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Jam Sessions
We'll
have
at
least three types of jams :
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Impromptu jams that
just spring up around the camp
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Our
jam classes; these
are held once daily as regular classes
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Our evening jam
sessions, listed below
Now, if you feel intimidated, unsure, inexperienced,
or just plain nervous, we have some jams just for you.
Keep
in mind that playing at home is one thing; making music
with others really takes you to a new level. At first
it may be a little scary, but it’ll soon turn into a lot
of fun. Some reasons you might hesitate:
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“They’re going to hear me mess up.” No, they’re all
busy trying to do their own thing. Very rarely in
the average jam does anyone even hear the stuff
you’re doing, since they’re worried about their own.
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“I’ll make mistakes.” Yes, you probably will, as
everyone does, and if you’re not beating the
daylights out of your instrument, you’re the only
one who will hear them.
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“I’ll be put on the spot.” No, in a jam, you can
always choose to hang back. If anyone calls on you
to take a solo, a shake of your head is a perfectly
legitimate response.
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“I can’t keep up.” Maybe so, maybe not. If you
can’t, you can still play the chords or notes that
sound OK to you as the music passes by.
The
fact is that just like that cold water, it’s sometimes a
bit scary to jump in the first time, but once you’re
used to it, you’re telling everyone that they
should jump in; whatta bunch of weenies!
OK,
so here are our evening jams. Try them out—trust us!
Folk Jam.
This will be especially for beginners and will include many of the
great old standard folk songs, and a helping of stuff
from the Folk Scare of the ‘60s. If you love to sing
the old songs, come on out whether you’re willing to
play or not.
Bluegrass Jam.
Again, this is especially for beginners. Our jam
leader will get you going with some great old bluegrass songs
that prove that you don’t have to be a virtuoso to have
a lot of fun playing and singing.
Honky-Tonk Jam. This will be for folks who are a little more advanced, heading towards
intermediate, but everyone is welcome. You'll do a
lot of good old bar
songs, some old Hank Williams, and some
cry-in-your-beer, Mom-ran-over-my-dog-with-her-pickup
songs.
Swing Jam.
This is for intermediate players, and you'll get
introduced to a great mix of swing standards.
You'll also learn how to fake around some of the tough chords.
You’ll have a great time.
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