ALL-INSTRUMENT Jam Camp
Thursday through Sunday, September 23-26, 2010

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Welcome banjo players, guitar pickers, mandolinists, bass thumpers, and fiddlers! Do you want to learn to jam with other musicians? Do you want to gain the confidence you need to take a killer break in a bluegrass jam? Do you wonder how you can make your musical interactions with others more fulfilling and less terrifying? This intimate camp just north of Nashville is perfect for you. Small classes and very individualized instruction will get you jamming from the very first class. Not only are our instructors world-class musicians, but more importantly, they are kind, patient,and focused teachers. Some camps are nothing but expensive concerts - teachers doing most of the playing and too much talking. Not Murphy Method/FiddleStar Jam Camp! You will be hands-on, working on improving your own skills. Plus, it's a blast, and in a beautiful location with good, home-cooked food.

Featuring -

Megan Lynch
National Fiddle Champion
Bill Evans and Megan Lynch
Pam Tillis

Casey Henry
The Murphy Method
Dixie Bee-Liners

Ned Luberecki
Chris Jones and the Night Drivers
Sirius/XM Bluegrass DJ

Joe Smart
2006 National Flatpicking Champion

Stephen Mougin
Sam Bush Band
Harmony Training Series


Come join us in beautiful Ridgetop, TN for a long weekend retreat filled with jam classes geared to your ability level, instruction on your instrument of choice (from some of the best in the business!) and tons of surprises. You can also understand and improve your lead and harmony singing and by the end of camp, be ready to lead some tunes at your next jam!

Megan and Casey will be leading the jam classes but several Nashville-based special guests will be making teaching appearances throughout the weekend as well!

Camp Tuition: $500 (US) includes all meals and lodging. On-site lodging is limited. Please contact Camp for fee information without lodging and food. There are several options available. Any student wishing to stay through the following week (IBMA week!) is welcome to do so at no extra cost, first come, first served. Food, however, will not be included for that week. All travel expenses are the responsibility of the student (except transportation to and from the airport--we'll come get you!) but International Jam Camp can help you find the best travel deals--just let us know if you need help.

FAQ's

What is the lodging like?
On-site lodging is dorm style (some bunks, some beds, all comfy) with shared rooms. Bedding is provided. Bathrooms are shared, full, house style bathrooms. Towels are provided. We are in the process of adding additional cabins to the camp in order to accommodate more campers on-site.

Are There Rooms Available for Couples?
Currently, we do not have rooms available for couples, or single, unshared rooms. However, we are able to put up nice tents (it's flat and shady!) for couples who would like to stay on-site instead of getting a hotel in town. You would pay the full lodging price and have access to all the showers and the full three meals a day, etc.

If I Don't Get in to the On-site Lodging Where Should I Stay?
The closest hotel is the Deerfield Inn in Greenbrier, TN. It is nothing fancy but it's close (5 minute drive), clean, and comfortable. Tell them FiddleStar Camps sent you. Prices are very reasonable. Also, any hotel in Goodlettsville, TN (which is a little closer to civilization) is about a 12 minute drive and there are several familiar chain hotels available.

What If I Have Food Allergies or Dietary Restrictions?
No problem. Just let us know. We'll work with you.

When Should I Arrive?
Try to plan your arrival for the evening before the start of camp. As an example, if the camp starts Thursday morning, you should fly or drive in on Wednesday evening. If your plans (or the airlines) do not work out exactly right, that's OK. Just let us know and we'll work it out.

When Should I Plan my Escape?
Plan to leave the last evening of camp or the following morning. Sometimes the party on the last night goes late and we have a good time jamming so you might want to stay until the next morning. But then again, you might have to get back to the real world (ugh!) and it's OK to leave that evening. There is no extra charge for staying the final night.

Do I Need to Be Able to Read Music?
No. Most camp classes are "call and response" style so the most important thing you need is a desire to learn and the patience to know that sometimes you might not process every piece of information the week of camp. That's OK, just bring a recording device and you can enjoy learning and revisiting the information all through the year after camp!

What Level Player Should I Be Before I Can Attend?
Can you hold your instrument? Can you pick out a tune or two, or make some basic chords? You're gonna be just fine. We want everyone to get something out of camp so we try to tailor classes to your ability. If you are feeling overwhelmed during camp, or maybe like things are going too slow (either way!), let us know and we will work to fit you into a more appropriate class.