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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,...

David Bandrowski

David Bandrowski

David Bandrowski has been a regular on the New Orleans music scene for over 25 years playing tenor banjo, 5-string banjo, and guitar in various outfits and styles over the years. David's styles are diverse and range from New Orleans jazz, modern jazz, bluegrass, funk, rock, old time Appalachian string band music and more!

David is a Deering Banjo Company clinician and has taught workshops at Chicago's Old Town School of folk music and has played with and/or recorded with Dr. John, Natalie Merchant, Donald Harrison, the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, Mike Seeger, Glen David Andrews, and with band members of the Harry Connick Jr. Big Band, Fats Domino, The Allman Brothers, Merle Travis, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, the Rebirth Brass Band, Galactic, and many other well known and lesser known entertainers. He has also composed, produced, and placed music in many commercials, films, and television programs.

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Mar 29.2021

How To Adjust Your Banjo's Coordinator Rods

Learn how to properly adjust the action of your banjo via the coordinator rods. Deering's Quality Control Manager Chad Kopotic will take you through this step...

Mar 16.2021

Seva Venet Interview on Deering Live

Seva Venet has traveled the world with a who's who of New Orleans traditional jazz musicians and plays the 6-string banjo in the style of the great Danny...

Mar 11.2021

Jens Kruger Beginner Banjo Lesson 19 - F Chord Shape

In this beginner 5 string banjo lesson, Jens Kruger slowly talks through and demonstrates how to play the F chord shape on the banjo. This is a great shape to...

Feb 22.2021

2021 Deering Catalog Photo Contest

A few weeks ago we announced our 2021 Digital Catalog Photo Contest. The entries we received were fantastic! It's been so great to go through all of these...

Feb 2.2021

Rhiannon Giddens Interview on Deering Live

Last week we were lucky enough to feature longtime Deering Banjo artist Rhiannon Giddens on Deering Live. Rhiannon was a founding member of the Grammy Award...

Jan 8.2021

Active Listening Banjo Lesson with Hank Smith

Banjoist Hank Smith talks about Active Listening and how it can improve your musicianship. This is one of the most important things you can do to improve as a...

Dec 22.2020

Deering Live End Of Year Special

This wee we aired the last Deering Live of 2020, where we sat down with Greg, Janet, and Jamie Deering, as we finally take a second to reflect on what...
Dec 18.2020

"Carol Of The Bells" 5-String Banjo Lesson With Hank Smith

Learn how to play the Christmas tune "Carol Of The Bells" on the 5-string banjo with Hank Smith. This is a fun and fairly easy holiday tune that 3 finger style...

Dec 16.2020

Chris Coole On Deering Live

This week were excited to talk with and listen to renowned clawhammer banjoist and songwriter Chris Coole. Chris Coole got his first banjo when he was 17 years...

Dec 8.2020

Jens Kruger Beginner Banjo Lesson 18 - Bar Chords & the D Chord Shape

In this beginner 5 string banjo lesson, Jens Kruger slowly talks through and demonstrates what bar chords are, how to play them, and how to use them. He also...

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