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Old Time Music Weekend Camp In Oxford, PA
January 17-20, 2014
With Jane Rothfield (fiddle), Hiliarie Burhans (banjo) and Kellie Allen (guitar)
Early Early Registration-Register and pay before July 1st and get 20% discount ($95 savings)
Registration includes all classes and food from Friday dinner through Monday lunch
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Janie's Jumpstart Old Time Music Camp
Berlin, Germany
Friday-Sunday 9/27-29, 2019
An intensive weekend for Old Time Music with
Top American Old Time Musicians and Teachers
Janie Rothfield (fiddle/clawhammer banjo)
Nathan Bontrager (clawhammer banjo/cello)
Ben Smith (guitar/song)
Small classes (8-10 students per instructor) with amazing teachers and musicians, delicious food, hours of jamming and a whole lot of fun!
Registration includes all music instruction, jamming, staff house concert, all meals, snacks and beverages (coffee-tea)
Friday: Dinner
Saturday: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sunday: Breakfast and Lunch.
We are happy to accommodate your dietary needs (provide dietary info when you register).
Accommodations are NOT provided
There are many option for hotels and air BNB's close by
250 euros Early Early Bird Rate available until June 1, 2019
Register and pay 250 euros in full
300 euros Early Bird until Aug 1, 2019
Register with 100 deposit/200 balance due Aug 1
350 euros Regular Rate until 9/26
Pay in full with registration
REGISTRATION FEES ARE NON REFUNDABLE WITH THE EXCEPTION OF MEDICAL OR FAMILY EMERGENCIES. ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE TO APPLY THE REGISTRATION FEE'S TO FUTURE JANIE'S JUMPSTART CAMPS OR SCHOLARSHIP.
"I can't imagine a more ideal immersion into the old-time tradition than one of Janie's Jumpstart weekends. The collection of talented instructors, the small class size, the jamming opportunities, the bucolic setting, the great food -- see for yourselves. You'll learn a lot and have a ton of fun." Paul O'Connor-clawhammer banjo (Oxford, PA Jumpstart)
Janie Rothfield
Camp Director
Fiddle/Clawhammer Banjo
Ben Smith
Guitar/Song
Nathan Bontrager
Clawhammer Banjo/Cello
Our goal with Janie's Jumpstart Camp is to not only teach you great tunes, but how to play them better and have more fun! By focusing on both technique and musicality, we will help you get your playing to the next level.
Janie's Jumpstart offers small class settings of about maximum 8 students per instructor so there is a lot of attention to your individual needs. We also ensure that everyone in your class is at the same level by taking the time to listen to every student who registers via skype/facetime or video. Students are able to progress together and get more results from the class time and really Jumpstart their playing.
Feel free to contact JANIE directly (janerothfield@gmail.com) if you are not sure if the class levels are right for you. She will help answer that question for you!
Throughout the weekend, students will have the option to participate in many hours of old time music jams during camp with staff and other participants.
Questions you may have!
Is this Janie's Jumpstart Weekend Camp for me?
This camp is for intermediate/advanced fiddlers, clawhammer banjo players, guitarists and cellists. If you are looking for great teachers, small classes in a supportive learning atmosphere, with attention to musicality, rhythm and tone, tons of jamming with staff and how to play the music you love BETTER, then this camp is for you!
How will I know what class to be in?
We will make sure that this camp is right for you by using information you provide in the registration form and by talking and listening personally with each student one on one prior to camp. Janie will contact you for a one on one assessment, as well as listening either on the phone, or via video and/or facetime/skype to make sure she knows your playing ability and learning style to make sure you are in the right level class.
Janie's Jumpstart prides itself on making sure the the people in each class are VERY CLOSE in ability so the class can learn at the same pace and skill.
Where is it?
This camp is at a home in Berlin. The address will be provided after registration.
What is the schedule (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)?
Friday
4pm Arrive at camp/jamming
5pm Orientation
6-7pm Dinner
7:30-11pm-ish Class/Staff House Concert/Jam
Saturday
9:15-10am Light Breakfast
10am-12:00pm Class
12:30-1:30pm Lunch/Jamming
1:30-3:30pm Class
3:30-4pm Break
4:00-5:15pm Jamming/Mini Classes (TBD)
6-7pm Dinner
7:30-11pm-ish Various Activities (jamming, student open mic, TBD)
Sunday
9:15-10am Light Breakfast
10am-12:00pm Class
12:30-1:30pm Lunch/Jamming
1:30-3:00pm Class
CAMP IS OVER!
REGISTER HERE:
Other questions?
If you have any other questions, please e-mail Jane Rothfield. or Call Jane at 518-522-7445
Photo by Georgia Sheron
Georgia asked me if I could play the fiddle and click my heels in the air-I said "Sure" and I started walking down from the cabin playing St. Anne's Reel. I heard Georgia say "2" and up I went! She got the shot as is-no photoshop here!
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