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2020 Spring Camp Updates

#93

I should know this… But what where the camp songs that were suggested for prep?

Just curious…

I found it - and list them here for others… to be helpful

Ben has narrowed the next camp song list down to these.

John Henry
Beginner Banjo - https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/john-henry-basic-banjo
Intermediate Banjo - https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/john-henry-intermediate-banjo
Advanced Guitar - https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/john-henry-guitar (the first part isn’t that advanced. Don’t let it scare you.)
Advanced Mandolin - https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/john-henry-mandolin-advanced

Cherokee Shuffle
Intermediate Banjo - https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/cherokee-shuffle-intermediate-banjo-intermediate
Advanced Banjo - https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/cherokee-shuffle-banjo
Intermediate Guitar - https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/cherokee-shuffle-intermediate-guitar-intermediate
Advanced Guitar - https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/cherokee-shuffle-guitar-advanced (Don’t miss that Justin Bieber hairdo!)
Intermediate Mandolin - https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/cherokee-shuffle-mandolin

Will the Circle Be Unbroken
All levels Banjo - https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/will-the-circle-be-unbroken-build-a-break-banjo-advanced
All Levels Guitar - https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/will-the-circle-be-unbroken-build-a-break-guitar-advanced
All Levels Mandolin - https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/will-the-circle-be-unbroken-build-a-break-mandolin-advanced

Wayfaring Stranger
All Levels Banjo - https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/wayfaring-stranger-banjo
All Levels Guitar - https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/wayfaring-stranger-guitar-advanced
All Levels Mandolin - https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/wayfaring-stranger-build-a-break-mandolin

Red River Valley
Banjo - https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/red-river-valley-build-a-break-banjo (Just the first break in C)
All Levels Guitar - https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/red-river-valley-build-a-break-guitar
All Levels Mandolin - https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/red-river-valley-build-a-break-mandolin

Nine Pound Hammer
Beginner Banjo - https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/nine-pound-hammer-basic-banjo
Advanced Banjo - https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/nine-pound-hammer-advanced-banjo
All Levels Guitar - https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/nine-pound-hammer-build-a-break-guitar
All Levels Mandolin - https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/nine-pound-hammer-build-a-break-mandolin

Bill Cheatham
Intermediate Banjo - https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/bill-cheatham-scruggs-style-banjo
Advanced Banjo - https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/bill-cheatham-melodic-banjo
Intermediate Guitar - https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/bill-cheatham-melody-guitar
Advanced Guitar - https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/bill-cheatham-guitar-advanced
Basic Mandolin - https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/bill-cheatham-melody-mandolin-beginner
Intermediate/Advanced Mandolin - https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/bill-cheatham-mandolin

Red Haired Boy
Intermediate Melodic Banjo - https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/red-haired-boy-melodic-banjo (Basics Scruggs version coming soon.)
Basic and Advanced Guitar - https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/red-haired-boy-guitar-advanced
Intermediate Mandolin - https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/red-haired-boy

Amazing Grace
All Levels Banjo - https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/amazing-grace-build-a-break-banjo
Advanced Banjo - https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/amazing-grace-banjo
All Levels Guitar - https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/amazing-grace-build-a-break-guitar
Finger Style Guitar - https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/amazing-grace-fingerstyle-guitar-beginner
Beginner / Intermediate Mandolin - https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/amazing-grace-tremolo-harmony-mandolin-beginner

Wabash Cannonball was sort of eliminated from the list because the banjo version is considered advanced, but I would encourage banjo players to at least give the first half of the lesson a try. I bet you can do it!
Advanced Banjo - https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/wabash-cannonball-banjo
Intermediate Guitar - https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/wabash-cannonball-crosspicking-guitar-intermediate
Intermediate Mandolin - https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/wabash-cannonball-mandolin

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#94

Bummer. I was looking forward to us singing the National Anthem a capella on the 4th on @BanjoBen deck. Looks like everyone will miss that treat…

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#95

So I haven’t read all of this thread so is camp still on?where can I find some information about cabin camp?

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#96

Last I heard it’s on for the first week of July

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#97

How much does it cost? What do you do there?

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#98

It’s the first 2 weekends in July. You can watch Ben’s announcement about the reschedule here.

I THINK the price is $795, but check with @aliciabowman on that, as well as what spots are still available, if any.

Ben likes to keep the camp small and intimate, so spots usually sell out quickly. The reason he’s having 2 camps back to back is that his first camp filled up in 5 minutes from the time it went up for sale.

“What do you do there?”

This is so hard to answer. Technically, you sit in a circle and learn techniques about your instrument, then eat, then learn some more, then eat some more, then gather into groups in the evening and jam. It’s SOOOO much more than that, though. I can honestly say that last years camp was one of the funnest times I’ve ever had in my life. It was loaded with fine folk from all over the country.

Check out the short and long highlight videos from the last camp here.

Cabin Camp Highlight Videos!

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#99

Thanks for the information

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#100

Yep, we have a few spots open and will send out an email, just make sure you are signed up for special events email list on your account page: banjobenclark.com/account

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#101

I’m starting to get nervous. Being in Canada there is no talk of opening any border in the foreseeable future. Now I don’t know if I should cancel my hotel reservation or more importantly, if I’ll be able to attend the camp. I’ll give it another few weeks then I’ll have to make a decision. This sucks.

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#102

Hang in there, much can change in a short time! Just know that if there’s any possible way for me to have the camp, it’s happening. The only way I will not have it is if I’m forced not to have it.

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#103

The only way I’m not coming is the border between NC and TN is closed.

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#104

My fear would be your health insurance won’t cover the trip across the border.

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#105

Never thought of that. I better check. Thanks.

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#106

I am a first time camper due in July 2. I have been playing rhythm in a local bluegrass
band for the past 8 years. My passion is bluegrass rhythm guitar, Del McCoury style to be exact. My question is, should I spend the time to memorize the basic melodies of the camp song list, or concentrate on the rhythm tracks and all of your videos that relate to bluegrass rhythm?
FYI I am a gold pick member and 74 years old, coming from Texas. I honestly can’t wait.
Thanks
JT

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#107

Hey John! So I won’t be the only Texan at camp, huh? Cool!

You definitely want to learn the chords to all the songs, but I highly recommend you learn at least a couple of the lead parts. Every night we all get into groups and just jam. Most of that jamming will revolve around the song list we came up with.

See you at camp!

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#108

I can’t wait to meet you! We’re gonna have a BALL! The rhythm is perhaps most important, but please get familiar with the basic melodies of the songs. Try humming the melodies and finding those on your guitar, or use the tabs to learn. Thanks!

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#109

working on that too! Thanks
JT

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#110

Are the camps slots sold out for guitar?

-Stephen

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#111

@stephen_cassell we’ve got a guitar spot open in both camps! We’d love to have you!!

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#112

I am so upset right now. I was looking forward to the camp but the boarder between Canada and the US is very unlikely to open as Southern Ontario where I am is still in a state of covid emergency. I had to cancel. I want to be at the front of the line for next year. Hope everyone has a great time.

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