How to Pick your Placement Level

No music theory or music reading skills required whatsoever! You will stay with the same instructor for the entire Camp. No class rotations.

Beginners:

All Instruments:
Should know basic open chords, 3-8 chords at least. Should be able to strum and change chords easily and steadily. Should know 2 to 12 simple songs. A knowledge of reading tablature is a huge plus, but not necessary. Should be able to tune their instrument by ear or with a tuner, put on the picks if used, know which string is which (first, second, etc) and the names of the strings.

Intermediates:

All Instruments:
All of the above plus… Should be able to comfortably play chords, 10-20 tunes from memory, some scales and be able to get a good sound from the instrument. Understand the use of a capo. Should be becoming aware of the instrument's role in a group situation and be asking questions such as: "How do I backup another musician or singer?" or "How do I play solos up the neck? " or "How can I learn to play faster?"

Flatpickers and Mandolins:
Plectrum users should be able to play some fiddle tunes using appropriate alternating strokes at a moderate tempo. Understand movable chords. Transpose chords from one key to another. Play some tunes with variations.

Banjo Players:
Should be able to play 3-4 different rolls up to speed. Should know 1st and 2nd position chords and hopefully 3rd position chords. Should be able to interchange rolls and riffs