Find your place in the music.

Join the circle.

Welcome to JamTown

Where it all comes together

Start here.

I'm Gilbert Nelson

the Mayor of JamTown.

Watch my welcome video,

then have a look around.

Find your place in the music.

Where to go - what to do

Jam Camp Group

Bluegrass Camps

Step into the circle. In-person jamming at your level, with others just like you. Real people, real instruction, meaningful insight, and positive critique and correction. Designed to make you a welcome contributor in your hometown jam — all with an upbeat, can-do attitude.

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projector

JamTown Conservatory

Learn the language of bluegrass.
A connected library of lessons covering concepts, technique, and real musical application. Follow structured paths or explore freely — everything is designed to work together.
Start where you are and grow into confident, capable jamming.

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lessons and merch

JamTown Mercantile

Take a piece of JamTown with you.

A small collection of lessons, gear, and everyday items chosen with the working picker in mind — simple, useful, and rooted in the music.

Stay connected to the tradition, wherever you play.

Browse Goods

We love the Wernick Method, a common sense approach to getting musical fun and success in bluegrass jamming.