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Rocky Hock - Posted - 12/28/2023:  11:53:13


Hi everyone, I live in Edenton N.C. I have been trying to find a teacher or mentor for a while now ,with no luck. If anyone knows anyone that might be available, please let me know. Thanks.

Owen - Posted - 12/28/2023:  12:10:34


... aren't you in the  "not enough room to swing a dead cat..." part of the country?


Edited by - Owen on 12/28/2023 12:11:55

FenderFred - Posted - 12/28/2023:  12:17:07


quote:

Originally posted by Rocky Hock

Hi everyone, I live in Edenton N.C. I have been trying to find a teacher or mentor for a while now ,with no luck. If anyone knows anyone that might be available, please let me know. Thanks.






Here is a list of teachers from NC 



banjohangout.org/teachers/sear...it=Search



If you can't find someone on this list check out the video below.



 

stanleytone - Posted - 12/28/2023:  14:14:21


Hey i live in chesapeake va. Not too far from you.

From Greylock to Bean Blossom - Posted - 12/28/2023:  15:51:37


email John Boulding. He is in Mt Airy and knows banjo and the stated.



Name: John Boulding

Style: Scruggs, Melodic, Single String (beginner to advance)

Email: Jbbanjo@hotmail.com

URL: theshadygroveband.com

Phone: 336-789-8370



ken


Edited by - From Greylock to Bean Blossom on 12/28/2023 15:52:59

Ira Gitlin - Posted - 12/29/2023:  07:40:49


If you're willing to work remotely, feel free to contact me. I'm in the Washington, DC, area.

iragitlin.com

From Greylock to Bean Blossom - Posted - 12/29/2023:  07:46:47


quote:

Originally posted by From Greylock to Bean Blossom

email John Boulding. He is in Mt Airy and knows banjo and the stated.



Name: John Boulding

Style: Scruggs, Melodic, Single String (beginner to advance)

Email: Jbbanjo@hotmail.com

URL: theshadygroveband.com

Phone: 336-789-8370



ken






excuse me, I did not mean to type "stated" but rather "state". In the hopes he could recommend someone to you.



ken

monstertone - Posted - 01/01/2024:  11:31:41


It has been said, there is a banjo picker behind every tree, in N.C. I suspect that's what Owen was trying to say.



I've only visited Western N.C, around Waynesville/ Maggie Valley area. I assure you, though, there is no shortage of competent Scruggs style banjo pickers in that part of the country. Teacher/mentor(s) are another thing.



FWIW: I kinda associate mentor more with pickin buddy. But that's just me.



Wish you well.

DickieM - Posted - 01/09/2024:  20:28:23


I searched for a 'in-person' teacher....I had trouble finding anyone within a 30 min drive or so..... Now for the past couple years, I have weekly lessons with a teacher VIA: lessonface.com/

The weekly one hour lesson is via ZOOM.... the only limitation is with the second or so delay, its difficult for us to 'play in sync' or for me to say play something with the teachers metrodome going on his end..... BUT having said that I love my teacher... He is also a Wernick Method teacher, so I am learning how to play in a group jam setting. Yes, in the those 30 some months since taking these lessons I've learned about 6-7 songs... but I dont look at that as that important. I believe that being taught how to play chords over 16 note rolls as well as actually singing AND playing will, in the long run, will benefit me far more than simply boasting, 'hey I know 50 songs'... I'd say my goal is to be able to be in any situation where I can 'jump in and play along with songs - even if its in a 'back up' form or 'faking breaks'....

monstertone - Posted - 01/11/2024:  12:49:59


quote:

Originally posted by DickieM

I searched for a 'in-person' teacher....I had trouble finding anyone within a 30 min drive or so..... Now for the past couple years, I have weekly lessons with a teacher VIA: lessonface.com/



The weekly one hour lesson is via ZOOM.... the only limitation is with the second or so delay, its difficult for us to 'play in sync' or for me to say play something with the teachers metrodome going on his end..... BUT having said that I love my teacher... He is also a Wernick Method teacher, so I am learning how to play in a group jam setting. Yes, in the those 30 some months since taking these lessons I've learned about 6-7 songs... but I dont look at that as that important. I believe that being taught how to play chords over 16 note rolls as well as actually singing AND playing will, in the long run, will benefit me far more than simply boasting, 'hey I know 50 songs'... I'd say my goal is to be able to be in any situation where I can 'jump in and play along with songs - even if its in a 'back up' form or 'faking breaks'....






You have correctly diagnosed the problem. Wherein lies the fault, could be any combination of several possible kinks in the system, ranging from computers, software, internet speed, yada, yada. Good luck with that. Were it me, I'd be out looking for a Jam session, or picking buddy within driving range, guitar, banjo, whatever, just someone to pick with. Sound travels at light speed when it's sittin' right in front of ya. cheeky


Edited by - monstertone on 01/11/2024 12:54:01

steve davis - Posted - 01/12/2024:  09:15:28


The best way to learn to jump in picking a tune is simply by attempting to do that at a jam or by playing with just one other person,over and over again.

It gets a little better with each exercise.



I don't believe one can develop a finished product at home.



Playing and learning is done with others' "real time" influences.


Edited by - steve davis on 01/12/2024 09:18:54

monstertone - Posted - 01/12/2024:  10:18:04


quote:

Originally posted by steve davis

The best way to learn to jump in picking a tune is simply by attempting to do that at a jam or by playing with just one other person,over and over again.

It gets a little better with each exercise.



I don't believe one can develop a finished product at home.



Playing and learning is done with others' "real time" influences.






I've been pushing that concept, trying to drag people kicking & screaming, laugh out of their closets, for decades.



Thanks, Steve.

steve davis - Posted - 01/13/2024:  14:08:10


My first years of music were simply playing along with my talented parents.
A little bit alone,but for the most part playing along with others.
They were very patient,but they kept things very simple not wanting me to get overwhelmed and maybe lose interest.

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