Learn from Great Banjo Teachers

Joshua didn't discover his destiny as a banjo player until later in life, but once he did, he set out to fulfill this destiny with a seemingly endless well of energy and enthusiasm. As a lifelong self-taught musician, Joshua has played in a wide variety of contexts.

Joey Tomaska is a professional musician and educator of over 8 years. Graduating from Loyola University Chicago with a bachelor's degree in Music, he was section leader for his main collegiate choir and was in two a cappella groups.

Hello there! I am a lifelong musician with a passion for both music and teaching. In my 20+ years of experience as a music instructor, I have guided many students of all ages along their journey to achieve their musical goals. I am patient, have a good sense of humor, and methodical in my way of teaching.

Dom Hallberg is an experienced multi-instrumentalist living and working in Vancouver, British Columbia. Her musical journey started with violin and piano, then moved to guitar with an emphasis in jazz. Dom attended and graduated from the Jazz Studies Diploma program at Capilano University in 2018.

Hi, my name is Andy. I've been teaching music professionally for the past 15 years. In that time, I've worked with students of almost every conceivable age and ability level on a wide variety of instruments (ukulele, guitar, bass guitar, banjo, harmonica, piano) and am here to help make your musical dreams come true.

Hi there! I’m Michael Lanier, and I love teaching music! I'm a lifelong musician of multiple instruments, and I've been teaching since 2014. I hold a bachelor's degree in music, and a master's degree in music education. I teach a variety of instruments, both common and obscure, across a diverse array of styles and genres.

Susan Pepper teaches ballad and folk song workshops, banjo, mountain dulcimer and guitar at regional and national venues including Youth Traditional Song Weekend, The John C. Campbell Folk School and the Virtual Banjo and Fiddle Frolic. She has performed ballads at the Library of Congress and is included in the Traditional Artists Directory of the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area.