Learn from Great Clawhammer Banjo Teachers

Banjo player and multi-instrumentalist Michelle Younger bridges the gap between Appalachian Old-Time and contemporary folk music. Her sound is founded on tradition, a technical approach, and a new sensibility. Whether traveling in the internationally renowned folk trio Harpeth Rising or performing solo, Michelle brings the authenticity of traditional banjo into new and unexpected…

Polly Bolton first picked up the mandolin as a child and has been touring internationally in various line ups on mandolin, Irish bouzouki, 5-string banjo and vocals since her teens. Polly is endorsed by Eastman™ and plays an MD815-SB. “A virtuoso exponent of mandolin, banjo and Irish bouzouki.

[5.0 rating over 11 reviews from another lesson platform] I'm a professional performing musician who plays and teaches fiddle, clawhammer banjo, and hammered dulcimer. I've played music since age 7, led musicians' workshops and camps since 1998, and have taught private lessons for 12 years. My teaching is focused on helping adult musicians improve and enjoy their playing.

Leanna Fugate has been in the performing arts since age three and teaching music for over twenty years. Her musical career has displayed no fear of versatility with such diverse interests as a season in the ASO Chorus under the direction of Robert Shaw, touring Scotland with the Chicago-based Whiskey Hollow Band, co-founding the Americana ensemble Georgia Fireflies, and keeping…

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 2013. 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.

"Wanamaker Lewis has to be the best banjo picker to come out of Philadelphia in ages. His guitar work is always top-notch and the extreme talent and musical excitement he displays on stage is legendary. No doubt about it---Wanamaker Lewis is a master player and vibrant band leader from swing to blues to high-powered bluegrass!" -Gene Shay, WXPN, Folk Alley, Sirius XM Satellite…

Ryan is a musician from Logan Square who plays a plethora of different instruments. He specializes in guitar, banjo, mandolin and ukulele, but also dabbles in accordion, piano, drums, harmonica and several others. Learning to play instruments is one of the true pleasures in his life and he hopes he can make it one of yours, too. As a teacher Ryan's goals are fairly simple.

Asher is a multi-instrumentalist, teacher, and composer who specializes in plucked string instruments including guitar, bass guitar, double bass, banjo, and ukulele. He aims to blend popular, folk, and historical styles as they relate to these instruments.

From Warren, Rhode Island, award-winning musician, vocalist, writer, public radio commentator, and dancer, Aubrey Atwater presents captivating programs of folk music, dance, and spoken word. Aubrey is in great demand for performances and classes and has performed throughout the United States as well as England, Ireland, and Canada.

Hi folks! My name is Baron Collins-Hill and I run MandoLessons. If you are looking for private lessons with me, take a look to see if there are any open slots! I've been running MandoLessons, a website and youtube channel where I teach people to play the mandolin, for over 13 years. I've been playing the mandolin for over two decades and am a full time professional musician.