Workshops & Theme Jams
Workshops and Theme Jams are an important part of any Acoustic Music Gathering. They are a great place to learn, to teach, and to build community.Â
We have curated a great set of Workshops and Theme Jams for Friday evening and Saturday during the day. Each session will be approximately 50 minutes.
Theme Jams are open to all, and all levels of playing. Your Jam Leaders are there to ensure everyone is able to participate, and to keep the jam on track.
We have two “tracks” of workshops: Practical Workshops, and Instrument Workshops. The Practical workshops will cover topics intended to help bands and band members move ahead in their development. The Instrument Workshops are about more individual growth. They’ll all be fun and informative.
Every workshop participant needs their own ticket. Be sure to purchase yours before they are sold out.
Theme Jam & Workshop Schedule
Thursday
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Friday
Location
Description
Event Type
5:00pm
No activity scheduled
6:00pm
CJ - Library
Intermediate Bluegrass Jam
Theme Jam
Hosted by: Dan Soneson
CJ - Library
Intermediate Bluegrass Jam
6:30pm
CJ - Library
Intermediate Bluegrass Jam
Theme Jam
Hosted by: Dan Soneson
CJ - Library
Intermediate Bluegrass Jam
7:00pm
CJ - Library
Intermediate OT Jam
Theme Jam
Hosted by: Caleb Hall
CJ - Library
Intermediate OT Jam
8:00pm
CJ - Library
Island of Misfit Toys Jam
Theme Jam
Hosted by: Mark Johnson
CJ - Library
Island of Misfit Toys Jam
8:30pm
CJ - Library
Island of Misfit Toys Jam
Theme Jam
Hosted by: Mark Johnson
CJ - Library
Island of Misfit Toys Jam
9:00pm
CJ - Library
Irish Jam
Theme Jam
Hosted by: Matt Jensen
CJ - Library
Irish Jam
10:00pm
No activity scheduled
11:00pm
No activity scheduled
Saturday
Location
Description
Event Type
10:00am
No activity scheduled
10:30am
CJ - Library
How to Jam/Jam Etiquette
Theme Jam
Hosted by: Graham Sones
CJ - Library
How to Jam/Jam Etiquette
CJ - Ballroom (Studio 2)
Crafting Effective Setlists
Workshop
Setlists that tell a story and pull the audience through a whole experience create long-term fans. Boom shares tips, tricks and ideas for effectively drawing audiences into your performance.
Hosted by: BOoM
CJ - Ballroom (Studio 2)
Crafting Effective Setlists
CJ - Classroom
Clawhammer Banjo—Intermediate
Workshop
Hosted by: Mikkell Johnson
CJ - Classroom
Clawhammer Banjo—Intermediate
12:00pm
CJ - Classroom
Bluegrass Banjo Workshop - Intermediate
Workshop
Hosted by: Beth Young
CJ - Classroom
Bluegrass Banjo Workshop - Intermediate
CJ - Library
Pride in Preserves Jam
Theme Jam
Join us for a jam where you can feel free to show your true colors. All are welcome. If you are part of the community or an ally, come join us to pick some tunes!
Hosted by: Carlos Mosbrucker
CJ - Library
Pride in Preserves Jam
CIM - Scanlan Music Hall
Songwriter's Circle Jam
Theme Jam
Hosted by: John Whitehead
CIM - Scanlan Music Hall
Songwriter's Circle Jam
CJ - Ballroom (Studio 2)
So You Want to Start a Band
Workshop
Hosted by: Tom Peschges
CJ - Ballroom (Studio 2)
So You Want to Start a Band
1:00pm
CJ - Library
Women's Jam
Theme Jam
Hosted by: Jane & Nancy Conger
CJ - Library
Women's Jam
CJ - Classroom
Learn An Irish Tune By Ear
Workshop
Hosted by: Matt Jensen
CJ - Classroom
Learn An Irish Tune By Ear
CJ - Ballroom (Studio 2)
Sound Reinforcement
Workshop
Hosted by: Doug Chasar
CJ - Ballroom (Studio 2)
Sound Reinforcement
2:00pm
CJ - Library
UMFF Jam
Theme Jam
Hosted by: Mike Sawyer
CJ - Library
UMFF Jam
CJ - Classroom
Flatpicking Fiddle Tunes
Workshop
Hosted by: Bill Cagley
CJ - Classroom
Flatpicking Fiddle Tunes
CJ - Ballroom (Studio 2)
Effective Front Work
Workshop
Hosted by: TBA
CJ - Ballroom (Studio 2)
Effective Front Work
3:00pm
CJ - Library
Classic Country Songs Jam
Theme Jam
Hosted by: Jeff Wood
CJ - Library
Classic Country Songs Jam
CJ - Classroom
Mandolin—Intermediate
Workshop
Hosted by: David Vincent
CJ - Classroom
Mandolin—Intermediate
CJ - Ballroom (Studio 2)
Original Fiddle Tunes
Workshop
Have you composed a fiddle tune (or several fiddle tunes)?
Do you want to share them with others?
That’s what this session is all about. Bring your tune(s) with a chord chart (if possible) and, if you like, a recording device. We’ll take turns and get through as many original fiddle tunes as we can.
Hosted by: Pop Wagner
CJ - Ballroom (Studio 2)
Original Fiddle Tunes
4:00pm
No activity scheduled
5:00pm
No activity scheduled
6:00pm
No activity scheduled
6:30pm
No activity scheduled
7:00pm
No activity scheduled
8:00pm
No activity scheduled
8:30pm
CJ - Ballroom (Studio 2)
MSFA Gathering & Workshops (tentative)
Social, Workshop
Join the Minnesota State Fiddle Association for a gathering and workshops
Hosted by: MN State Fiddler's Association
CJ - Ballroom (Studio 2)
MSFA Gathering & Workshops (tentative)
10:00pm
No activity scheduled
11:00pm
No activity scheduled