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Sunday, June 15th, 2008This is a short segment out of Saturday’s Ustream show where Ryan talks banjo live on the site. Check out some of Ryan’s live demonstrations and banjo secrets.Video clips hosted by Ustream
Video of Ryan’s Favorite Banjo Websites
Monday, June 9th, 2008
Check out this new video of where I get tablature books, banjo dvds, fret wire, music, and banjo news. This is a screenshot video of me going through my favorite web sites revealling all of the cool banjo hide-outs. Have fun!
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Friday Tips for Banjo Nuts!
Friday, June 6th, 2008
Can You Handle the Banjo Truth!
Friday, May 30th, 2008Why does the banjo seem so daunting to many beginning banjo players. Do you find yourself thinking that you’ll never be able to play those lightning fast tunes and rip off those technical sounding jaw dropping licks?
You have to play note for note: FALSE!
The truth is that you can learn this mysterious instrument [...]
Lick of the Day (Podcast)
Saturday, May 17th, 2008
Here’s a song you’ve got to learn!
Tuesday, May 13th, 2008“Earnest T Grass”
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Thursday, May 1st, 20082nd to 5th Fret Lick
Tuesday, April 29th, 2008
Ryan’s New Webcam Banjo Lessons
Saturday, April 19th, 2008
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Can a Guitar Player Learn The Banjo?
Tuesday, April 15th, 2008Become a Member
First Banjo Video Podcast
Sunday, April 13th, 2008Please post your suggestions for future video podcasts in the comment section below.
Learn a Standard Banjo Kick-off (podcast)
Wednesday, April 9th, 2008Today we’re going do look at some standard banjo kick-offs. If your new to the banjo this will be a great podcast to soak up. These kicks are used in many many bluegrass songs. This pocast features the basic kick-offs. I’ll be putting up a pocast very soon with the more [...]
Ryan’s Banjo Lessons on Gibson.com
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008As most of you know I play a Gibson RB3 Banjo. I’ve had this banjo since I was 14 years old. I can remember anxiously reading through the Sunday paper where I lived in Kansas City MO trying to find the perfect banjo. My father had decided that it was time for [...]
New Band! Can you Name the Banjo Player?
Monday, March 31st, 2008Check out the video. Can you name the banjo player?
Meet “Borrowed Time” Bluegrass Band (borrowedtimebluegrass.com)
Wednesday, March 12th, 2008Here on the blog I want to take the time to showcase the bluegrass bands of our banjo students.
Check out this great band! I want to introduce to you Borrowed Time.
This band is based out of Powhatan, Virginia and Borrowed Time’s first cd, “A Matter Of Time”, is now available.
When you [...]
Banjo Lessons on ITUNES!
Sunday, March 2nd, 2008Hey, just wanted to let you know that if you are an itunes fan or use an ipod on a regular basis you can now subscribe to our podcast on Itunes. Simply go to the itunes store click on the podcast button and then type “banjo lessons” into the search bar. You’ll find [...]
Is it Time to Change Your Banjo Strings?
Thursday, February 28th, 20081. Change your strings frequently!
This is probably the most important advice when it comes to changing your strings. You must keep a fresh set of strings on your banjo. This accomplishes several things. First, it keeps you happy while your playing. There’s nothing more frustrating than playing on a set of [...]
Cripple Creek Kick-Offs (Beginning Banjo part 1)
Friday, February 22nd, 2008In this banjo podcast you find three different ways to kick off Cripple Creek. The first starts with a right hand brush in an upward motion, the second is a pinch technique, and lastly an up the neck version of this great song.
Beginner Banjo Lesson Series
Wednesday, February 20th, 2008Just wanted to let you know that I’ve been preparing a beginning banjo series that will start within the next few days. The first video will go over the top three chords that you need to know as a banjo player.
Next we’ll cover three basic roll patterns covering all the details including [...]
Banjo Construction: How are they made?
Sunday, February 17th, 2008I just found this awesome banjo construction video from fqms.com. It is a great overview of how banjos are made and identifies all of the major parts. You’ll enjoy this high quality video. Check it out!
Brand New: Check It Out!
Friday, February 15th, 2008Hey, just wanted to let you know about our BRAND NEW BANJO FORUMS! Jump in and be one of the first to post your banjo question or comment. Simply click the New Forums link above.
Not sure what to post? Here’s a few ideas.
1. What kind of banjo should I buy? [...]
Leading in to the Melody: Banjo Slides & Fills Podcast
Tuesday, February 12th, 2008Learning to slide in to the melody will add a ton of interest and color to your banjo playing. Check out this podcast to learn more.
The Key to Powerful Banjo Playing
Wednesday, February 6th, 2008Have you ever been asked to kick off a song in a jam session? Worse yet, did you draw a blank? Do you sometimes feel like there is absolutely no way to remember the plethora of kick-offs circulating in the bluegrass world.
Here’s the key:
Three Tips to Changing Your Banjo Strings
Saturday, February 2nd, 20081. Change one banjo string at a time.
Banjos move and flex as tension is changed. In other words, if you were to cut off the strings all at once then your banjo neck would more than likely spring backwards.
This might not be that noticeable to you; however, it’s changing the composition of [...]