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Category Archives: Banjos and Society
Different Kinds of Banjo Students
One of my students and I were talking just recently and I was referring to all the different kinds of students that a teacher interacts with: young and old, talented and not-so-talented, progressive and traditional, by the book and outside the … Continue reading
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Tagged Banjo Student, coaching, Favorite, Frailing, Goals, melodic, Merit, Plectrum, Scruggs, Techniques, Value
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Getting Away From It All!
Sometimes, it’s so good to take a break and get away from it all; especially away from technology! Have you ever received an email to this effect: “Hi, Sorry to be so late getting back with you; my email client … Continue reading
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Tagged Banjos, Bluegrass, Carefree, Email, Facebook, Hassles, Perceptions, Technology, Twitter, Vacation
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The Most Unusual Place I've Ever Played Banjo
I’ve not played that much for large gatherings; mostly less than 20 or so folks. On occasion, I’ve played for one or two hundred folks. But the most unusual place I’ve ever played took place years ago heading into downtown … Continue reading
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Tagged Banjo, Birmingham, Bus, Dueling Banjos, Elvis Presley
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Originality in Music
“Originality is nothing but judicious imitation. The most original writers borrowed from one another.” – Voltaire So it goes with music, too. We start out learning ‘Cripple Creek’ on the banjo, for instance, then advance to learning other songs by … Continue reading
Connecting to Your Roots
Where do you come from? I don’t mean literally where do you reside, as in your city, state or country. I mean that more nebulous quality that includes how you were raised, what ideals you value and how you relate … Continue reading
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Banjos and Stereotypes
Sometime back, I saw a commercial on TV for for a certain SUV. You must know – I rarely watch TV, so I wonder how much of this is in commercials. Seems these young guys had pushed their SUV to … Continue reading
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Banjos and Selective Memories
Those good ‘ol school days. Remember them?If you’re my age (51), then perhaps you’ll agree; those were the days! But if you’re still in school though, you may say “the good ‘ol days” is looking through rose-colored glasses. I’ll admit that … Continue reading
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Phill Gibson 