RE: [Harp-L] St. Louis Jam Camp

["Cliff Hall" <drcliffhall@xxxxxxxxx>]

No dowdabowdit!  St. Louis was my second Jam Camp.  I had been to the Jam
Camp in Atlanta just 2 months ago and had some worries about whether it
would make sense to go to another one so soon.  It made plenty sense.  I
learned just as much and I feel like I moved even farther in my playing.
Jon is a great teacher and he knows how to pick 'em.  I would second Mike's
comments about the faculty.  Where else can you have both one-on-one and
small group lessons with teachers the caliber of those guys?  The whole
atmosphere of Jam Camp is one of acceptance, generosity and support.  An
overwhelmingly positive experience.  Do it if you can.

Cliff  

-----Original Message-----
From: Francis M. Ombrello [mailto:ombrello@xxxxxxxxx] 
Sent: Sunday, April 24, 2005 10:34 PM
To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [Harp-L] St. Louis Jam Camp

I am relatively new to the harmonica. I have been trying to learn the harp
(self taught) and found myself struggling. After reading numerous posts
here, I decided to spend some hard earned money on some help, instead of
just hanging it up, and attend Jon Gindick's Jam Camp in St. Louis.

Upon arrival, I felt somewhat intimidated with the other harp players that
were in attendance. These guys and gals were way over my head. However, as
the camp proceeded, I was right at home with the other campers, learning
different techniques, for the proficient campers this was probably a
refresher, for me it was instruction.

The instructors (Jon Gindick, Adam Gussow, Dennis Gruenling, John Costa and
Dave Mulford of the Piping Hot Biscuits of Blues) were phenomenal, and
really spent the time with each camper to help them learn and develop the
skills they were seeking to acquire. The ultimate close to the Jam Camp was
the Sunday Jam. The local band (The Piping Hot Biscuits of Blues) supported
each camper in the Jam session. WOW - Unbelievable!

This is definitely an event that Harmonica players of all skill levels,
looking to move to the next level, should attend. Jon et al, thank you very
much for the most enjoyable and instructional weekend! I'll be back!

Mike