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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.
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.
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.
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.
How Long Does It REALLY Take To Learn Banjo as a Beginner?
Most beginners are fearful that they will never truly learn how to play the banjo. This blog post outlines our expectations and what to expect from going from zero to learning to play your first tune from memory. We have coined the term BANJO HOURS to represent a unit of time spent with our banjos learning this skill.