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…

[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 almost 15 years. My teaching is focused on helping adult musicians improve and enjoy their playing.

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.

I am a Cambridge university educated tutor, and I have been teaching music privately in the UK for around 20 years, with students of all ages and abilities. I am currently based in SW England, and teach banjo (clawhammer), guitar and bass guitar, and have played all of those instruments at a professional level, in the studio and live.

I absolutely love teaching music! After over 20 years of teaching, performing, writing, and recording in all styles/genres, it continues to be a great adventure. It is a joy to pass this on to others...especially seeing my students that never touched the instrument going on to be very proficient players.

Walker Teret is a multi-instrumentalist and producer from Baltimore, MD. He has appeared on stage in 21 countries alongside an impressive list of artists including The Gene Clark No Other Band (with members of Beach House, Fleet Foxes, The Walkmen, and Wye Oak), Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, MATMOS, Lower Dens, Cass McCombs, Scarlett Johansson, Zane Campbell, and many more.

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.

"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…

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.

Rachel Leader (she/her) is violin/fiddle and clawhammer banjo teacher and performing artist based in Western Massachusetts. Initially trained in classical violin through the Suzuki method, Rachel has expanded her expertise to traditional genres including folk, old-time, country, Cajun, bluegrass, klezmer, Greek, and Balkan music.