5-String Banjo Lessons
I first heard bluegrass banjo emanating from the tinny radio speaker of my 1956 black and white enamel Ford Crown Victoria back in the mid-60’s. I became an instant and life-long bluegrass fan and was determined to learn how to play that style. Soon afterward, I had an opportunity to meet the great bluegrass fiddle player, Ben “Tex” Logan, at a music session. We became lifelong friends and I still think of Tex as my spiritual “bluegrass mentor.” My life has been a series of the right people showing up at the right time!
For more information call John at 908-377-5275 or email John at lessons@johncarlini.com.
Fifty years later I am still working at it; playing, teaching, and writing for three-finger "Scruggs-style" 5-string banjo. As a jazz guitar player, I always “heard” the possibilities of the 5-string going in that direction as well. I’ll be presenting some of my original jazz-inspired ideas and exercises in lesson format here.
John’s approach to teaching banjo…
John customizes lesson plans according to each individual’s strengths and weaknesses to maximize every student’s overall musical skill and accelerate their learning, regardless of their level of proficiency.
John offers both in-person and virtual lessons via Zoom.
For more information call John at 908-377-5275 or email John at lessons@johncarlini.com.
Student Quotes
“I’ve always loved the sound of the banjo but never had the opportunity to learn to play. John took me on as a complete beginner and is patiently and thoughtfully turning me into a skilled player. I love every minute of it.”
—Fred K.
Banjo Lessons
Lessons are individualized for every student and are scheduled every two weeks to give students the time to practice and internalize the lesson. Each lesson is 1 hour.
$100/lesson