Intermediate Banjo - Waitlist
In this intermediate banjo course, we'll move beyond the basic fundamentals of banjo technique to approach a self-guided learning method. As advancing banjo players we'll look at what it takes to study our favorite styles and players by developing essential music and banjo skills, such as:
-Efficient Practice Habits and Routines
-Studying the Masters (copying the greats, and beyond!)
-Fretboard Knowledge/Music Theory
-Ear Training/Playing By Ear
-Backup styles (and when to use them)
We'll look at all of these topics through the lens of classic Scruggs style, melodic, and single string material, with a focus on common jam songs and tunes. By the end of the course students will have learned plenty of new useful material to play with, but more importantly students will also have the tools to continue their development as an active learner!
Eli Gilbert
Eli Gilbert is one of the most watched and supported banjo instructors online today. His videos have been viewed on YouTube millions of times with over 50,000 subscribers. In addition to his online educational resources, Eli has taught at numerous bluegrass and banjo camps, including Banjo Summit, Augusta Bluegrass Week, Banjo Camp North, and Ashokan Bluegrass Camps.
As a performer Eli has toured throughout the United States and Canada with artists such as Dale Ann Bradley, Alan Bibey, Chris Jones, Rick Faris, and now as a member of Missy Raines and Allegheny. Eli is an alumni of the Jazz Studies program of the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University as well as the Bluegrass and Country Music Program at East Tennessee State University.
