It might seem like a silly question to someone who has played the banjo before, but almost every time I give banjo picks to someone who has never played...
In this video Alison Brown talks about right hand position and the importance of listening when you are playing banjo.
You've practiced for a week, and now it's time to add your left hand!
We are asked regularly, is Bluegrass style finger picking more difficult than Clawhammer? Is Clawhammer more difficult than finger picking? Is...
Ever notice how many “experts” there are on “learning to play banjo”, or anything, for that matter? While I urge all of us to explore their recommendations...
I recently wrote an article about strengthening your fretting hand’s pinky and ring finger. A common question that I have heard over the years is; “what good...
The Issue
Admired and feared, improvising has sometimes been shrouded by mystery and misunderstanding. New banjo students are often baffled by top players who pick...
These days we all have limited time to do the things we like. We always have to make the most out of our time. If you are reading this, one of the things...
Learning anything new can be a challenge. In the past I have approached most new songs with excitement and a good dose of trepidation! After all, my banjos...
I was driving home the other day when I saw these words written on the back of a car, “Good Habits for Life.” What a novel idea? OK, maybe not so “novel”...
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