Join Banjo Paul as he waxes poetic about the joys of playing banjo and how it might not always feel right to get your banjo out and play, but never let that stop you. The world is counting on you to spread a little joy and happiness through this most unique of all stringed instruments. Take your job as the Banjo Ambassador seriously and click in to the article to read more.
Back in January 2010 I wrote a blog post about finger picks. I shared with you what kind of picks I like to use, what I’ve tried in the past, and how I made my decision. I asked for your opinions and experiences too.
Several months later I invited my good friend and banjo student, Steve Roberts, to write a guest post about this same topic. I’m hoping you find it interesting to read about Steve’s experiences and see why he uses what he does. Click into the article to read all about Steve’s experiences.
The next article in my Foggy Mountain Banjo series is posted and ready for you to work with. Part five deals with an effective backup for Home Sweet Home. Click into the article to read all about and to find a link back to the first article in the series.
Let’s talk about learning songs on the banjo. Today’s blog post offers a quick tip banjo lesson where I give some advice at just how to appear like a natural when it comes to picking out a song on the banjo. Click into the article to grab today’s lesson.
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!
Join Banjo Paul for part 3 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: Ground Speed backup tips and tricks.
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.
Join Banjo Paul for part 2 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.
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.
This blog is part conversation. Part teaching tool. Part news source. And, hopefully, part entertaining and part valuable. Well, alright, hopefully LOTS valuable! In today’s blog post we take a look at some general advice for helping you to get beyond any particular fretting or picking problem you might be having. Click the headline above to learn more!
Join Banjo Paul 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.
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.
Ready for the next article series from My Banjo Life? If you are a banjo player, you’ll really like this series because we’re going to dissect and learn from a very pivotal bluegrass banjo album. We’ll learn licks and tricks and songs and techniques and history, and just all kinds of good things. Click the headline above to learn more.