Darren Eedens
Lesson Feesfrom $28.00 / 30 Minutes
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About
Darren Eedens, originally from Canada now calling Cardiff Wales home, has been a passionate touring performer, producer, songwriter and teacher for over a decade after embarking on his first tour in 2009. Having started teaching his first lessons 20 years ago. Since that time he as performed all over Europe, Scandinavia, North America and South Korea.
Americana and bluegrass is his lifelong love. Having been given a banjo by his Grandmother when he was a teenager, nobody knew then there would be no looking back. He began by teaching himself, and learning by listening to the greats, going to create his own bands and perform/ record with many others. Always striving to gain and share information about the instrument, technique and playing, Darren can help with any questions and has given workshops at festivals.
He graduated from Fanshawe College in London Ontario with a degree in Music Industry Arts.
He performs with his own solo band Slim Pickin’s, his bluegrass band Taff Rapids Stringband and his banjo and fiddle duo Grubb & Eedens, and hosts Cardiffs only regular bluegrass concert.
With a home studio set up, including a high definition Camera, lessons can happen with ease from all over the world. He has had students in Europe, America and even has far as India!
Whether you’ve never held the instrument or are trying to get to that next level, reach out and learn from someone who has dedicated their life to the instrument.
Specialising in Bluegrass styles including, Single String, Melodic, Scruggs, and Clawhammer.
I like to keep lessons fun and laid back, while achieving your goals. I can help you start you journey, and get an understanding for a new skill - or grow and take your learning to the next level. I cater every lesson to the individual, and am happy to help you with any songs or tracks you might like to work toward. I take each song and skill that we work on and build it into the next thing we work on so we are taking the techniques and putting them in real practice, and giving you lots to help you grow!
Graduate of Music Industry Arts at Fanshawe College in London Ontario, Canada
No matter your age or ability level my goal is to help you on your musical journey, teaching the fundamentals and correct technique to avoid bad habits down the line. Teaching how to play out of other positions, scales/chord shapes, and more! I am passionate about the banjo, I live and breathe for the instrument. So it would be my pleasure to help you, at any level, with your playing in the Scruggs, Melodic, Single String, Clawhammer styles. I cater every lesson to the individual student, and can help you reach your playing goals. I have a lot of fun teaching, and really enjoy seeing people progress!