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Here’s a short lesson that will give you some tips on increasing your speed on the banjo!

Here’s a lesson that will give you some new ideas on transitioning between G and C. It’s usually the first chord change most banjo pickers learn so it’s good practice to have plenty of ways to play the chord change.

I go over some Scruggs, Melodic and Single String licks that can help you transition back and forth between G and C.

Here’s a lesson that will give you some new ideas on transitioning between G and D. It’s usually the second chord change most banjo pickers learn so it’s good practice to have plenty of ways to play the chord change.

Here’s a mini lesson which will give you some 1st and 2nd string exercises you can use to explore the fretboard and improve your speed.

Here’s a mini-lesson to help you work on the 1st finger closed position major scale.

Here’s a mini lesson to help your playing on the 1st, 3rd and 5th strings.

Here’s a lesson that goes over eight classic banjo backup licks you can use in 3/4 time!

Here’s a lesson to work on modifying your A Barre Chord to create Major 7th, Minor 7th and more advance chords!

Here’s some moveable shapes you can use to play for the major and minor pentatonic scales.

Here’s a basic lesson to help you get familiar with the basic alternating thumb patterns of fingerstyle guitar!

Here’s the free version of my Amazing Grace beginner guitar lesson that breaks down the single note melody!

Here’s the free version of my Amazing Grace beginner mandolin lesson that breaks down the single note melody!

Here’s a lesson on the concept of relative major and minor chords and how you can use them to increase the amount of licks you know.

Here’s a lesson that explores how to use the concept of relative major and minor to use mandolin licks you know in new situations.

Here’s a lesson that will talk about avoiding common mistakes beginners make when learning the banjo.

Here’s an intro lesson to the basics of the banjo!

Here’s a short lesson that breaks down one of my all time favorite banjo licks! This is a classic lick I got from the great banjo player Terry Baucom. I break down the lick and show you a few places where you can use it!

Here’s a mini lesson that breaks down a classic 3/4 banjo lick!

Here’s a short lesson to work on a classic J.D. Crowe lick!

Here’s a classic Scruggs/Crowe bluesy ending lick!

Here’s a fun pull-off lick you can use to end a solo!

Here’s a G to C transition lick that adds some chromatic flavor.

Here’s a short video that goes over my current gear I use for my acoustic and plugged in (electric) banjo setup!