Workshops & Retreats

Throughout the year, we offer specialty workshops on a variety of instruments taught by instructors from New Mexico and beyond.

Each workshop is unique, and recommended skill levels are listed in each description. Questions? Contact us!

Upcoming Workshops & Retreats

Songwriting Santa Fe | November 13-15, 2026

at Randall Davey Audubon Center & Sanctuary

$140, $120 for Buzz Club Members

Save the dates for our next songwriting intensive in November. Spend the weekend working with award-winning faculty members to gain insight and inspiration for your craft.

2026 faculty members include Martin Gilmore, Jules Hoffman and Jono Manson. Learn more and register.

The Wernick Method: Weekend Jam Camp

Taught by Martin Gilmore

at Queen Bee Music Association

Saturday-Monday, January 16-18. $240

Learn to jam with The Wernick Method! Developed by "Dr. Banjo," Pete Wernick this weekend jam camp will give you hands-on instruction in small groups on playing back-up, soloing, leading songs, and singing harmony. You'll learn standard bluegrass songs and jam etiquette in a friendly environment. Requirements: be comfortable playing G, C, D, and A chords on your instrument (or matching notes on fiddle or bass). This event is produced by the Wernick Method, and all students will receive access to their materials and resources.

Cancellation and Refund Policies

All Queen Bee workshops need a minimum of three students to run. If a class does not meet that requirement, the workshops will be canceled, and registered students will be offered the following choices:

a credit for private lessons at the amount of their tuition
the registration fee can be transferred to a fully tax-deductible donation, or
a refund.

Credits must be used within the calendar year; they expire on December 31. Two-person workshops may run as a semi-private lesson, at the discretion of Queen Bee administration and the teacher.