Bluegrass Camp 2027

IBMA Mentor of the Year Kimber Ludiker hosts a fun and friendly week of bluegrass instruction and jamming for fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, bass, harmony singing, songwriting, and dobro.

Learn from inspirational teachers hand-picked to cultivate a magical learning experience. There’ll be classes, concerts, mini-lessons, band scrambles, open mics, and more. All levels and backgrounds are welcome.

2027 teaching staff: Camp Coordinator Kimber Ludiker, with additional teaching staff to be announced on a rolling basis.

For intermediate and advanced players: Get personalized feedback, improve your instrumental skills, and jam with players of a similar ability.

For beginners: The schedule will include one beginner-level instrument class per day, plus plenty of time to practice what you learned and opportunities to jam at extra-slow tempos with other beginners.

“The teachers one-on-one were AMAZING. The supportive, encouraging and inclusive vibe was unlike anything I've ever felt before. The encouragement to try a new instrument surprised and delighted me.”

“Loved the facilities, the physical location and place, even the food was great! Loved all of the people (so rare! every single person was amazing!)”

“Plenty of time to jam. Great food. Great vibe. Positive energy.”

“A staff like this makes any place a success!”

Bluegrass Camp at Ashokan is funded in part by the IBMA Foundation.