I have a banjo my parents got me as a gift and I want to really learn how to start playing it. I got some books but I'd think this would work better if I could get some initial stuff from someone who has been doing it for a while so I don't get stuck in a rut. Just in free time or whatever, and I'm willing to pay an hourly rate.

If not, know a good person who'd have lessons around Raleigh/Cary?

6/26/2006 7:56:39 PM

bttt

7/3/2006 2:41:55 PM

i want lessons too.

7/3/2006 2:50:13 PM

From what I quickly searched out at banjohangout.org :

"Chandler Holt
Raleigh, NC (United States)
Web site: http://www.chathamcountyline.com

Send Chandler an Email I play in Chatham County Line out of Raleigh, NC. We tour extensively and our 3rd release on Yep Roc Records (Speed of the Whippoorwill) is out on May 30, 2006.

I also teach lessons out of Piedmont Stringed Instruments (919) 782-2955 - 3053 Medlin Dr, Raleigh, NC. I try to help students focus on learning to find their style. Based on understanding musical fundamentals. Please call or e-mail me if interested in taking lessons.

Playing Since: 1997 Experience Level: Expert/Professional Interests: [Teaching] Occupation: Banja Picker Gender: Male Age: 29

created 7/23/2003, last updated 6/26/2006
Sidney Grissom
Raleigh, NC (United States)

Send Sidney an Email Experience Level: Purty Good Interests: [Teaching] [Jamming] [Socializing] [Helping] Occupation: Gender: Male

created 7/6/2004, last updated 7/6/2004
Charlie Gravel
Raleigh, NC (United States)

Send Charlie an Email I play clawhammer/frailing and 2-finger old-time styles. I also play country blues fingerstyle guitar, and some mandolin, fiddle, etc. I have a great old converted Tu-Ba-Phone from Zepp's store in Wendell, NC, and hope I can keep improving on it!

Playing Since: 1986 Experience Level: Purty Good Interests: [Teaching] [Jamming] [Socializing] [Helping] Occupation: IT Gender: Male

created 5/27/2005, last updated 6/18/2006
Douglas Peacock
Raleigh, NC (United States)

Send Douglas an Email 57 North Carolina native.

Playing Since: 1973 Experience Level: Purty Good Interests: [Teaching] [Jamming] [Socializing] [Helping] Occupation: contract manufacturing Gender: Male Age: 57

created 4/10/2006, last updated 7/3/2006"

7/4/2006 5:51:42 AM

Are you planning on learning 3-finger, claw, tenor, or what?

7/4/2006 5:52:58 AM