Steve Kaufman's Acoustic Kamp
BLUEGRASS WEEK TWO
June 20-26 2021
Flatpicking, Swing And Western Swing Rhythm Guitar, Bluegrass Rhythm Guitar, Bluegrass Banjo, Bluegrass Fiddle, Mandolin, Songwriting, Ukulele, Bass, Bluegrass Vocals And Dobro ™
All Of The Instructors Are Well Known For Their Individual And Unique Picking And Teaching Styles. They Were Carefully Chosen For Their Talents- Not Only As Musicians But Also For Their Instructional Expertise, Easy-Going Attitude, And Approach-Ability. Hundreds Of Topics Will Be Discussed, Thoroughly Examined And Instructed.
Flatpicking Team
Flatpicking Week One will have Two Class Groups. All Beginners in one group and the Intermediate and Advanced in the other.
All styles of traditional and old time flatpicking will be taught and discussed during Week One and Bluegrass Flatpicking will be taught during Week Two.
Swing and Western Swing Rhythm Guitar
This class will be geared towards intermediate and advanced players and limited to 15.
This Class is SOLD OUT!
Bluegrass Guitar Rhythm
This class will be for the guitarist that is very comfortable changing chords and wants to add bass runs, bass walks, a more solid back up, learning how song structures work, backing up the band and backing up a singer and more. This class will begin with one instructor and as the class size grows, a second will be introduced.
Bluegrass Banjo Team
All styles of three finger banjo picking will be taught this week.
Bluegrass Fiddle Team
Three unbelievable Bluegrass Fiddle instructors. This is going to be a great year for Bluegrass Fiddle. Choose your level and get ready for your playing to move on to the next level.
Bluegrass Mandolin Team
All styles of mandolin picking will be taught during this week.
Songwriting Instructor
(Class Size Limited to 15): Learn the craft of songwriting by this Legendary Americana Songwriter.
Ukulele Team
New this year. A Mini Ukulele Festival!
We will have two independent classes for Ukulele.
Mike Cramer will be teaching the Intermediate and Advanced Students.
Tony Anthonisen will teach all the Beginning Ukulele students.
During the first class, you will assessed to be sure you are in the proper class level.
Bass Team
Two unbelievable Bass instructor/performers will teach this year. The class will be divided into Beginner /Lower Intermediate (Group 1) and Upper Intermediate/Advanced (Group 2)
No amps will be provided. It is expected for the student to use an acoustic bass. Basses may be rented from Wilhoit Music and they deliver and pick up. Write them at wstrings@comcast.net
One more bass instructor to be added.
Bluegrass Vocal Class
Three Slots Left -
Focusing on the technical aspects of singing - exercises, breathing, control, harmony, melody and all facets of group singing. Students will rotate to each instructor.
One more female instructor will be added.
Dobro Team
Two unbelievable Resophonic guitar instructors for two class levels.
The class will be divided into Beginner /Lower Intermediate (Group 1) and Upper Intermediate/Advanced (Group 2)
This is going to be a great year for Reso guitar. Choose your level and get ready for your playing to move on to the next level.
Beginner 101 Group Class Instructor (Mandolin, Guitar, Bluegrass Banjo & Fiddle)
Covid Note: Due to a restriction on the number of students attending, this 101 class cannot be offered but will be back in 2022
Annie will teach all instruments the same songs and chords in a fun, non-competitive, easy pace so that you can get comfortable on your instrument, practice through the year and register next year in the full rotation class.
Kamp Ensemble Coordinator And General Jamming Liaison
Leading the Tune of the Day, The Jam Elements Class, the Medium Jam, The Post Concert Open Mic and the infamous Band Scramble. Note: Keith is asking for volunteer help leading the Isaac's Jam on a few nights. Talk to Keith at Kamp if you are interested.
Luthiers and Kamp Doctors
One of the country's best luthiers will be on hand to tweak, glue, bend, stretch, mend, refret and more to your instrument.
Donnie Barbra, our Kamp Doctor, will do pick-ups and returns and work from his Maryville shop this year - 2021.
Morning Mountain Dulcimer
Mike teaches this special class is for all levels of players interested in Mountain Dulcimer. It is a one hour class each morning Monday through Thursday 8:30-9:30am. There is an added charge of $35 for the class. Rental dulcimers are available for $35.00 for the week with cost going towards purchase.
Slow Jam And Kamp Ensemble Ko-Koordinator And General Kamp Liaisons
Leading the Tune of the Day, The Jam Elements Class, the Medium Jam, The Post Concert Open Mic and the infamous Band Scramble. Note: Keith is asking for volunteer help leading the Isaac's Jam on a few nights. Talk to Keith at Kamp if you are interested.
Slow Jam and Fiddle Jam Koordinator And Kamp Ensemble Koordinator
We have a special Slow Jam and Beginner's Jam Koordinator on hand to help you wake up in the mornings.
Scheduled Old Time Jams are:
8:30-9:30am - Slow Jam - Roughly 100 BPM
1-1:45pm Mid-Day Jam. Open to all levels
4:15-5:15 -Medium Jam. Open to All Levels
10:30-11:30 - Beginner's Jam
Kamp Ensemble Coordinator
The Kamp Ensemble for 2021 will be postponed to when things are back to normal- 2022.
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