The focus of Fiddleheads Acoustic Jam Camp is to teach and inspire musicians to play with each other in various styles - both singing and instrumental - and to experience playing in a band setting. Held each year in September, Jam Camp features hours of jams, workshops and concerts throughout the weekend. Campers form bands of various styles, work up and arrange a song together, and perform in an energy-filled Saturday evening concert. Jam Camp offers guided jams with focus on jamming essentials and techniques - hearing chords, backup, playing in different styles, soloing and having fun! Coaches and Campers jam in various styles Friday and Saturday evenings and often continue into the late night. From blues to bluegrass, jigs to jazz, cajun to country and more! We hire top-notch coaches who are not only amazing musicians but who are also great teachers! Coach Info
"I had the best time at Fiddleheads Acoustic Jam Camp! The location is way off the beaten path, which allowed for a total focus on the music. The best thing was that the focus was on the students and not the teachers, everybody got to jam and perform. Ellen and Melissa were relaxed but totally on top of all the details and the food was definitely above average! I highly recommend this wonderful weekend!"
- Tony Trischka, featured coach 2022
"What's not to love about Fiddleheads Jam Camp? The location is gorgeous, the instructors are invested, and the students come ready to put their all into the classes. The variety of interesting workshops makes it hard to choose, and the focus on jamming in the after-hours is prime for making memories and new friends. The community was supportive and creative, and I certainly felt fortunate to be a part of it!"
- Celia Woodsmith, featured coach 2023
"Fiddleheads is such a great weekend of community, musical learning and fun! Ellen and Melissa have put together a great mix of classes and opportunities to play and create together in small ensembles for an incredible few days that will leave you feeling musically rejuvenated and inspired."
- Ellery Klein, featured coach 2024
What a wonderful camp! The grounds are beautiful, the food is great, and the community stewarded by Ellen and Melissa is so positive and inclusive. There are opportunities to participate in almost any musical style on any instrument, whether you are an expert or a beginner. I feel the Fiddleheads community is especially warm and welcoming, perfect for those who have been playing alone and are eager (or perhaps nervous) about jamming and playing with others. I feel so lucky to have been a part of Fiddleheads Jam Camp.
- Alex Rubin, featured coach 2024
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Fiddleheads Acoustic Jam Camp
PO Box 77
Nottingham, NH 03290