It’s official! The name has been drawn, the regulatory agencies have approved the contest, and the confetti and balloons have been launched. It’s time to go ahead and announce the winner of the Banjos Rule banjo prize giveaway drawing. Click into the article to learn more!… Continue Reading
Banjo Prize Giveaway: all the names are in!
It’s official! The names have been entered! The drawing has been held! The winner has been decided! The world famous Banjos Rule Guide To Playing Backup Banjo is going to the home of some lucky winner! The world rejoices! Stop the presses! Eureka! Well…alright, so it’s not that exciting. But continue reading to learn more…… Continue Reading
Video blog post: Banjo Paul Celebrates Labor Day
Video blog post: I was invited to a cookout and beginner’s banjo jam by my friend and banjo student Tim Slanczka this past labor day (2010) and so I grabbed the banjo, my trusty high definition video camera, and my appetite, then made a beeline for Tim’s house. We had some fun and some laughs during the visit, and I hope you’ll click into the article to learn more!… Continue Reading
Banjos International: A Visit From Elizabeth Garrow To The Land Of Banjos Rule!
I received a visit from my banjo enthusiast and good friend Elizabeth Garrow from across the pond in Scotland this past July. We had a great time visiting, learning about each other’s cultures, and doing some "American things". We enjoyed picking together and socializing, and Elizabeth was kind enough to allow me to interview her for a blog post. Click into the article to read all about it!… Continue Reading
Banjo prize giveaway: win the Banjos Rule guide to playing backup banjo!
Banjo Paul is back! I’ve missed you all. To kick off my return, I’m giving away a prize. Continue on to the article to learn more!… Continue Reading
Check out this hilarious banjo tone ring video!
This is a hilarious video about banjo tone rings. Take a minute to laugh at yourself ye banjo player!… Continue Reading
Banjo Paul is missing in action!
Was it werewolves? Was it the lynch mob who saw his poster on the post office wall? Was it his neighbors who are fed up with the sound of that banjo coming from his apartment? Just why has banjo Paul been absent for so long?
In spite of the vicious rumors that abound, it was none of those things. You might say that I was off on sabbatical for 3 weeks. Care to learn more? Just click the headline above for all the details…. Continue Reading
The Foggy Mountain Banjo instructional series part 4: Home Sweet Home lead
Join Banjo Paul for part 4 of this blog series as he takes an in-depth look at the iconic banjo album: Foggy Mountain Banjo. This series will stretch out over several months as we dissect and analyze this important instrumental album by Flatt & Scruggs. We’ll look at tips and tricks for learning the songs, we’ll look for the pitfalls and traps that might trip you up as you try to roll the songs out, and we’ll discuss the key licks, tips, and tricks that you’ll need for absorbing this material into you banjo arsenal. In this post: Home Sweet Home lead work.
Along the way, if you need advice on any of the songs, or if you have questions about the material, I’ll invite you to leave comments at the bottom of each blog post in the series. I’m also looking for people to give me information for my education about the album. Click the headline above to check out the details of this project and see what it’s all about…. Continue Reading
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