In the first of the new “Freshly Picked” episodes, Keith chats with the fantastic 2-finger banjo player Nick Hornbuckle about his recent album “13 or So” on...
Beginning musician’s struggle with this concept: play the music how you “feel” it. What does that mean? How can that be quantified?
Have you ever noticed that the best hitters in baseball have an incredibly smooth swing? They don't "swing for the fences" - that's what hitters with a...
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...
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...
Cleaning our homes is routine - maybe not a favorite thing for all of us but we do it anyway. I love things that make my cleaning routine easier! (OK, now...
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