Pick Wisely
with Justin Gambrill
Teaching and performing bluegrass in Phoenix, AZ
About Justin
Justin grew up going to bluegrass festivals in Pennsylvania and hearing his father, also a bluegrass instructor, playing around the house. He picked up the dobro around age 11 and subsequently added mandolin, guitar, and bass to his arsenal.
He is a certified Wernick Method© instructor and uploads instructional dobro videos on YouTube. He also performs with his band Trail of Blue and released his first solo album, Stuck in the Soundwell, in 2025.
Private Instruction
Justin Gambrill teaches
- Dobro – All Levels
- Mandolin – All Levels
- Guitar – Beginner and Intermediate
- Bluegrass Bass – Beginner
- Bluegrass Songwriting
Rates start at $30 for 30 minutes, and $50 for an hour. In-person instruction is only in the Phoenix area, but online instruction also available. $10 fee if I come to you.
Trail of Blue
Justin plays with his band Trail of Blue, which plays a mix between traditional, modern, progressive, and gospel bluegrass music. The band plays a mix of standard and original songs and is located in the Philadelphia area. The band is currently on hiatus while Justin is in seminary.
Online Instruction
Justin also has a YouTube channel where he teaches bluegrass. While his content focuses on dobro, he is planning to eventually incorporate general bluegrass instruction.
Be sure to like the videos, save important lessons, and subscribe in order to never miss the next lesson.
Stuck in the Soundwell is out now!
The Wernick Method
Founded by Pete Wernick of the band Hot Rize, the Wernick Method seeks to teach individuals how to play bluegrass with other people. The goal of these classes is for pickers to feel confident attending a bluegrass jam, playing along, and even leading songs! Justin teaches these classes in various forms around the Phoenix area.
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