Music

Banjo

Brian Lee B.

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Teaches online

Teaches all skill levels

Age: 6-97

Speaks English

Teaching since 1988

Music Therapy

Does your "Cripple Creek" sound CRIPPLED?

Metronome or timing issues? Left hand doesn't do what you want? Wondering when you are going to be able to pick faster? Lacking motivation? Intimidated by playing music with others? Suspicious banjo tablature? Why don't you sound like Earl yet? Awful banjo tone? Teachers that aren't responsive to your musical goals? One way learning with ad cluttered YouTube videos? Bad habits? No results? Why? Please check out my 20+ 5-star reviews easily found on this platform. My students describe me best. Banjo is my primary instrument. I've taught this instrument remotely FULL-TIME in 4 time zones online since 2008! We can do old-time clawhammer or 3-finger bluegrass! We don't entertain excuses here, if you're serious about learning the banjo, I'm ready when you are!

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Brittin Place

Teaches Online

Teaching Hours

Monday

1:45 PM-2:15 PM

Tuesday

11:45 AM-12:15 PM

2:45 PM-3:15 PM

Wednesday

11 AM-1 PM

Thursday

11 AM-1 PM

Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Pricing

30 minutes

$45

About Brian Lee B.

5.0

(21)

LEARN TO PLAY: banjo or ukulele from a PROFESSIONAL MUSICIAN with over 35+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE in music performance and instruction. Hi! I’m Brian. I love cooking BBQ, watching the Muppets, hanging with my nieces, and I’m also really into teaching and playing music. In addition to playing and teaching the banjo and ukulele, I am also a Board Certified Music Therapist with a degree from Maryville University with an additional Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. I founded my music school, Mimic Music based in St. Louis, in 2017. I am qualified to and PASSIONATE ABOUT about helping YOU discover, meet, and exceed your musical goals. Whether it’s learning a new instrument because you want to explore a new hobby or returning to your instrument, I can help you! I cater to ALL AGES AND ABILITIES and have been teaching ONLINE since 2012. I am currently teaching over 30 students, across 4 time zones, between the ages of 9 and 81. Together, we play anything from Bach to bluegrass to "We Don't Talk About Bruno" I invite you to read my reviews. == PLEASE NOTE: you will be expected to learn how to read banjo and ukulele tablature ==

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21 Reviews

Leslie

Teacher's studio

Great!!!

Posted Oct 14, 2023

David

Teacher's studio

Brian is very responsive to my progress and the direction I want to go.

Posted Feb 14, 2023

Barb

Teacher's studio

First meeting, easy to talk to Brian. He is sending information for my future lessons. I feel inspired. Looking forward to the next lesson.

Posted Jan 3, 2023

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Experience

Activities Specialist

Apr, 2014 - Apr, 2016

Parc Provence Memory Care Community

Music Therapy Intern

Sep, 2017 - Sep, 2018

Barnes Jewish Psychiatric Support Center

Music Instructor

Nov, 2016 - May, 2018

Fazio's Frets and Friends

Education

Bachelor's of Psychology

Aug, 1996 - Jan, 2012

University of Missouri - St. Louis

Music Therapy

Jan, 2013 - Dec, 2018

Maryville University

Certifications

CPR

Jun, 2016

Respond Right, LLC

Music Therapy

Mar, 2020

Maryville University

Crisis Prevention Intervention

Apr, 2018

Barnes Jewish Hospital

First Aid

Jun, 2016

Respond Right, LLC

Awards

Eagle Scout

Mar, 1996

Boy Scouts of America

Missouri Bright Flight Scholarship

Apr, 1996

State of Missouri

Affiliations

Music Teachers National Association

May, 2015

The MTNA was founded in 1876 with the goal of advancing the value of music study and music-making to society while supporting the careers and professionalism of teachers of music. With nearly 22,000 members in 50 states—and more than 500 local affiliates—the MTNA is the preeminent source for music teacher support, where members embody like-minded values and commitment to their students, colleagues and society as a whole, while reaping the rewards of collaboration, continuity and connection throughout the lifetime of their careers.

American Music Therapy Association

Jan, 2019

AMTA's purpose is the progressive development of the therapeutic use of music in rehabilitation, special education, and community settings. Predecessors, unified in 1998, included the National Association for Music Therapy founded in 1950 and the American Association for Music Therapy founded in 1971. AMTA is committed to the advancement of education, training, professional standards, credentials, and research in support of the music therapy profession.