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I have been a full-time music teacher for over 35 years now and this is my main focus so you can expect a competent, well prepared, structured lessons aimed at your needs and level. I am usually available 52 weeks of the year so you also get an uninterrupted schedule. Besides teaching the other part of my music career is songwriting and production which I also have a long track record of. Over 80 tracks are my SoundCloud but that’s about 20% of my output. So besides the technical niceties of guitar, I have a good understanding of form structure and lyrics and also the recording process. I play a number of instruments including banjo, ukulele, bass, lap steel, mandolin, mandola, harmonica and keyboard. I have performed in a large number of local bands in the 90s in Coventry and Birmingham but this is historical and I am not active in the live music scene at the moment. I have also been a journalist for a street worm a local music journal. Music Qualifications & Achievements: Highest qualification MA uni Warwick
John Spoulos,I have been teaching for five decades.I have had three rock stars and two Grammy nominees as,well as numerous performers,college scholarships for students.We teach all of the,styles,but more importantly, I wrap the lessons around,what students want to learn.You puck the genre and songs,we then go to work enabling you to achieve your musical goals.The lessons,are thirty minute,once a week sessions geared toward your goals and,ability to achieve them.We can do in studio,or, online.Most students are within a,several month framework to achieve.My technique gets you to where you wish to be. While I cannot guarantee you will be a star,I can guarantee that you will achieve your goals.Visit the website,Raritanbaymusicschool.com to hear our performing lesson students.
I am a musician and educator who has been teaching music for well over 8 years. While I specialise in the guitar, I have also taught music theory, bass guitar, mandolin, banjo and ukulele all up to a high level, often working with students towards graded exams with ARBSM, Trinity and Rockschool. Personally, I have a bachelor’s degree in music and am currently studying towards a master’s in music at The Guildhall School of Music and Drama. In addition, I have also have Grade 8’s in the electric guitar and music theory (I am also now learning the flute but this is a much slower process). I also have classroom teaching experience and have taught music to every year group from Reception to Year 13 (including teaching music GCSE and A Level). This has given a huge amount of experience adapting to individual needs and learning styles and allowed to practise towards becoming the best teacher I can! As a performer, I specialise in jazz however I have worked as a session player for many years, performing a huge variety of styles from folk to metal and classical to hip-hop. In fact one of the reasons I love teaching is that I am constantly being exposed to new music and I thoroughly enjoy helping students learn to play the music they love to listen to.
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Whether you want to learn traditional clawhammer, bluegrass picking or modern adaptations, banjo lessons help you develop right-hand technique, rolls and repertoire. Find teachers who tailor lessons to your musical goals.
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Banjo lessons: what to expect
Banjo lessons near you
Search for local banjo teachers for in-person pickup or choose online lessons to access specialists in traditional and modern styles.
Who banjo lessons are for
Beginners to advanced players who want to develop rhythmic technique, repertoire and ensemble skills.
What you’ll learn in banjo lessons
Right-hand rolls, left-hand fretting, tune learning and stylistic phrasing for your chosen tradition.
Online vs in-person banjo lessons
Online lessons work well for learning rolls and repertoire; in-person lessons help with setup and tone.
A simple learning path for banjo
A good teacher will tailor lessons to your goals — but here’s what progress often looks like.
Learn tuning, roll patterns, simple chords and posture to build rhythmic confidence.
Develop more complex rolls, left-hand changes and learn complete tunes across styles.
Refine tone, timing and prepare for ensemble playing or performances.
Getting started: what you need
Keep it simple at first — your teacher can help you choose the right setup.
- A well-set-up 5-string or 4-string banjo appropriate to your chosen style.
- A metronome and recordings of target tunes to learn phrasing and timing.
- Regular short practice sessions focused on roll accuracy and timing.
Styles & goals your teacher can support
Choose a direction — lessons can be tailored around what you actually want to play.
Old-time repertoire, rolls and rhythmic drive.
Flatpicking-style rolls, drive and ensemble playing.
Song accompaniment, hybrid techniques and modern arrangements.
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Trust & safety
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FAQs about banjo lessons
Yes — many students progress rapidly online with clear video instruction and practice materials.
No — banjo technique is specific, and teachers will guide beginners from first principles.
A 5-string banjo is versatile for both clawhammer and bluegrass styles; consult a teacher for recommendations.