Bluegrass Jamming Camp

Bluegrass Jamming Camp Taught by Wayne & Kristin Scott Benson using the Wernick Method* January 11-13 Fri 5-8, Sat 9-8:30, Sun 9-3 Tuition $195 $175 until Nov 1 Spartanburg SC Wilson Hall, Converse College $185 until Dec 13 Includes a private mini-concert with Wayne and Kristin

Kristin Scott Benson is a 4-time IBMA Their students say: Banjo Player of the Year and one of the first females to work “Kristin has a genuine warmth that in a top-tier bluegrass band, The Grascals, performing on makes you try hard and lures you national TV and almost 200 times on the Grand Ole Opry, into believing I can do this!” Wayne Benson is 5-time SPBGMA Mandolin “Wayne has a very calm manner and it’s Player of the Year, and in addition to full-time performing clear he spends his days teaching.” with IIIrd Tyme Out he records, freelances, and teaches “Kristin’s easy nature and quick wit online and in-person lessons. had me completely at ease.” • 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 * Intermediates welcome, and given added challenges * Understanding, low-pressure, time-tested teaching!

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