One Year for Emily

Last year, Emily was playing mandolin in one of our instructional groups here at The Bluegrass Shack. Another banjo student overheard her mention how much she wanted to learn banjo. This banjo student had several banjos and was willing to give her one so she could learn. This week marks the one year anniversary that Emily started playing banjo. She is one of the fastest learning students I have ever had. This is Emily playing Clinch Mountain Backstep.

Yard Sale, Auction & Music/DVD Sale on Saturday!

We are having a yard sale here on Saturday. Not a lot of music stuff in particular, but stuff from our house and a few of our friend's houses.

The business next door went out of business early this year, and the bank is auctioning off all the inventory. It was a landscaping business, so there will be some pallets of landscaping bricks & blocks, gravel, tools and I really don't know what all. Come on out and take advantage of the day!

We will also be having a sale (in the store) on all of our music books and DVDs. Take 15% off if you buy any in-stock item on Saturday. Christmas books are 20% off.

Jess Plays Cripple Creek on Banjo

Here is yet another adult banjo student that I am sure proud of. This is Jess, and he is playing Cripple Creek in this video clip. Jess does a real good job with his techniques (slide, pull-off, hammer-on).

Banjo Isn't Just for 10-year Olds!

This video features Verlan playing Shuckin' the Corn on banjo. Verlan has been taking lessons with me for about 3 years now, and he regularly attends any jam session that he can. I am very proud of Verlan for making this video with me, and I hope he inspires many more people who want to learn banjo to just DO IT!

10-Year Old Nikki Plays Jerusalem Ridge on Banjo

I did quite a bit of recording yesterday, and this first video is of Nikki playing Jerusalem Ridge on banjo. This is her newest song and we've been working on it for about 3-4 weeks now. Good job, Nikki!

Christmas Music 20% Off

Just wanted to let everyone know that all of our Christmas music books are 20% off. That includes everything we have from Mel Bay and Hal Leonard. It's getting close to Christmas, so now is a good time to start learning everything you want to know for the holidays!

Carie Playing Cold Frosty Morn

I'm proud to feature Carie on Cold Frosty Morn. The high part of this song is especially difficult, and she just glides right through it! Carie is a student at The Bluegrass Shack and has been playing about 4 years.