Adam Hurt ~ Riley Baugus ~ John Balch ~ Dave Dillard ~ Tyler Andal
*2026 Camp instructors include Adam Hurt, Riley Baugus, John Balch, Dave Dillard, and Tyler Andal.
*Dates for Nashville Clawhammer Camp are Thursday through Sunday, September 3-6, 2026.
*The price for on-site sharedlodging, tuition, and all meals is $1250. The day camper price (which includes tuition, breakfast, lunch, and snack) is $950. We also offer dinner add-on options for day campers. There are many delightful hotels and Air Bnbs nearby if bunk sleeping is not your thing. Read the FAQs to learn more about the specifics.
*Register early - with only 15 spots time is of the essence... All camps sell out quickly, so hurry. You don't want to miss this.
In the hills just above Nashville, TN there is a house set back in the woods where people go to learn how to play clawhammer banjo. Only 15 campers are allowed to attend so each class is small and every camper comes away feeling like he or she had a couple of days of private lessons. And yet, friendships are made that last a lifetime. It's pretty magical.
Teachers are chosen because they are able to make special connections with their students. Every camper will have the opportunity to work with every instructor throughout the weekend. Meals are homemade and generally pretty southern and always delicious. You will stay on-site or travel from your home (or a local hotel) each morning and learn from the masters. Days are filled with classes and workshops with extremely small class sizes. Afternoons and evenings are all about jamming and trips to Nashville for amazing concerts.
And on the last day, campers have the option to record a tune or song with one of the instructors. This is a musical memory that you will have forever and something no other camp offers. It is a truly special experience.
Pay Here! The PayPal button will appear here on May 1st at 9am Central. Here's how it works - first come, first served. We accept the first 15 campers who pay at least a deposit. We do also ask that you fill out the registration form (just below here) but it has no bearing on getting into camp and is a separate task from paying the deposit or full fee. You do not need a PayPal account to pay the non-refundable deposit. Just click on the option for using a card once you choose the option you want from the drop down menu. Please allow us up to an hour to confirm your camp attendance. If you paid a deposit but do not make it into camp, we will refund your deposit and place you on the waiting list.
