RE: [Harp-L] RE: Augusta? - Jam Camp? - where should I go?

["Dennis Alters, MD" <dennisaltersmd@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I agree that Jam Camp is an exceptional experience. I had the pleasure of
learning with players of all levels in a mix that worked appropriately to
reach each player at their level and challenge them to work towards the next
goal. I wrote about this a year ago in a self styled letter called "My
Evolution." On top of the great instruction and friendships is the on going
commitment that Jon, Dennis, Alan and others provide. I am not familiar with
Augusta so please do not misinterpret this as bias. I also had a positive
experience at Masterclass and with the lessons that Rod Piazza is offering.
There are many opportunities. Many good teachers. Jam Camp is excellent.

As our brother musicians say "It is all good"; Have fun with your choices.
Incidentally, I have no financial interest in any of these enterprises. 

Regards,

Dennis

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bobby " BlackHat" Walters [mailto:bobby@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: Monday, July 11, 2005 6:11 PM
> To: 'backbender1'; harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: RE: [Harp-L] RE: Augusta? - Jam Camp? - where should I go?
> 
> Dennis is right on the money.  I attended Jam Camp in Rockville, MD a
couple
> of years ago and we had all levels of players involved.  And believe me
> nobody was bored.  Everybody had a great time and several of the
"advanced"
> players stayed with the novices just to work on some of those often
> overlooked basics.
> 
> And for those "advanced" players who think they're "all that".   Remember,
> you're never too good to learn something new.
> 
> Bobby BlackHat
> 
> http://bobbyblackhat.com
> http://blackroseblues.com
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: harp-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:harp-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf
> Of backbender1
> Sent: Monday, July 11, 2005 8:38 PM
> To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [Harp-L] RE: Augusta? - Jam Camp? - where should I go?
> 
> I agree with most of what Larry says, but again have to point out that the
> Jon Gindick Jam Camps do not cater only to the beg/int level. They cater
to
> whatever level is present. The bigger group classes will be more geared
for
> beg/int level, to not leave anyone out, but a lot of time is spent on
> smaller groups and one-on-ones.
> 
> When I get beginners trying to bend notes for the first time, we spend
time
> one-on-one and get that done. When I have students working on traditional
> Chicago style, or tongue-blocking bends or overblows, I spend time
> one-on-one and get that done.  There is a big gap there from bending your
> first note all the way to positions, theory and advanced TB techniques
that
> are covered per the individuals needs. Hats off to Jon for finding a
> user-friendly way to get it all covered!
> 
> I did have some magical moments at Augusta, and also had some at Jam Camp,
> at SPAH and at Buckeye too...and look forward to many more this year...
> 
> Thaks for listening.
> 
> -Dennis Gruenling
> www.dennisgruenling.com
> 
> 
> 
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