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Paul Ryan - Posted - 10/21/2008: 19:50:01
Ross Nickerson. I have done a few sessions with Ross, and every time have come away with new tools. His Banjo Encyclopedia is as comprehensive as it gets. Great guy, too.
www.ryantunes.com
Banjocoltrane - Posted - 10/24/2008: 11:59:54
I think there are A LOT of good teachers on here
Tom Hanaway, John Boulding, Jim Pankey, etc.
flyingbanjo - Posted - 12/15/2008: 16:56:57
I nominate Allen Eisenman who has helped me the most in 2008. I have been playing since 2003 off and on and I have never progressed this fast in my pickin skills ever. I started taking lessons with Allen this past July. I am amazed at how much my ability and confidence has grown. If anyone is really serious about playing Banjo CORRECTLY this is who you need to hook up with!!!!!! Believe me, I have done the videos and the books and they don't work. There are somethings a book or video just can't tell you!!!!!
http://www.banjohangout.org/myhango....asp?id=6181
Jason
Edited by - flyingbanjo on 12/16/2008 05:06:57
hilard - Posted - 12/15/2008: 22:12:39
I nominate JOHN BOULDING He put a lot of time in helping ever one . Thanks John!
david
banjobenjamen - Posted - 12/16/2008: 06:23:48
My Teacher Jay Kaczor. He played Guitar with Rhonda Vincent and the Rage.
EWWWWW DOGGY. Jed Clampett
: :-,==( )
stormoveroklahoma - Posted - 12/17/2008: 17:30:13
Gordon Stone
of Vermont
"Seven Days" accoustic musician of the year two years in a row.
Great writer, player and teacher.
LarryD1 - Posted - 12/20/2008: 11:29:12
Having learned everything I know from Peter Wernick's book and the many other banjo pickers that I've had the privilege of jamming with or just watching over the years , I have not had the benefit of a teacher.
Having said that , I really appreciate all the help I'm getting from Banjo Hangout. I especially appreciate the teaching of John Boulding.
I had the opportunity to hear John play with the group Shady Grove in Walterboro, South Carolina a few summers ago. I was very impressed with his banjo picking then and was delighted to see him sharing some of his vast knowledge and expertise of the instrument on this site.
Thanks a lot John
kayakjz - Posted - 12/20/2008: 15:18:30
I too nominate Bob Altschuler. No doubt, he's a great instructor!
Check Out Bob Altschuler''s Lessons at Mel Bay''s Banjo Session Web Site
windbreaker - Posted - 12/20/2008: 17:40:21
<<Al Osteen
And a second vote for Dick Brown.>>
You wouldn't happen to be from Chicago, would you?
sutrx - Posted - 12/21/2008: 05:23:09
another vote for eddie collins, i love his books, and his column in the bnl, thanks eddie
Kanticoy - Posted - 12/21/2008: 08:43:16
Herb Trotman. Holding down the Alabama scene.
"Music is a moral law. it gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and everything in it."
~Plato
jtalbert - Posted - 12/21/2008: 20:19:14
Randall Wyatt is an excellent banjo teacher and player.
He is a hangout member and I would vote for him
daz - Posted - 12/21/2008: 21:48:42
no question about it, definitely Russell Coight 
Daz
The earth can provide for all mans needs,
But not for all his greeds
Newbottler1968 - Posted - 12/22/2008: 02:20:52
My banjo teacher of the year nominee is Manchester-based jonnyhulme@hotmail.com who took over fortnightly lessons in the West Yorkshire area of England after previous legend of these parts Bill Foster retired off to Ireland in the Summer. He's unfailingly enthusiastic, friendly & encouraging..and of course supremely gifted ! He's bringing along nicely this music-playing novice !
Andy
Banjo Brown
Edthebanjo - Posted - 12/22/2008: 02:41:18
I'm gonna vote for my teacher 'John Dowling'. Great teacher, and is always willing to help.
How do you get five banjos in tune?
Burn four!
Chesapeake - Posted - 12/24/2008: 08:49:04
I'm lucky enough to live near enough to forum member Ira Gitlin, National Bluegrass Champion (among many other honors), member of the Hard Travelers, and an authority on bluegrass, to take lessons from him - when he's not helping me straighten out my guitar chops.
hevyD - Posted - 12/25/2008: 20:44:08
Charles Wood
second is: lick of the week guy
Hold on, my fingers stuttered!
banjoplayer383 - Posted - 12/26/2008: 09:20:04
I would have to say Mark Poe. He is really helpful and has a lot of patience. He has helped me a lot in the last couple of years.
Nathan Treadway
Chris Cooper - Posted - 12/26/2008: 12:04:55
John Lawless, and Acutab!!!! Without doubt provided me with the biggest breakthrough of 2008. Plus Alan Pearce who has been showing me licks since day one, I would esspecially nominate as my best teacher of 2008!!!!
