Kruger Brothers Music Academy
While we enjoy performing at venues across the country and abroad, the Academy is the highlight of our musical year!
What to expect
Special Guests
Like every year we will have with us the rock solid Back Porch Bluegrass Band to help with the jam sessions during the Thursday and Friday academy evenings.
Jonah Horton on Mandolin, or our good friend Bob Kogut will stop by and jam along or even will be giving some lessons or exchange luthier ideas.
Every academy has been graced with surprise visits by a long list of wonderful and inspiring people. Let's see who else will be with us this time....
Academy Teachers
Uwe Kruger, guitar
Joel Landsberg, bass acoustic & electric
Jens Kruger, banjo
Laura Boosinger
clawhammer banjo & traditional singing
Josh Goforth, fiddle
Highlights include
● Individual instrument classes in guitar, banjo, bass guitar, upright bass, and fiddle, as well as guided traditional singing with clawhammer banjo.
● Three days and four nights of classes, jamming and sharing time and tunes with like-minded people.
Attending our 2025 Music Academy offers:
● A discovery of the unity of the musical world through illuminating workshops, group discussions, jam sessions, targeted lectures and concerts.
● An opportunity for participants to perform at the Academy “Night of the Stars” on Saturday evening.
● Three uplifting days filled with music and great food.
● The opportunity to meet old friends and make new ones.
Registration packages & rates
booking available now
The Total Package – $985
The best way to enjoy the Academy! This package offers full Academy attendance including jam sessions,
concerts and meals plus three night’s lodging at the Holiday Inn Express.
The Academy Package – $785
A favorite of locals and those wanting to stay in the broader Wilkes area. This package offers full Academy attendance including jam sessions, concerts and meals.
This package does NOT include lodging.
The Partner Package – $485
(With purchase of Total or Academy Package)
Making the trip and want to partake in the festivities? This package offers plus-one access to jam sessions, concerts and meals.
This package does NOT include lodging unless accompanied by The total Package registrant.
This package does NOT include class registration.
Location:
The Yadkin Valley Event Center is the only facility of its kind in northwest North Carolina. Located inside the hotel, we offer 5000 sq. ft. of meeting space for conferences, retreats, business meetings, trade shows, reunions, conventions and events.
Guests at the Holiday Inn Express Wilkesboro can start the day with a complimentary hot breakfast in our spacious dining area before heading out to enjoy year round activities in Wilkes County. Each room has a private bathroom, flat screen TV, microwave, refrigerator, complimentary Wi-Fi, and a well-lit work desk.
Staying on site at the Wilkesboro Holiday Inn Express allows participants the opportunity for longer jam sessions and interaction among participants and the Kruger Brothers. Short and simple; it just gives everyone more time.
Cancellation Policy
Due to limited availability and our wish to give everyone the opportunity to attend, we kindly ask that you give us as much notice as possible should you have to cancel your reservation.
Cancellations should be made in writing via email to academy@doubletimemusic.com
Cancellations made by February 1st, 2025, will receive refund via a mailed check or the option to donate your registration fees to an Academy scholarship.
Cancellations made after February 1st, 2025, may be subject to a service fee of $300 per registrant for fees already acquired by Kruger Academy for lodging, catering, etc. (In consideration of unforeseen events, every effort will be made to keep this service fee to the absolute minimum.)
