I thought I would mention that I found a tool that seems to help me a bit in learning the songs. It is called ‘capo’. I have a mac, but I imagine there is a windows version. I have it on my Mac and iPad. What I like the best is that I can download the mp3s from the site and speed up or slow them down just how much I want. I can increase speed a little bit at a time (though I confess Ive not gotten up to full speed on any of the three songs I’ve been trying to learn). It does require a yearly subscription, but I find it worth it for preppping for the camp. Anyway, hope this is helpful .
Banjo Ben's Inaugural Cabin Camp, March 28-30, 2019!
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A Band-Camp is much less intense than Solo and Ensemble with a 3-Judge Panel and much more fun. Believe me. LOL! Along with the fun, at least I would focus on:
- Gaining technique & knowledge
- Gaining inspiration from others
- Gaining friends & new contacts
- Gaining WEIGHT! (The most important
)
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Hello Campers,
I arrive Nashville early evening on Wednesday before the Camp. As you may know, theres a concert at the Ryman that night, the final stop of the Ken Burns Country Music documentary tour. I just bought a ticket! I’ll be a little late, but, man, what a great First Visit to the sacred Ryman Auditorium!
Anybody else going? Can’t wait!!!
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@Deere_Crossing, had’t thought about those Solo and Ensemble events in years 
I don’t need any additional encouragement in order to focus on gaining weight, thank you very much! However, must admit looking forward to the smell (and taste) of meat over a fire 
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Hey campers, you’ll be getting an email from me in the next few days with my address, instructions for parking, and some last minute tips. I’m getting excited!
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Yee Haw, game on 
Hi, Michael, we also bought tickets to the concert; your posted link inspired me. Two of my favorites are Ricky Skaggs, and Vince Gill. Should be a great concert. We’re hoping our flight gets in early enough to check in to the hotel before heading over… would welcome anyone who wants to car pool.
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I just realized I could make it to this show! 
Yay!
But, sadly, they’re sold out 
Let me see if I can do something about this.
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What what what??? 
I can’t promise anything, but I’m trying.
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OK well, you go boy…
Is there a “daily schedule” posted up yet? Just want to discuss it with my wife who is coming as an extra so she can plan her days in Nashville since she’ll have our vehicle.
I’m about to release detailed session descriptions, but the schedule is set. Spouses are welcome to arrive a half hour before suppertime.
Thursday: Student-only welcome lunch at noon, guests arrive at 6PM for a 6:30PM suppertime, jams end at 9PM.
Friday: Students arrive at 9AM (breakfast not served), guests arrive at 6PM for a 6:30PM suppertime, jams end at 9PM.
Saturday: Students arrive at 9AM (breakfast not served), guests arrive at 6PM for a 6:30PM suppertime, jams end at whenever we get done
Sunday: 9AM church service at Tulip Grove Baptist, class at 10:30, end at 11:30AM. Lunch somewhere, then head to Carter’s Vintage guitars around 1PM. All welcome, of course.
I just sent out an email to all attendees with directions, instructions, and itinerary. Let me know if you didn’t get it! Here’s a pic of the camp schedule:
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Man, that looks great! Can’t wait until the next camp.
Wow, this reads like and army boot camp time table.
Group Exercise.
Five mile jog,
50 star jumps
100 Press Ups
Followed by a sprint 3 times round Ben’s Back yard.
Melody before Breakfast.
Food glorious food. What are the odds you guy’s are going to put on a few extra pounds before this weekend is out.
Ya’ll have a great time and be sure to share your stories here on the forum.
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Ambitious schedule to be sure, but not unlike Band Camps I’ve been to. It always seems like trying to drink through a fire-hose, but got to be willing to move on to the next subject in schedule and put everything into long-term memory to be digested later. Will send up prayers that all goes well and everyone is inspired.
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So I just booked my rental car. Apparently all of the companies play a little game. If I booked the car Thursday - Sunday, the price was $15 a day. If I started the rental on Wednesday, the price jumped to $68 a day. I called, and there was no way to adjust the price.
So, I created 2 separate bookings. One for Wednesday, returning Thursday morning, and one Thursday - Sunday evening. The first day costs as much as all the other days combined. Worst case scenario, though, I just have to drive back to the airport and get another car. Not a big deal.
Just wanted to give you folks a heads up.
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Yeah, they do that, and I’ve solved it exactly the way you did.
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