Welcome to Banjos Rule!

I'm so glad you found my site. I love to talk banjo and to try and lend a hand in your pursuit of banjo excellence. Here you'll find both free and paid resources that will conribute to your overall banjo development or just go hand in hand with your love of the instrument. If there is anything I can do to help you out, please don't hesitate to ask!


Banjos Rule is the online resource for banjo information, banjo jokes, banjo kulture, and banjo lessons in Grand Rapids Michigan

News and announcements at Banjos Rule

2/15/2012 Don't forget about the upcoming banjo workshop!

On March 10, 2012 in New Era, Michigan, you can attend a banjo workshop put on by Banjo Paul. More details to come, including price, location details, and other information. In the meantime, feel free to contact me.


2/01/2012 The gig calendar is updated!

My band Steam Powered Bluegrass is busy promoting itself and looking for 2012 gigs. We have managed to get a few gigs on the books, and I have a couple workshops that I'll be teaching, so please click over to the my gigs page to see what I've got scheduled so far.


1/31/2012 Banjos Rule Is Under Construction!

Banjos Rule is a real labor of love for me, but it's one that I work on in my spare time, in between developing websites for my clients. Please explore the site to see what all is working, but understand that many features are not on line yet. Stay tuned for more to come! If you have questions, please contact me and I'll do my best to help out.


1/31/2012 Banjo Paul conducting a banjo workshop!

On March 10, 2012 in New Era, Michigan, you can attend a banjo workshop put on by Banjo Paul. More details to come, including price, location details, and other information.


1/31/2012 Ask me about my equipment specials for students!

If you need help in securing a starter banjo and the related equipment to get started as a student, I can design a package and sell it to you at a good price. Availability changes regularly so click over to my contact page and send me an inquiry. I'll get right back to you.


You can navigate to the following features and areas of Banjos Rule using the menu at the top of the page:

Banjos Rule University

I offer in-person banjo lessons in Grand Rapids Michigan, and I offer a unique and rewarding online lesson program too! Both are affordable options for getting the most out of your picking and advancing on your insrument.

Submit your favorite banjo jokes!

Do you know how many banjo jokes there are? Only two. The rest are all true stories! Let us know your favorite banjo jokes that you've come across over the years. Visit the banjo jokes page to see what others have submitted and leave one yourself!

Tips, Advice, Helpful Resources and More!

Whether it be great iPhone or iPad apps aimed at banjos or music learning in general, free lesson files written by me and others, tips for utilizing the great technology that's out there...there is a little bit of everything at Banjos Rule!

The Banjo Blog

I write a weekly column geared towards banjo players. There you'll find lessons, playing tips, humor, and such features as a study of the entire Foggy Mt. Banjo album. Many people follow and like the blog and I hope you'll stop by to check it out.

The Banjos Rule Shameless Commerce Division

Hats! T-shirts! Banjo diplomas! Banjo banjo and more banjo! Here you'll find banjo-themed gifts that allow you to proudly display your love of banjos and Banjos Rule. Buy them for yourself or others and give a gift they won't soon forget!

Custom Tablature

Looking for a certain song? I can provide you with tablature in the TablEdit format. If I can't find you a copy of a song, I'll attempt to write a custom version. To find out more, click over to my contact page and let me know what song you are after.


Banjo Setup Tips | Banjos Rule!

Banjo Setup Basics

New to the banjo? Do you know the three most common areas of banjo setup that will help your banjo to sound as good as it can?

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Need a banjo?

Banjo Paul can provide all you need: a new banjo, an electronic tuner, a strap, finger picks, etc. All for a great price! Interested? Contact me

Under Construction!

I'm putting this site together as I can. Thanks for your patience and please check back often!


Check out this hilarious YouTube animation!





This little video animation is brilliant and absolutely hilarious. If you are brand new to the banjo and not familiar with some of the mysteries of its inner-workings, you'd probably react like the guy on the right. But the more you know about banjos and their all-powerful tone rings, the more hilarious this little animation will be. Enjoy!