Abingdon, VA: Bluegrass Jam Camp with Gilbert Nelson
Schedule
Fri, 20 Oct, 2023 at 04:00 pm to Sun, 22 Oct, 2023 at 04:00 pm
Location
The Jubilee Retreat | Abingdon, VA
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Wernick Method Class taught by Gilbert NelsonFriday October 20, 2023 4 pm to 8 pm
Saturday October 21, 2023 10 am to 6 pm
Sunday October 22, 2023 10 am to 4 pm
The Jubilee House Retreat Center
822 East Main St, Abingdon VA 24210
Tuition: $325
$100 deposit holds your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance.
You will be sent the full set of of student materials as soon as you register.
* 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 class. 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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The Jubilee Retreat, 822 E Main St,Abingdon,VA,United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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