!) Class does not meet Nov 11 & Nov 25

KC Groves is an accomplished instrumentalist KC’s students say: (mandolin, guitar, bass), vocalist and songwriter. As “KC helped me understand the basics bandleader of the popular group Uncle Earl for over ” a decade, she helped bring old-time music to major of singing bluegrass harmonies. festival stages in the United States and abroad. Along “Able to connect with students at with founding the successful High Street Concert series all levels of musical ability.” in Lyons, KC has spearheaded the long-running weekly bluegrass jam at Oskar Blues and is a member of the “Most importantly, Colorado Bluegrass Music Society’s Hall Of Honor. she makes it all fun!.” • All bluegrass instruments * Wernick Method Classes teach real bluegrass jamming! • No jamming experience necessary * in your area * * with other pickers like you *

• You will be jamming the first session! * 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 find melodies, 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!

Pete Wernick (“Dr. Banjo”, originator of Banjo Camps and Bluegrass Jam Camps) has created a method that has taught DO YOU QUALIFY? It’s easier than you may think! If you play guitar, thousands worldwide how to fit into mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro… you can be part of a bluegrass jam. bluegrass music jams at their own Only requirements: You must be able to tune your instrument (electronic level. Wernick Method teachers are tuning devices welcome) and change smoothly between G, C, D, and A. personally certified by Pete based on (Fiddles and basses need to know which notes work with which chords) their knowledge of bluegrass, teaching in general, and teaching bluegrass according to his methods. Fast playing is not expected, nor is the ability to solo required.