Posted by erinmeola on Friday, October 26, 2007
I have been bitten by the banjo bug! I have no idea what happend... one minute I was listening to punk rock same as always, and the next minute I couldn't get enough of the old time banjo.
I have purchased (somewhat impulsively) a Deering Goodtime, and hooked up with a clawhammer teacher in the area. I am still **terrible** but I cannot wait until I can knock out some tunes. At least I am at the point where I don't give myself a headache everytime I practice anymore. Boy am i glad that stage is over.
I can't imagine that anyone is really interested, but I will try and keep posting with updates of my progress.
Oh and I have to say... it is not just the banjo that I fell in love with, but the banjo community too.
clawfootcurt Says:
Friday, October 26, 2007 @5:30:26 PM
We're watching you!! Just kidding. Isn't life funny though?
PaulKirby Says:
Friday, October 26, 2007 @5:33:10 PM
Hey! Congratulations!
Joanchek Says:
Friday, October 26, 2007 @6:01:06 PM
Erin, this banjo-thing is a great journey and you'll have a great time. I grew up in the DC area--face NoVa and wave for me.
Ks_5-picker Says:
Friday, October 26, 2007 @6:17:29 PM
The banjo is SO much fun.....You'll love it. What's that guy beside you think of the whole situation? ;))
DandyRandy Says:
Friday, October 26, 2007 @7:05:51 PM
I know how you feel. I rarely listen to the stuff I've listened to for 36 years. Keep thinking it's a phase, but I don't know. Can't get enoug of that hard drivin' sound. Love clawhammer too, but can't afford the time to learn it as well. The tunes will come sooner than you think.
DandyRandy Says:
Friday, October 26, 2007 @7:06:05 PM
I know how you feel. I rarely listen to the stuff I've listened to for 36 years. Keep thinking it's a phase, but I don't know. Can't get enoug of that hard drivin' sound. Love clawhammer too, but can't afford the time to learn it as well. The tunes will come sooner than you think.
quikcarl Says:
Friday, October 26, 2007 @7:07:07 PM
We are always interested in a fellow, or fem, banjo picker and the progress you are making. Keep on pickin, :)
Jaminbanjo Says:
Friday, October 26, 2007 @9:19:19 PM
Keep pickin!
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