J.C. from Nebraska writes: Pete… I am very interested in your jam camps which are geared toward those with no experience with jamming. That is what I would like to learn to do.… Read More
October 28 in Berkeley, California, Hot Rize will kick off its first tour in 12 years. The group’s full-time run was January, 1978–April, 1990. After disbanding, we’d reunite for a handful of gigs each year. … Read More
Zeek writes to the Forum on DrBanjo.com: In ads for your camps I’ve seen mention of segments of your teaching dealing with the “pro sound.” I’m very interested in this.… Read More
Two pickers writing last week to the Forum on DrBanjo.com asked me to share “secrets”. Well OK, but then they won’t be secrets any more!… Read More
This month’s column jumps headlong into some issues where I will rail against “common wisdom”.… Read More
Lenny asks: How do you define good tone? What are some things to look out for that detract from good tone and what are some specifics that promote good tone?… Read More
Bill writes: Hey! I’m 53 with a family and work 6 days a week. I’ve been playing for 2 years but gotten to the point where I don’t feel like I’m using the little time I have for productive practicing. Could you suggest what I should be doing! … Read More
This summer presents me some good challenges. Between late April and mid-July, I will have been on stage performing no less than ten different repertoires:… Read More
I’d like to share with you the method I have used for years to iron out problems in my playing, in the shortest possible time. The “loop” I refer to means taking a short segment of a piece and playing it repeatedly in rhythm without stopping.
The “loop” I refer to means taking a short segment of a piece and playing it repeatedly in rhythm without stopping. Using this method will help you tackle many different kinds of challenges.… Read More