Learn Clawhammer Banjo – Beginner Banjo Lessons for Adults
Learn Banjo on Your Phone (A Simple Way to Stay Consistent)
Learning banjo doesn’t need more time, just less friction. Discover how turning your lessons into a simple app experience can help you stay consistent and finally make real progress.
3 Things Every Beginner Banjo Player Should Know (Before You Get Frustrated and Quit)
If you’ve just picked up a banjo and aren’t sure what to focus on, you’re not alone. These three simple insights will help you avoid common beginner mistakes, stay consistent, and start making real progress from day one.
The Ultimate Clawhammer Banjo Skill Building Challenge
Take on The Gauntlet — a 30-part clawhammer banjo skill challenge taken directly from the Banjo Adventures membership. Grab your banjo, tune to open G, and see if you can survive a series of rhythm, accuracy, and drop-thumb challenges designed to sharpen your technique and build real clawhammer confidence.
The Sally Roll – Clawhammer Banjo Lesson from Sally in the Garden
A Simple Way To Understand Banjo Songs Without Complicated Tablature
Many beginner banjo players feel stuck when they first encounter tablature. If reading banjo tab has ever left you confused or frustrated, you're not alone. In this guide, discover a simpler way to learn real banjo songs using rhythm, harmony, melody and lyrics — plus download three free beginner songs to try today.
Banjo Music And Mental Health - How the Banjo Became My Escape
At thirteen years old I experienced a panic attack while speaking in front of my class, and from that moment on public speaking anxiety quietly shaped many of my decisions. Years later, when I bought my first banjo during my apprenticeship, I had no idea that learning to play music would become a powerful form of escape and personal therapy. In this article I share my personal story of how playing the banjo helped me manage anxiety, rebuild confidence, and slowly overcome the fear of speaking in front of others through small, daily steps.
Why Being Messy Could Be a the Best Thing To Happen To Your Banjo Playing
Why So Many Adults Struggle to Learn the Banjo (Even When They’re Doing Everything Right)
How to avoid giving up learning how to play the banjo as an adult
7 Reasons Why Most Adult Beginners Quit the Banjo (and How You Can Avoid Them)
Most adults don’t quit the banjo because they lack talent — they quit because they misunderstand what learning banjo is supposed to feel like. In this article, I share the seven most common reasons adult beginners give up, along with practical, reassuring ways to avoid them and keep making steady progress.
The Galax Lick – A Challenging Clawhammer Banjo Technique Explained For The Complete Ignoramus
Learn the Galax Lick in clawhammer banjo with this fun beginner-friendly breakdown. In this video I share how I first discovered the Galax Lick, why I avoided it for years, and how I finally mastered it while arranging Let It Be by The Beatles.
How I Made Learning The Banjo Easier Than Ever For Non-Musical Adults Just Like You
Discover how Banjo Adventures was born from one musician’s dream to make learning clawhammer banjo simple, inspiring, and accessible for beginners everywhere.
How To Play Auld Lang Syne On Clawhammer Banjo For Beginners (Free Lesson With Tab)
A beginners guide to playing Auld Lang Syne on clawhammer banjo
A Psychedelic Adventure Hunting Liberty Cap Mushrooms In The North Of England
Come with me as we go on a search for the psilocybin mushroom in the UK hillside
Clawhammer vs Bluegrass: Which Banjo Style Should You Learn First?
Discover the difference between Clawhammer and Bluegrass banjo, and find out why the soulful rhythm of Clawhammer might just be the perfect way to begin your banjo journey.
Learn How To Play Silent Night On The Banjo Clawhammer Style (FREE Lesson With Tabs)
Learn how to play this classic Christmas song on the banjo clawhammer style
The Skye Boat Song – Clawhammer Banjo Tutorial + Free Tab Download
A Better Way to Capo Your 5th String Banjo – No Drilling Needed!
Tuning your 5th string up to A doesn’t have to mean drilling holes into your banjo neck. In this post, I share a clever 3D-printed capo sent from the Isle of Skye that solves the problem without spikes or damage. Watch the demo, grab my Skyeboat Song notes, and discover a simple, non-invasive way to make your banjo more versatile.
The Perfect Gift For The Banjo Player In Your Life
Looking for a thoughtful gift for the banjo player in your life? The Songsmith Scratch Pad is a creative journal designed to help musicians capture their song ideas, lyrics, and melodies before inspiration fades.
Learn “I’ll Tell Me Ma” – The Joy of Playing a Classic Irish Tune on Clawhammer Banjo
Discover how to play the classic Irish tune “I’ll Tell Me Ma” in this easy clawhammer banjo lesson. Learn the melody, rhythm, and groove that make this song so fun to play — perfect for beginners ready to bring some Irish energy to their banjo journey.
Is the Banjo Hard to Learn? Here’s What Every Beginner Should Know
Discover how fun and achievable learning the banjo can be with Ben Dorning’s free clawhammer mini course for beginners.