Re: [Harp-L] Jam Camp & Hill Country Clarification and Feedback

[Arthur Jennings <timeistight@xxxxxxxxx>]

Well, that sucks.

On Wed, Sep 22, 2010 at 2:49 PM, jon Gindick <jongindick@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

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> Gindick is getting flamed on Gussows web site for planning a
> 5-day Jam Camp the week after Adam's 2-day Hill Country event.
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> What is wrong with side by side and complementary events?
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> Adams Hill Country ends Sunday, Gindick's starts the following Tuesday.
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> Hill Country  has 150 people for $150. Gindick's event has about 25 people
> for $995, Gindick will give a $50 discount tot hose who attend BOTH events.
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> Gindick's idea is that a percentage of people who travel
> across the country or world will be looking for something to do
> and come to Jam Camp and Hill Country.
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> This would be an incredible week, a fantastic intensive, and
> wonderful for harp players who attend these kinds of events.
> More coaches can be hired, more music can be made.
> More money in Mississippi.  More money in musicians pockets.
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> Adams event by necessity works in broader strokes.
> Jam Camp is or 25 people will allow harp learners to have more
> detailed feedback and instruction, and basically
> enjoy the difference between the two approaches.
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> Gindick has long wanted to have a benefit for the Tutwiler Health Clinic
> and with so many harp players in the area,this would be a perfect
> Monday Night event in Clarksdale.
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> It can be huge.
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> The other part of the story is that Adam and I are fighting
> over hurt feelings and the usual silly bs, and that part shouldn't matter,
> but it is obvious so I mention it.
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> What matters is: is my plan going is it a good and nobel idea that will
> grow  both camps, the harp, the blues trade,
> employ coaches, make both camps more meaningful, and teach more people?
> and help Missisippi?
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> I don't make decisions by polls but if I am the villain he suggests I am,
> endangering his very cool event, of course, I would probably try to stop my
> plan.
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> But right now I think I have a vision for a good thing and I shouldn't let
> anything stop me.
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> Thanks, and sorry this kinda stinks. I hope you feel its an ok use of this
> forum.
> At least this time.
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> And I encourage everyone to come to both events.
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> Jon
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Arthur Jennings
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