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Mar 28.2025

Steve Martin & Alison Brown release new music

If you are looking for some new music, then look no further than the new single from Alison Brown and Steve Martin, featuring the remarkable Tim O'Brien! 

May 1.2015

7 Tips To Get You Started On Playing the Banjo Today

The world is a busy place and there is no doubt that there is much on everyone’s plate. Because of this we often put off what might be one of the most...

Apr 16.2015

Why Does a Banjo Sound Like a Banjo?

This seems like a simple question, right? But as I have the privilege of talking to so many of you on the phone and via email, it has occurred to me that we...

5 Tips On Writing Your Own Banjo Songs

Writing your own banjo songs is a great way to find your own voice in your instrument. It can also help your playing quite a bit as it can get you out of your...

Getting Back Into Playing the Banjo

One of the best things about our newsletter is the questions that come our way from all of you who read it. One man asked how to get “back” into banjo after...

Introducing the NEW Goodtime Banjo Ukulele!

“Customers have been asking us about a banjo ukulele for a long time. We definitely wanted to offer a fuller, more accurate banjo ukulele sound with this...

Mar 13.2015

5 Most Frequently Asked Deering Banjo Questions

The most favorite part of my job is talking to customers! I love hearing their enthusiasm for and love of the banjo! There are some common questions, however,...

Mar 5.2015

8 Great Banjo Camps to Attend This Year

One of the best ways to dramatically improve your banjo playing is to attend a banjo camp or workshop. At these events you'll have one on one action with some...

Mar 3.2015

Deering Banjo Day Proclaimed in San Diego

March 3rd, 2015 has officially been declared Deering Banjo Company Day throughout San Diego County. Bill Horn, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, and all of...

Feb 26.2015

Is One Banjo Style More Difficult than Another?

We are asked regularly, is Bluegrass style finger picking more difficult than Clawhammer? Is Clawhammer more difficult than finger picking? Is plectrum/tenor...

Feb 19.2015

What Makes a Good Banjo String?

The “wire” for instruments is called music wire. This name does have industrial meaning because it denotes the alloy, temper, hardness, resilience, and tensile...

Kristin Scott Benson chooses the Deering Golden Series banjos
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