5 String banjo is a great instrument to learn if you want to get almost instant results and it is always a lot of fun. Following in the Scruggs tradition these courses and lessons are designed to help student develop  the 'three-finger' picking, so distinctive in bluegrass music. Of course these skills can be applied to many other styles of 5 string banjo.

Beginners

This is designed for absolute beginners. Course elements include:

• Tuning
• Fretboard knowledge
• Reading Tab and chord windows
• Right-hand rolls
• Hammer-on, pull off, sliding
• Basic music theory

Intermediate

• Advanced chords
• Chord theory
• Banjo 'licks'
• Accompaniment and band work
• Technique refinement
• Expanded repertoire

Please see the lessons link for rates and available courses