Worcester, MA – WM Bluegrass Jamming Class with Nelson Hiller – begins 9/6/18

Wernick Method Bluegrass Jamming Class
Taught by Nelson Hiller
Thursdays, September 6-November 1 5:30-7:30pm
Worcester, MA Union Music
Tuition $100
NOTE: Final class session on Nov 1 will run 5:30-9:30pm

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.

Nelson Hiller is an experienced bluegrass and Americana musician who plays with the trio Sinner’s Pie. His main instruments are mandolin, guitar and upright bass. Nelson enjoys helping less experienced players and has conducted Slow Jam workshops at Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival and Gibson Hill Bluegrass Festival. He also runs slow jams for Rhode Island Bluegrass Association.