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Feb 22.2024

Getting Better Tone

“Banjokid” writes:Can you explain how to get a better tone? Whenever I play, I don’t get the right tone. Could you help me on this subject?

Well, Banjokid,...

Aug 30.2023

Jamming Fundamentals: Chord Changing Made Easy

People sometimes wonder why I switched from doing banjo camps to jam camps. In keeping with my overall philosophy of “doing whatever gets you the most...

Aug 23.2023

Michael J. Miles Clawhammer Banjo Workshop | Blues & Blues Improvisation

Welcome to the third episode of our pre-recorded clawhammer banjo workshop series with the talented Michael Miles. In this episode, Michael and his co-host,...

Aug 10.2023

A Super-Useful Jam Skill: Hearing Chord Changes

We’re in peak jamming season now, and I hope those of you who bring your banjos to festivals actually take them out and get into some real live jams. More...

Aug 8.2023

Michael J. Miles Clawhammer Banjo Workshop | Song Accompaniment Part 2

Welcome to the second episode of our pre-recorded clawhammer banjo workshop series with Michael Miles. Throughout this episode, Michael and co-host David...

Jun 28.2023

Michael J. Miles Clawhammer Banjo Workshop | Song Accompaniment Part 1

Join us for the premiere episode of our pre-recorded clawhammer banjo workshop series with Michael Miles. Discover how to accompany yourself or others while...

Jun 19.2023

Paula Boggs Band Visits Deering Factory

We had a visit earlier this year from the always delightful Paula Boggs Band, who joined us at the Deering factory for a chat and a song! 

May 30.2023

The Banjo Players of the 2023 Blue Ox Festival

The Blue Ox Music Festival in Eau Claire, Wisconsin was founded in 2015 with the vision of an intimate Bluegrass and Americana music experience. Both the...

May 30.2023

Greg Deering Announces Kruger Brothers Concert

Hello Kruger Brothers Fans,

This is Greg Deering. I am writing to you today to announce that The Krugers Brothers will be performing a concert on August 7th...

May 3.2023

Merlefest 2023 Wrap-Up

We survived Merlefest 2023 and it was wonderful to be back! It was a little wet, but it was still a fantastic time listening to great music, catching up with...

Apr 21.2023

"Blackberry Blossom” Arranged for Banjo and Classical Guitar by Hank Smith and Billie Feather

5-string banjoist Hank Smith and guitarist Billie Feather worked together to arrange the traditional fiddle tune "Blackberry Blossom" using classical...

Kristin Scott Benson chooses the Deering Golden Series banjos
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