7/3/20 – Wernick Method Bluegrass Jam Camp with Gilbert Nelson – Kingston NM

Bluegrass Jam Camp taught by Gilbert Nelson
assisted by Leigh Nelson
using the Wernick Method*
Kingston, NM July 3-5 2020 Black Range Lodge
Fri 2-6PM Sat 9AM-5PM Sun 9AM-3PM
Tuition $300

The Historic Black Range Lodge is in mountain country at the edge of the Gila Wilderness. Lodging and all meals by separate arrangement with the lodge; write to Catherine at cat@blackrangelodge.com.

Bring the family!

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.

“I highly recommend the class and would do it again in a heart beat.”

“Thanks for the help and confidence I received, letting me feel I could do this.”

“He made everyone feel welcome and important to the success of the group.”

“Why didn’t someone explain these things to me before?”

“Gilbert and Leigh, you have empowered me this weekend . . . I’ll have you to thank the rest of my life.”

“I can count on one hand the master teachers I’ve known and Gilbert is one of them.”

“You’ve given a 58 year-old guy with no “ear” who started with music less than 2 years ago, the belief that I can reach my dream of being able to play music with other people!”

“Gilbert has a fabulous touch and a way to bring a true beginner up to and over their comfort zone.”

“Jamming with Gilbert is one of life’s real pleasures. I’ve never met anyone so positive and interested in others’ success. He makes learning fun.”