Jamschool Camp - May 29-31, 2020
FIND YOUR JAM AT JAMSCHOOL CAMP!
Have you achieved some level of competence on your instrument but still have reservations about playing with other people on the fly? Never had a chance to front a band or be part of a real jam session? Want to meet other musical folks who are in the same boat? Jamschool is for you!
In Jamschool camp, the classes will be of limited size and will be intended to make you feel more confident and comfortable in jamming situations, whether electric or acoustic, onstage or at a party. We'll learn the skills needed to figure out songs on the fly, teach other people your songs quickly, and know what to play and when - arranging on the fly, communicating with a rhythm section, taking turns soloing, etc. Our Sunday afternoon student jam will include a pro drummer and bass player and PA system to help make everyone sound good and give you the experience of leading and following along in a real jam situation. This camp is open to students on electric and acoustic guitars, bass, dobro, and mandolin, and limited to twenty students.
COST
Jamschool Camp is $270. This covers all instruction/classes during the weekend and the instructor concert Saturday night. Scholarships that cover all or part of the cost of attending Picknbow are available; please contact Danny Gotham for more details.
If you’re interested in supporting the Picknbow community and our continued outreach to those who may not be able to afford camp, please contact Danny Gotham and join us in contributing to the scholarship fund!
REGISTRATION
Because of the venue size and to keep classes manageable, registration for Jamschool Camp is limited. Please register online and get your full payment in as soon as possible to hold your spot. Registration and payment must be submitted by May 15, 2020.
LOCATION
Picknbow is held at the Old Murphey School, on the Shared Visions campus, in Durham, NC. Click here for a map.
WHAT TO BRING
You’ll want to bring snacks and beverages, lunch on Saturday and Sunday (or go out nearby), and a potluck dish+serving utensil for Saturday evening. For comfort, plan to bring layers; it can be warm then cool and warm again. Other things to bring:
Bring your guitar (electric or acoustic), bass, and mandolin.
Music accessories such as capos, tuners, guitar slides, spare strings, music stand, instrument stand, etc.
Notebook for taking notes in classes, folder/binder for handouts from instructors, pens/pencils.
Bring your phone or another recording device (audio and/or video) and a charger, since capturing some of the classes can be helpful in your follow-up practices.
For Saturday evening potluck and instructor concert, invite your friends and family! The potluck and instructor concert are one of the best parts of the weekend! <3
Beer and wine for your enjoyment or to share at any time during the weekend.
And of course, bring your love of music, your enthusiasm, and readiness to jam!
WHAT WE PROVIDE ON-SITE
Sound system for the instructor and student concerts
Coffee, coffeemaker, cups, plates, plasticware, napkins. Feel free to bring some of these to donate for use during the weekend — we can always use more paper towels :-)
Refrigerators, microwave, oven
Copy machine
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Friday, May 29
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm: Arrive for the Meet and Greet, get acquainted with each other
7:00 pm to 9:30 pm: Meet and Greet, introductions, instructors will describe their workshops, we'll put up the schedule. Then lots of informal music making for all of us!
Saturday, May 30
9:00 to 10:00 am: Arrival, coffee, etc.
10:00 to 1:00: Workshop 1
1:00 to 2:30: Lunch, jamming/practice time, naps, one-on-one sessions
2:30 to 5:00: Workshop 2
5:00 to 5:30: Group photo, prep for group meal 5:00 to 5:30: Group photo, prep for group meal
5:30 to 6:30: Pot luck meal
6:30 to 7:00: Clean up and prep for performance
7:00 to 10:00: Instructors performance - invite your friends and family!
Sunday, May 31
9:00 to 10:30: Songwriter’s Circle
10:40-12:45: Workshop 3
12:45 to 2:30: Lunch; practice for campers' performances
2:30 to 6:00: Campers jam with back-up band (guitar, bass, drums)
6:00: Closing words, closing jam, and clean up