- Supercalifragilistic-expialidocious kick-butt superb! I'd like to stay several weeks – could you start a banjo commune? I've talked about MBC 2005 for four years and somehow 2009 was even better. I can't think of how it could have been more exciting. (Rebecca: Silver Spring, Maryland)

- Personally, I do not think this year could have been better. Weather, classes, a/c … what more could you ask for? This was, in my opinion, the best camp yet for many reasons but probably the most important was the comradery that existed among the participants. It was truly a pleasurable experience. Good Lord willing, I will be there next June. (John: St. Clair Shores, Michigan)

- The most fun and informational experience I have ever had learning music. (Dorothy: Des Moines, Iowa)

- I just wanted to thank you for such a great camp. It has to have been the best learning experience that I have ever had. I look forward to attending again next year. (Alana: Evanston, Illinois)

- Wonderful, excellent, meaningful, professional, wow! I'll be back. (Loren: Toronto, Ontario, Canada)

- I was leery about coming because I thought I would embarrass myself. Nothing could be further from the truth. I highly recommend that all banjo players, no matter how skilled, attend this camp! (Carl: West Lafayette, Indiana)

- In general, I have to say that the camp was the best one so far and one consequence of that is that I feel depressed and deprived because the camp is over!! (Sean: Farmington, Michigan)

- Very, very great! Hard to say how much fun, and good hard work too. I really enjoyed the faculty concerts. Thanks Ken and Stan for putting on such a wonderful program. I will come next year. (Joe: Westland, Michigan)

- All in all, it was a great experience for me – I can't believe how much I learned over those three days. Format and instructors were very good. Teaching facilities and food was great. I'm already planning to attend camp in 2010. (Mark: Toronto, Ontario, Canada)

- Another great year- just hearing the staff play made it worthwhile. This year was as productive as my first year. (Patrick: Battle Creek, Michigan).

- The most fun I have had in years. (Michael Lyons: La Grange, Illinois)

- The best in the Midwest! (Bob: St. Johns, Michigan)

- For me, this is better than a Hawaii vacation. (Larry, Michigan)

- It was a great banjo camp, thank you. It was my first, but I hope not my last. It was wonderful to see so many gifted players who are also gifted teachers... they do not always go together. (Jim: South Bend, Indiana)

- Excellent once again – it gets better and smoother run every year. (Mike: Howell, Michigan)

- You will never find a better camp as far as teachers are concerned (Craig: Simcoe, Ontario, Canada)

- Overall, an 11 on a scale of 1 to 10 (Charlie: Flat Rock, Indiana)

- Twelve stars out of 10. (Bill: Marquette, Michigan)

- Well organized. Wonderful concerts! (Lori: Greenwood, Indiana)

- Great. Well run. Obviously a lot of preparation and effort put in to organizing the event. (David: Mayville, Michigan)

- I loved it – too short? Concerts could only be better if longer – Fantastic! (Joe: Madison, Wisconsin)

- Excellent in all regards (Harley: Lansing, Michigan)

- Please keep having MBC!!! (Don: Indianapolis, Indiana)

- Wonderful – stimulating!! (Bert: Marshalltown, Iowa)

- Everyone was very nice / positive. Excellent! (Liz: South Bend, Indiana)

- Great. Really enjoyed it. Have it next year and I'll come back. (Zach: Michie, Tennessee)

- Good environment, lessons, food, people, atmosphere. Lots of teacher/student mingling, no egos. (Doug: Holland, Michigan)

- Great camp to learn new techniques (Larry: Watson, Illinois)

- Amazingly overwhelming!! [I particularly enjoyed the] interaction with other players and teachers (Tom: Traverse City, Michigan)

- Very good experience; a very well organized and managed event. (Vern: Vicksburg, Michigan)

- Very well run. I have really enjoyed camp for the past two years. I think it should be longer! (Dan: Grass Lake, Michigan)

What Students Liked Most About Midwest Banjo Camp

- Everyone was very helpful, friendly and welcoming (Ken: Marshalltown, Iowa)

- High level of instructors. Having so many great teachers together at one camp made it worth coming. I've been amazed at their willingness to answer questions outside of class. Wish it could be a day longer. (Betty : Brigham City, Utah)

- Everyone was very friendly and the teachers are truly the best (Matt: Winneconne, Wisconsin)

- The quality of instructors at all levels (Jean: Sterling Heights, Michigan)

- The ability to pick instructors' brains; the laid back atmosphere (Logan: Lincoln Park, Michigan)

- Great musicians, well organized, fascinating mix of people. Good offerings for beginners (Fred: Petoskey, Michigan)

- The chance to hear and see so many great players – it's so much easier to learn when all your senses are engaged. (Joe: Madison, Wisconsin)

- [My son] Luke had the opportunity to hear the pros up close and see a few other kids learning the same stuff. Everyone was great! (David: Columbia, Missouri)

- Wide variety of talented teachers (Mark: Grinnell, Iowa)

- Quality of instructors – friendly and approachable (Harley: Lansing, Michigan)

- Learning songs, playing with others, listening to the high quality staff (Patrick: Battle Creek, Michigan)

- The variety of lessons, topics, styles (Joey: Arcata, California)

- Access to such a High level of Banjo Talent (James: Perry, Michigan)

- Great variety of classes, hard to choose (Joshua: Lakeville, Michigan)

- Quality of instruction: especially Howie Bursen, Danny Barnes, Mac Benford. (Loren: Toronto, Ontario, Canada)

- Meeting, listening to, and learning from "the Greats." (Mary: Cedar, Michigan)

- Improving my skills, jamming with others, the instructors. (Jeff: Gravette, Arkansas)

- Lots of options, meeting other banjo players and banjo "heroes." Thanks for everyone's hard work. Had a great time. (Judy: Warkworth, Ontario, Canada)

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