Best Ways to Start Learning Banjo by Pete Wernick. This article was written for teachers but is strongly recommended to anyone at the early stages or beginning of learning banjo. Banjo teachers, lend me your ears! Are we doing all we can for our students? read more
A hard fact: Most people who try to learn bluegrass-style banjo give up at some point, whether after a few months or a few years. I feel this would happen far less if teachers and instructional materials would help students, from the first lesson, to play simple music with others. read more
There really isn't one specific best way to learn the banjo. I think multiple ways are the best. YouTube videos- I've found a lot of channels on YouTube to be helpful with learning banjo. A lot of free lessons that are very informative. Patrick Costello is a favourite of mine. Books- There a numerous amounts of books about learning to play banjo. read more