From Absolute Beginner to Confident Musician

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PLAY BETTER BANJO is your one stop destination for clawhammer information and inspiration.

 

Take advantage of the COURSES, VIDEOS, TAB, FREE LESSONS, LIVE WORKSHOPS & more!

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You're always welcome at PLAY BETTER BANJO.

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Take your time, make yourself at home and just let me know if you have any questions whatsoever:

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Ryan@PlayBetterBanjo.com

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FREE: Beginner Crash Course

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Are you an ABSOLUTE BEGINNER without a lick of musical experience?

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Or maybe you've messed around with the banjo a little bit but it just hasn't CLICKED yet?

 

This CLEAR and SIMPLE video course will take you from “zero to banjo” in three  EASY-TO-FOLLOW sessions.

 

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Are you a BEGINNER or INTERMEDIATE clawhammer banjo player that already knows the basics but is looking to learn NEW skills and NEW tunes?

 

Want to be a BETTER player with BETTER techniques, BETTER practice habits & a BETTER understanding of music theory and how it relates to your banjo?

FREE: 5 Days to Better Banjo

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WHO IS RYAN SPEARMAN?

Ryan Spearman is a professional folk musician, singer/songwriter, educator, radio DJ and music promoter living in St. Louis, MO.

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For six years he was an instructor at Folk School STL, where he now serves as Curriculum Consultant/Special Projects Manager.

 

He has taught classes covering several traditional musical subjects including: clawhammer banjo, old time & bluegrass fiddle, country blues guitar,  jug band, improvisation, music theory, & folk ensemble performance.

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He was the co-founder of The Green Strum Project and The St. Louis Folk & Roots Festival and a co-producer of the Interactive Jug Band Exhibit at the National Blues Museum.

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When not teaching online or in his private lesson studio,  Spearman stays busy performing, recording, presenting workshops and touring the United States and Europe.

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If you want to know more about Ryan, his music, and his myriad endeavors, you can visit his personal website or just send him a message:

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Ryan @PlayBetterBanjo.com.

Rachel S. (Cincinnati, OH)

I just wanted to thank you for your lessons. They are amazing and provide so much detail!"

Nic F. (Marrickville, N.S.W, Australia)

"I Live in Australia, and have struggled a bit to find a good Banjo teacher, but you're website is just the best! I feel like I've improved a million times over in less than a month, so thanks a bunch."

Chris P. (Albequerque, NM)

"Thanks. Your responsiveness to my questions, suggestions and requests has been nothing short of stellar!"

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