LEARN BANJO

VIDEO LESSONS

BLUEGRASS BANJO BASICS:
Getting Started on 5-String Banjo

Welcome beginner banjo players! If you've never played a lick on your instrument, these lessons are for you. Make sure your banjo is tuned to an open G chord, where the strings are tuned gDGBD.  

CLAWHAMMER BANJO LESSONS

Clawhammer banjo is an older style as compared to bluegrass banjo. In recent years it has become very popular again. Learn to play clawhammer banjo with these video lessons.

TONY TRISCHKA'S PLAYER'S PATHWAY

Deering Banjos and ArtistWorks are proud to present to you the Banjo Player's Pathway - a launchpad into how to play the 5 string banjo. Banjo master Tony Trischka will be your teacher.

TENOR BANJO LESSONS WITH DAVID BANDROWSKI

Learn to play traditional jazz on the tenor banjo. David walks you through your first chords, gives you tips for comping, walks you through some tunes, and more.

5 STRING BANJO TIPS WITH HANK SMITH

Banjoist Hank Smith from Hank, Pattie, & the Current, talks about and demonstrates tips to improve your 5 string banjo playing. Whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced banjo player, you'll learn something here.

5 STRING BANJO WITH JENS KRUGER

Jens Kruger is one of the top banjoists of the day. Learn tips from Jens to bring your banjo playing to another level.

5 STRING BANJO TIPS AND TRICKS

Learn some tips and tricks from some of the top 5 string banjo players. Banjoists such as Alison Brown, Jens Kruger, and Trey Wellington will give you pointers on how to improve your 5 string banjo playing.

BLUEGRASS BANJO LICKS

Want to learn some new licks? Daily Banjo Licks not only teaches licks but also how to incorporate them in your favorite bluegrass standards.

BANJO UKULELE LESSONS

Learn how to play the banjo ukulele. An instrument that sounds like a banjo but is tuned and played like a ukulele!

BEGINNER 5 STRING BANJO WITH BOB HAMILTON

If you are starting to learn to play the banjo from scratch, then these are the lessons for you. In our multi part video series, Deering artist and friend, Bob Hamilton gets you started from the very beginning of learning the 5 string banjo.

TEACHER LOCATOR

Have you said to yourself "where can I find a banjo teacher near me?" Now you can use our banjo teacher locator to find a banjo teacher close to where you live.

BLOG POSTS

BANJO PLAYING TIPS

Get tips on playing any style of banjo. We have articles for beginners, intermediate players, and advanced players. We cover all styles - bluegrass, clawhammer, 4 string banjo, and more!

BANJO MAINTENANCE TIPS

Learn how to keep your banjo sounding and playing its best. We have articles and videos that cover all aspects of banjo setup. String changing, head changing, fret wear, truss rod adjustments, and more!

BANJO SHOPPING ADVICE

Learn what to look for when you are shopping for a new banjo. Understand the different types of banjos and what features you will want to look for.