Re: [Harp-L] Jon Gindick Jam Camp in Atlanta

["David R. Fertig" <dfertig@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jam Camp?  I was very skeptical about these "harp schools" but at Doc 
Alters' urging I went to the Anaheim Jam Camp in October, and I am really 
lucky I did.

I am not a very academic or cerebral harp player, and I don't play much out 
of 2d position, don't yet know overblows, don't mod my harps, but I manage 
to get invited back to jams and sit-ins so I suppose I can say I am 
competent at blowin blues harp.   And of course I don't know squat, my 
learnin' has all been by just playin' and listening.

So I was wary of "going to school."   But I was glad I did: The Jam camp 
approach was very focused on individuals, the fundamentals and sharing 
among players.   So the program, with the watchful eye of Jon Gindick and 
the attentive traffic-management of Mark Wilson, flexed and warped to 
ensure all students got what the needed, while the students shared so much 
info: from newbies with neat ideas, to old blowhards like me who've been 
sucking gobiron for more than 30 years.

And the teachers were not only each quite effective, they all had very 
diffferent approaches, which added great dimensionality to the 
program.  And some spectacular jams!

No, I get no commissions, I just really appreciate Jon Gindick's approach, 
he has a fine team who put lots of warmth and thought into the workshops, 
no matter how skilled you are, you would benefit from the experience.

Hey!  An Idea!  Jon, would you  consider having a camp in Froggy's area 
next year, in the South of France?     Froggy, do you think he could fill 
35 seats?   I bet he could.  Jon, the Euro/Dollar exchange rate would make 
this a very very good business proposition for you, and I would certainly 
offer my assistance, as I'll be in the area!

Hm.  Ok, I guess I am trying to benefit from my plug!  But it's heartfelt 
anyway...

-Dave Fertig


At 11:09 PM 12/15/2004, Mark Wilson wrote:

> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nicolas Fouquet" <bbhcfr@xxxxxxxx>
> > I will be at the Jam Camp in Atlanta (feb.2005). I know Mark Wilson, 
> > Jason Ricci and Dennis Gruenling will be there. Who else is going??
>
> The Iceman's coming as well.  If you're in the South and thinking about 
> it, keep in mind, we stop reserving seats at 35 and as of today we're just 
> under 30.
>
> Mark
>
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