by banjojudd | Apr 1, 2017 | Banjo Technique, Learn Banjo, Practice Tips |
Why a willingness to explore and discover is the prime motivator in any musical journey. (3-4 min read) I often hear banjo students lament how they are unable to play anything on the banjo if they’re not using tablature. They feel absolutely clueless If...
by banjojudd | Mar 19, 2017 | Jams, Learn Banjo, Practice Tips |
Photo source: see below As a banjo instructor with years of private lesson experience under my belt, I’d have to say the most common question I hear from students is how to move from learning and playing songs via tablature to being able to pick spontaneously...
by banjojudd | Feb 27, 2017 | Banjo Technique, Practice Tips |
So, you’ve just got your first banjo and you’re super stoked to play it. You bring it home, take it out of its hard shell case, put your picks on and start making some noise. And then it happens. You realize it’s loud. Really loud. It doesn’t...
by banjojudd | Feb 22, 2017 | Practice Tips |
I’m often asked by students how much time they should be putting into their banjo playing each day. This depends on many things: how much time you’re able and willing to commit to disciplined, goal-oriented practice, how busy your days are, your...
by banjojudd | Jan 25, 2017 | Practice Tips |
While arguments may differ as to the best way to practice, the surest way to yield consistent results in any practice regimen is to engage in what I call “deliberate” practice. Deliberate practice means mindful practice. It means practicing with a specific...
