Learn the Five String Banjo

Online classes have never been easier. Learn to play from the comfort of your own home with a professional teacher

One-to-One Classes

Lessons are suitable for all ages and abilities and are given by video call. You will get material to take away after the lesson for you to practise and I will help you develop a structured routine for rapid improvement. Book a one-off class, as well as two or four classes per month depending on your availability.

Why not book a completely free, no obligation video call and discover how fun learning the banjo online is!

MEET YOUR MENTOR

Sam Garrard

“I believe that anyone can learn music if the process is made enjoyable and taught in small steps. There is no such thing as being naturally musical, it’s just familiarity and practise, practise, practise.”

Banjo lessons are open to all ages and abilities – whether you’re a seasoned professional or you’ve never picked up an instrument in your life I can help!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Everyone's progress is different and will depend entirely on how much you practise!

  • Anyone, at any age, can learn!! It's never too late! I have taught students from age 4 to (I'm guessing) in their 80s!

  • Absolutely not! No prior experience with reading or playing music is neccessary to learn and some of the quickest progress is made by students who have had no past experience of playing music.

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

  • "Sam is fantastic. Very patient and makes every lesson fun with loads of takeaways. Really adapts his teaching skills to the student and gets you up to a level where you can enjoy playing very quickly."

    Chris T.

  • "Sam is a great banjo teacher but he doesn't just teach you how to play the banjo. I've learnt a lot about music in general and I've realised that Sam's aim is not to allow me to sit on the end of my bed and play tunes to myself but to give me the ability to make music with other musicians playing other instruments. This has opened up a horizon that I never really considered and that I now wish to achieve - and will, but not without his help."

    Steve C.

  • "Sam is a really great banjo teacher. His lessons are informal and great fun but he also has a really professional approach. The lessons are paced at your level but will stretch you just a bit so you are always learning. He teaches you really enjoyable bluegrass and clawhammer and also chords. I have been going to lessons with him for eighteen months and learned from scratch. I have come much further than I ever thought I would and still absolutely love it. If you are looking for a guitar or banjo teacher, you need look no further...he's your man"

    Penny B.

  • “Sam's teaching style is relaxed and lessons feel as though they are built around the student. The lessons are focused and Sam allows me to set the pace. Always leave having gained new understanding and with something to practice. Sam is happy to answer any questions I have and will flex the lesson to give an example to play through and understand the concepts. I would recommend Sam to anyone..”

    John R.

STILL DECIDING?

Book a FREE Thirty Minute Lesson with Sam!

Give the Gift of Music!

Purchase a Gift Certificate for a single session or a course of classes.

Classes are a great gift for any aspiring musician and can be booked in advance. Choose from single classes or courses of regular classes.

“I have come much further than I ever thought I would…”

Penny B - Student