Private lessons with top Banjo instructors near Fairfax, VA

Learn how to play Banjo! While learning the Banjo, students will learn specific rolls such as forward and backward rolls, chords strum patterns, rhythm playing and various songs such as Foggy Mountain Breakdown and Dueling Banjos. They will learn the styles of Bluegrass and Claw Hammer playing.

I like to make learning an instrument fun and easy to fit into your schedule! If you're an adult finally getting around to learning your dream instrument or a child following your passion of playing music I tailor your lessons specifically to you. We look at what you want to play, pick specific songs that you want to learn, and learn the techniques you need to play these songs. It sounds simple, but it's so effective and much more fun to learn this way!

Lean how to play bluegrass banjo including melody and finger picking. Also "Clawhammer" techniques.

Easy to understand lessons, practice geared toward students ability, fun and exciting ways to learn the instrument.

5 string banjo Skruggs style bluegrass. Also tenor banjo and Irish banjo (4strings)

I have been playing banjo for more than half of my life, and performing professionally in varying capacities since 2005. I have been a teacher of all levels with the instrument for the past 5 years, and work to ensure that my students learn what they want to learn, and have the tools they need to relate to the musical world around them. With my passion for banjo, I have explored nearly every genre and what the instrument's role is within all of those. I specialize in teaching beginner-advanced students. It doesn't matter to me if you have never held a banjo, or if you are an advanced player wanting to take your playing into a new avenue, I am here to help!

Banjo is my primary instrument. We can do old-time clawhammer or 3-finger bluegrass!

A very fun instrument to play. I tend to focus on Earl Scruggs style rolls, understanding and incorporating melody, and chords.