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ATTENTION 5-string banjo players of all levels!

Register Today

 

 

Get ready to pick! The third Australian Banjo Conference is not far away and is an event not to be missed if you are looking to really move ahead in your banjo playing. After the major successes of our previous two conferences we are looking to once again gather at the beautiful Tranquil Park Maleny for an incomparable long weekend of intensive banjo tuition.  3 days in length, 5 instructors, and 50 places available. This is a great opportunity for 5-string banjo enthusiasts to rapidly improve their playing, to truly be inspired and most importantly to meet other players.

 

The Australian Banjo Conference will take place from Thursday January 6th till Sunday the 9th 2011 at the superb Tranquil Park Resort, Maleny in the magnificent Sunshine Coast Hinterland only 45 minutes north of Brisbane.

 

The camp is designed as a high-powered, fun filled long weekend of instruction this year with 5 instructors. The Banjo Conference is the perfect place for jamming and networking and caters for players of all skill levels. Fast track your playing to new heights.

 

Once again our very special guest and principal instructor this year is Ross Nickerson of BanjoTeacher.com fame. Ross is a fantastic player and professional banjo teacher who travels the world instructing in the intricacies of five-string banjo. Ross was a huge hit when he toured Australia in 2008 and 2009, and is an inspirational instructor.

Other instructors include two-time National Banjo Champion and full time music teacher Mr Gary Vann, professional player and also a former National Banjo Champion himself Martin Louis. Local Nambour based player and teacher Wendy Holman and experienced player, teacher and banjo author Peter Nahuysen, founder and maker of Bellbird Banjos.

 

CAMP DETAILS


Cost: $690.00 per person. Cost includes:

• 3 nights accommodation at the fully licensed Tranquil Park Resort.
• 9 main meals (Thursday dinner to Sunday lunch)
• Morning and Afternoon Teas.
• Instruction and Workshop Sessions

Room Arrangements:

All rooms are ensuited and are either 2, 3 or 4 share. 

Check-in will be after 12:00pm Thursday the 6th, and wrap up Sunday afternoon at 2:00pm. A comprehensive camp program will be available in November. The camp will include:

Classes over the weekend for various skill levels will cover:

• Scruggs style playing
• Backup techniques
• Improving timing and technique
• Slow jams
• Making your own arrangements
• How to improvise
• Melodic banjo style and Fiddle Tunes
• Celtic banjo techniques
• Banjo set up

There will also be some opportunity to book one on one time with Ross, Gary, Marty and Peter to look at your playing and answer any questions you

QUESTIONS:

Q1. How do I register and pay?
A. The best way is to register online on the Bellbird Banjo website conference page. Simply hit the “Register Today” tab, complete the registration details and hit “submit”! To pay you can contact Peter

Q2. Is the premises licensed?
A. Yes, Tranquil Park has a superb fully licensed bar and restaurant.

Q3. What meals are included?
A. Meals are all inclusive, starting with Thursday dinner to be served at 7.00 pm and finishing with Sunday lunch. Morning and Afternoon Teas are included.
Q4(a). Can I bring a partner?
A. Yes but space will be limited due to the small number of double rooms available.

Q4(b). If I bring my partner, how much will it cost for them?
A. Because they are not receiving banjo instruction it will be only $490.00 for your partner.If they also are a banjo picker (lucky you!) it will still be $690.00.

Q5. Can I bunk down with a few buddies in the same room?
A. Yes, if you have 2 or 3 friends and would like to get a group together you can by all means book your own room. Let us know when you register.

Q6 If I come by myself will I be sharing a room with others?
A. Yes I am afraid so. Just like any Bluegrass Festival or Conference, to keep costs down for everyone we must dorm share the available rooms. However the maximum is only 4 per room with a number of 3 and 2 share, and they are very comfortable!

Q7. If I land at Brisbane Airport will there be transport arranged for me to get to the camp?

A. To assist any Interstate attendees, we will be offering a low cost shuttle service from the airport to Tranquil Park on the Thursday departing at around 12.00 pm and returning to the Airport departing the camp site at 2.00 pm on the Sunday. Let us know if you require the shuttle service when you book, and ensure that you allow enough time to connect from and with your flights.

 

HOW TO GET THERE Highway. From Brisbane turn left at the Landsborough / Maleny exit and take the Glass House Mountains Scenic Route. From Landsborough take the Maleny Road to the top of the range, then turn left at Cairncross Corner into Mountain View Road.

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