Get Out of the Rut

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Gary from British Columbia asks some great and typical questions:
Hi Pete, First, I want to thank you for all the encouragement you give new and developing pickers on your videos and website.… Read More

Getting Away from Strict Memorizing and Creating Your Own Solos

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Will J. writes: I have been taking banjo lesson for about a year and a half now. My instructor is a great banjo player, winning competitions at major events. My problem seems to be that he wants me to learn songs by ear. I currently have about 30 songs in my repertoire, mostly traditional Scruggs tunes. … Read More

Breaking Out of the Intermediate Rut, and Learning to Play in D

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Gary from British Columbia asks some great and typical questions: First, I would like to thank you for all the encouragement you give new and developing pickers on your videos and website. I have been picking for 6 years, in an active bluegrass band for 2 years, and practicing daily for the last 14 months. … Read More