Testimonials

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•   "Thank you to everyone involved. I know it's hard work, but you have something that's a very special experience!!!! Thank you again!"
• " I love that it’s a very welcoming environment where people of all ages and skill levels come together to learn and enjoy music. "
• " Hanging out with other musicians was very educational and inspired me to purchase a mandolin and continue to learn the fiddle. I started taking fiddle lessons after attending the jam camp in 2023. Now I am working diligently to learn enough fiddle and mandolin to jam with others in 2025. "
• " I very much appreciated Keith’s instruction on the dynamics of working in a group ensemble, emphasis on rhythmic accuracy, and rhythmic variety. He injected much fun into his instruction! The associate instructors were very encouraging, particularly helping the young children. "
• " Outstanding musicians who were generous sharing their knowledge, were friendly, very helpful, genuine, and inspiring. Thank you to Rick, Donna, and Jerry!!! "
• "Instructors are very dedicated and friendly. I would like to give a big shout out to the student instructors this year particularly Evan as well as the violin girl [Ashlyn]. I observed them work one on one with both children and adult beginners. Excellent teachers exhibiting skill, kindness and patience. The nightly jam sessions at the campgrounds are a tremendous learning experience. It's a great to be actually jamming with the "A Team". "
• " It's my favorite week of the year. Best musical camp I've ever attended!"

•   "Didn't know what to expect since it was my 1st time. Enjoyed very much!! Hope to return."
•   "See Ya next year! Glad we are back!"
•   "I LOVE JAM CAMP!"
•   "I loved the insight to a songwriter's mind. I didn't know what to expect, but really enjoyed the experience. I feel better equipped to write songs."
•   "My favorite week of the year. I learned a lot, laughed a lot, eat too much, made friends & ultimately became a better musician and person. Thank you! This camp is my sanity."
•   "Great 1st time experience. Enjoyed how Keith handles large group! Thanks Much!!"

  "Strawberry Jam Camp is the highlight of my summer music playing! I have attended every year since I first heard about it--over 10 years now. The instructors are all top-notch musicians, great teachers and show a real enthusiasm and genuine interest when working with all the students, in large groups, small groups, and one on one. There is room for all ages, and all skill levels. I have learned so much about playing, both in developing my own style, and in learning how to play in groups. The evening jams with the instructors and other students and musicians are every bit as much fun as the daytime sessions and are a part of the whole jam camp experience that you do not want to miss!"

  "Strawberry Jam Camp is a great way to learn how to jam with other people. It's fun, students encourage each other, and the instructors are great!" 

"One of the first things Gloria I did when I retired was attend Strawberry Jam Camp. It got us off on the right foot playing Bluegrass bass and banjo, but more importantly, we have whole new circle of friends that we treasure very much. Now when we go to Jam Camp, it's like a big family reunion!"

 "Just heard some of the best writers in bluegrass and country are gonna do a workshop at jam camp next summer. I'm fired up! Jerry Salley, Donna Ulisse, and Rick Stanley are wonderful. They helped me write some gospel tunes that got recorded and that's what Lil' House Workshop does. I can't wait. They get it done and have fun. Thanks Linzy for getting them back along with Jerry. 2021 will be awesome."