Photo by Clem Scheible
Below is a list of this year’s instructors and the classes they teach. By clicking on the instrument you want, you will find class descriptions for that instrument, along with bios for each instructor, and their websites, which contain yet more information.
Recommended prerequisites are also given, though an open and positive attitude towards learning in a group setting is really the most important prerequisite for having a great time at this camp.
Level 1: Advanced beginner. By this we mean that you already know the basics of how to play your instrument (and tune it!) and can play some songs or tunes, if not up to tempo, at least not agonizingly slowly.
Level 2: Intermediate. By this we mean that you are quite comfortable with your instrument, and have at least some experience playing with other people.
Level 3: Upper intermediate. You should have at least two years of playing experience, including some experience playing with others in jam sessions or in informal bands.
Notes: When there is no level 3 class (oldtime banjo, bass, dobro, fiddle, vocals), level 3 students may enroll in level 2 classes, which will then be tailored to meet the needs of the group’s abilities. If you’re uncertain which level is right for you, just consider whether you’d rather take it slow and easy, or be more challenged, and sign up accordingly. We will allow for some adjustments as needed the first day.
Click on the links below.…classes are listed alphabetically by instrument:
Banjo, bluegrass
Nick Hornbuckle—level 1
Bill Evans—level 2
Jason Burleson—level 3
Banjo, old-time
Steve Baughman—level 1
Brad Leftwich—level 2
Bass
Lisa Burns—level 1
Trisha Gagnon—level 2
Dobro
Ivan Rosenberg—level 1
Rob Ickes—level 2
Fiddle
Megan Lynch—level 1
Jack Tuttle—bluegrass, level 2
Heidi Clare—old-time, level 2
Guitar
Dix Bruce—level 1
Jim Nunally—rhythm, level 2
Tim Stafford—flatpicking, level 3
Mandolin
John Reischman—level 1
Butch Waller—bluegrass, Monroe style, level 2
Alan Bibey—bluegrass, level 3
Vocals
Keith Little—level 1
Carol McComb— level 2
