TrailJams Tune Camp

TrailJams Tune Camp provides a growing library of interactive tutorials built on Soundslice. The tutorials act as an extension to the TrailJams website. When you become a TrailJams patron, you get access to the tutorial library as you support the whole TrailJams project.

Learn by ear and by eye

Soundslice brings tune learning to life by syncing audio to a “living” sheet music score that helps you learn by ear and by eye. Learn by ear: loop any passage, slow it down, and use the notation as a map. Learn by eye: follow the score and let the audio bring it to life. Most players use both, often in the same practice session — and Soundslice is built for exactly that. Tutorials include tablature for mandolin and tenor banjo, plus downloadable sheet music and audio tracks.

Become a patron

Become a TrailJams patron via Patreon and get full access to TrailJams Tune Camp. Two tiers, starting at $6/month, both with a seven-day free trial. Pick whichever feels right.

Try Soundslice

Here are a few tune tutorials you can explore right now, no subscription needed. Click a tune name to open the tutorial in your web browser, then explore — set the tempo, loop a phrase, switch between recordings.

Things to Try in Soundslice

• Looping – Try looping on the whole tune. Try looping on just parts of the tune. (Learn more)
• Tempo – Try setting different tempos, and try the “Speed Training” feature to gradually increase your practice tempo. (Learn more: Tempo | Speed Training)
• Audio – You can select among three recordings to play along with: Melody & backing; Melody (only); Backing & Click. (Learn more)
• Tablature – Display or hide tab for mandolin and tenor banjo. (Use the “More Settings” menu in the lower right-hand corner. Learn more.)
• Fingerboard, fretboard, keyboard visualizers – turn on a visualizer for violin, mandolin / tenor banjo, or keyboard and watch the display of finger placement as the tune plays. (Learn more: violin | mandolin & tenor banjo | keyboard)

Help is available if you need it

The design of Soundslice makes it easy to use. But if you get stuck or want to learn how to make the best use of the Soundslice features, there are detailed instructions available, with video examples, in the Soundslice Help page.

Ready to join?

The next step: getting started

Once you’re a patron, Getting Started with TrailJams Tune Camp walks you through setting up access to the tutorial library — connecting your Patreon and Soundslice accounts, and unlocking your first tutorial.

Want to make it a gift?

A gift of tune learning with TrailJams Tune Camp might be just what you are looking for. You can give up to 12 months of membership. Learn More