Oalbrets - Posted - 12/31/2008: 07:56:00
Jack Tuttle get my vote
Poverty Ridge Bluegrass
lpm50 - Posted - 01/11/2009: 18:09:54
If you are in the Northeast, Bob Altschuler is a great teacher. Although he has a busy schedule with work, lessons, writing banjo articles, practicing and playing gigs with a fabulous bluegrass band (Dyer Switch Band), and hosting jams, he always takes the time to assist his students with whatever they need. His knowledge, experience, lesson plans, patience and fun personality combine to make him an excellent teacher. I am thrilled to have found him.
dinla - Posted - 01/13/2009: 16:51:03
My vote goes to Pete Wernick. The bluegrass DVD's he has are the best. They take your playing to a new level & all your questions get answered . 
washburnb14 - Posted - 01/13/2009: 17:24:26
I would nominate my Banjo teacher named Mark(I will keep his last name a secret)This guy is talented be on your wildest imagination.So if your ever in Culpeper Virginia go to the music store and ask for a Banjo teacher by the name of Mark and they will give you the resT. If he can teach me how to pick he can teach anyone! Last name held out of respect.
kingre - Posted - 01/13/2009: 19:19:33
Sorry guys....I've got the best teacher - Craig Smith!
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2finger3finger - Posted - 01/14/2009: 15:52:12
Bob Altschuler, without a doubt. He is a creative, encouraging one-on-one teacher, and I saw him teach a group class with a very large range of ability among the students, and keep them all active and interested. His published work is clear and concise, you should look him up if you live within 50 miles of Albany.
www.banjosessions.com/dec08/Altschuler.html
Almost forgot, he is a superb player and band leader: www.dyerswitch.com
tct1w - Posted - 01/15/2009: 10:58:08
Matt Denny gets my vote. He's my teacher. He is a great picker and can put up with me. As my wife says I enough to make a preacher cuss. CU Dave
dschuck - Posted - 01/15/2009: 11:07:06
quote:
Originally posted by sundance
Well....keeping within the IBMA spirit....
Shouldnt it be categorized into "Female Banjo Teacher of the Year"
and "Male Banjo Teacher of the Year" ?
Well in that case then, It would have to be Sue Clark, who in the beginning made me lay down the banjo  and clap and count and whistle  all in the name of good timing.  we all got full of stickers from the cactus that did grow
brianszuch - Posted - 01/20/2009: 20:11:09
I"ll cast my vote (s) for Alan Munde and Allen Shelton
If you pick it, it will never heal
bluebomb78 - Posted - 01/21/2009: 05:26:56
It's gotta be Brian Ehlers. He's always willing to go the extra mile, is a super nice guy, and sets up jams and bands with his students. All for the love of music. He comes highly recommended from me.
ac5aa - Posted - 01/21/2009: 07:20:33
Though I've had many influences, Eddie Collins is definitely my choice. Easy choice because he's my teacher, and in just over a year of lessons he has really brought me a long ways. I still have a long ways to go, but with the solid basics he provides, it makes the trip a lot easier. Thanks, Eddie!
Whoops! I just noticed I had already replied last October to this thread. Well, I'm happy enough with Eddie's teaching that I guess I'll leave this 2nd post here where I said it better.
Duane C.
Sullivan Greenbrier, Gibson RB-250
Edited by - ac5aa on 01/21/2009 07:23:11
oldwood - Posted - 01/21/2009: 08:22:38
Gotta be Earl.....courtesy of "Foggy Mountain Banjo" slowed down to 16 rpm on a 1959 Zenith mono record player, with a tonearm that weighed 1/2 lb. (including the tape-on pennies).
myork1 - Posted - 07/09/2009: 07:39:34
Lotta Great people/places/teachers to learn from. Not many excuses anymore if someone really wants to get better on the banjo. I really appreciate what John Boulding does with his LOTW series. It's been great for me. Thanks John! And thanks BHO for bringing us all together.
:)
Michael
Have a Great "Banjo Day!"
BanjoDay@gmail.com
Michael York
tombrien - Posted - 07/09/2009: 09:30:56
I have learned much from three people here on the HO. Chris Quinn, John Boulding, and last but certainly not least, David Cavage from Music Moose. org.
Thank GOD my wife loves bluegrass,
Tom Brien
Cool Hand Andy - Posted - 07/09/2009: 12:07:47
Hey Tam,
The two people (special concession becase one is USA, one is UK) I would like to vote for are Alan Munde and Stu Williams.
I met Alan on one of Ross' cruises and although I cannot remember the licks and runs he showed us, I do remember him constantly saying "There's rich mining here, there's rich mining there" . So, sometimes when I play, I go mining and see what I can find.
I met Stu at the amazing Sore Fingers Summer School and he set me on the right path and showed me the riches constructive practice can bring. He also answered my music theory questions!!!
Thank-you Alan and Stu, you get my vote.
"If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
Or walk with kings- nor loose the common touch"
white pointer - Posted - 07/09/2009: 15:52:34
I vote for all the pickers on the hangout who pick and teach in the chat room and give endless help and advice.
androo - Posted - 07/09/2009: 17:06:56
The discriminating banjo players here in New Brunswick, Canada prefer Ian Perry. Ian has taught me so much that I could never repay him. He also writes for the Banjo Newsletter and transcribes music to tab for some heavy hitters in the banjo biz.
Andrew Conde
Banjo Monkey
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