DON’T Pay For Banjo Lessons Online! READ THIS FIRST!

Why on earth would anyone ever pay for online music lessons in 2025?

When I first started learning banjo back in 2006, I was 19, living at my mam’s house, and had nothing but time. My daily responsibilities? Work, playing Call of Duty, and… well, that was about it.

So learning banjo? Easy. I just halved my time on COD and dove headfirst into the banjo world — free YouTube videos, dodgy tab files, and endless tutorials that only half made sense. But I stuck with it, carved my own path, and somehow came out the other side as a banjo teacher. And it cost me exactly £0.

So why on earth would anyone pay for online music lessons?

Well… now I’ve got two daughters, a family business, school runs, dentist appointments, and about 47 tabs open in my brain at any given moment. These days, if I wanted to learn something new — banjo or otherwise — I wouldn’t even think about doing it the way I did back then.

Now, I want transformation. Quickly. In between the chaos. I don’t have time to trawl through 100 forum posts hoping one of them has the answer. I need someone to tell me what to do right now, and what to do next, because Lilly has choir and Alice needs to be at the dentist by 4:30.

This is real life — and this is why paid music lessons make sense.

Because people don’t just want information anymore. They want transformation. And they want it now.

Free Is Great. But Paid Makes Progress.

Don’t get me wrong — I’m a fan of free content. You can absolutely pick up new skills without ever spending a dime. But if you’ve ever found yourself spiraling down a rabbit hole of conflicting tutorials, or if your motivation mysteriously vanishes two weeks into your musical journey, you might understand this simple truth:

Paying for online music lessons might be the best free advice you get today And here’s why:

1. Overwhelm is Real – Paid Lessons Give You Clarity

Let’s talk buffet.

Free content is like an all-you-can-eat musical buffet. Sounds awesome at first. Until you’ve got jazz improvisation, clawhammer technique, and “how to play Flight of the Bumblebee in 7/8” all piling up on your metaphorical plate — and you just wanted to learn a G chord.

Too many choices = no direction = frustration.

With paid lessons, you don’t have to dig through hours of random content trying to figure out what’s relevant to you. You get exactly what you need, when you need it, delivered in the right order by someone who’s already walked the path (and knows the shortcuts).

At Banjo Adventures, I cut through the chaos and give you a guided, step-by-step route from confused strummer to confident frailer — no detours into music theory rabbit holes (unless you want those).

2. Structure, Coaching & Community – The Triple Win

Let’s be honest: trying to learn the banjo alone is like trying to ride a unicycle through a cornfield. Technically possible. Ridiculously difficult.

YouTube can’t give you feedback. Random PDFs won’t cheer you on when you finally nail that strumming pattern. And your cat? Zero help with chord changes.

That’s where my structure, coaching, and community come in.

At Banjo Adventures, you’re not just watching lessons — you’re joining a worldwide family of fellow players. Whether you’re frailing from your kitchen table in Kansas or strumming under a tree in Tasmania, you’re part of something bigger. My guided lessons keep you focused. The regular coaching gives you personalized support. And our vibrant community keeps you motivated, inspired, and most importantly — in the game.

3. You Pay, You Pay Attention

Ever notice how you treat something differently once you’ve paid for it?

Like how you actually go to that gym you signed up for… at least for the first week (hey, we’ve all been there). The same thing happens with music lessons.

When you pay — even just a little — you’re making a commitment. A signal to yourself that this matters. It’s not just another thing on your to-do list. It’s your journey. Your creative outlet. Your personal development project.

And it works.

That small financial investment is often the kick up the arse we all need to show up, stay consistent, and actually get better.

So… Should You Pay for Online Music Lessons?

Nah. Don’t do it.

Unless you want a proven roadmap, real support, a community of friendly players, motivation that sticks, and a lot more fun along the way.

In that case?

Come join us at Banjo Adventures.

We’re not just teaching notes and techniques — we’re building confidence, community, and a place where your musical enthusiasm can thrive.

Save the struggle. Skip the overwhelm. Start your adventure.

Ben Dorning

Creator of Banjo Adventures