Encouraging Kids to Play an Instrument

Encourage children to play any instrument. Source: Frédéric de Villamil via Flickr Learning how to [...]

3 Tips to Develop Accuracy, Speed and Better Playing

Learning to play the banjo can be a challenge, but it becomes easier once you [...]

Sweet Sounds of the Banjo: The History of the Banjo

The banjo has been around for quite a long time. Despite its reputation as an [...]

Modern Artists and Bands Who Use the Banjo

Listen carefully, you’ll start to hear more tracks that feature a banjo The banjo is [...]

Effective Steps to Playing an Instrument Well

Whether you’re just starting out learning to play an instrument or looking to improve your [...]

Get Earl Scruggs and the 5-String Banjo Book Special on Banjo.com

Earl Scruggs is one of the most well-known banjo players of all time. His three-finger [...]

Basic Banjo Tuning & Maintenance

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The banjo is a popular instrument because of its unique sound and ability to stand out [...]

J.D. Crowe and the New South Band: Progressive Bluegrass Musician

Like a lot of bluegrass musicians, J.D. Crowe gained his first musical exposure in church and [...]

Why are Banjos Made of Mahogany?

Most string instruments are made of various types of wood, and each species of tree [...]

Beginner Banjo Songs for Players

When you learn how to play the banjo, you open yourself up to a whole [...]