So you bought a 5-string banjo, and now you are faced with the question, “where can I find an excellent banjo teacher?” Fortunately, you’ve come to the right place! We offer virtual (online) banjo lessons, as well as studio and in-home banjo lessons in Los Angeles area. We specialize in 5-string banjo – both bluegrass (Scruggs style), and “clawhammer” styles.
*If you haven’t picked up an instrument yet, please read our article, “Getting Started with Banjo.”
Jeramy is an accomplished bluegrass and clawhammer style banjo picker. He is very active in the California bluegrass community, attending local jams in Los Angeles, performing at festivals throughout the state, and taking first place at the Topanga Bluegrass Banjo Contest. His teaching philosophy is a mix of modern science-backed learning techniques and traditional folk methods, with a focus on learning how to play by ear. Jeramy believes bluegrass and old time…
A multi-instrumentalist, Adam teaches banjo, dobro, guitar, and lap steel. He’s been teaching on the Red Pelican team since 2012. He is a dazzling player, with an organized, but easy-going teaching style, who really enjoys demystifying music for his students. Adam specializes in bluegrass, country, and Americana, but is also adept in rock and jazz. Adam has a Bachelor of Arts in music from the University of Virginia, and an Associate of…