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TRANSFORM YOUR BANJO LIFE with Innovative Methods, clear Instructional Videos, and Regularly-updated Lessons, Play Along Technology and Coaching Sessions.

Combining the guidance of an expert instructor and the support of a committed community is hands down the most effective way to boost your banjo skills.

Build more musical CONFIDENCE and achieve more RAPID and lasting SATISFACTION from your efforts.

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Included with your membership is a clear and simple video course that'll take you from "ZERO to BANJO", teaching you the clawhammer style in three simple steps so you can jam along with your first song in a matter of days.

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Take your banjo skills, know-how and understanding to a new level with Play Better Banjo's selection of ever-growing lessons & courses.

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Here What Others Have to Say About the Better Banjo Way...

"I just wanted to thank you for your lessons. They are amazing and provide so much detail!"

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"Thanks for helping mold me into the banjo player I hoped I would become! I am really enjoying the journey!"

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Meet Your New Banjo Guide

Ryan Spearman is a professional folk musician, singer/songwriter, educator, radio DJ and music promoter living in St. Louis, MO.

For six years he was an instructor at Folk School STL, where he now serves as Curriculum Consultant/Special Projects Manager.

He has taught classes covering several traditional musical subjects including: clawhammer banjo, old time & bluegrass fiddle, country blues guitar, jug band, improvisation, music theory, & folk ensemble performance.

He was the co-founder of The Green Strum Project and The St. Louis Folk & Roots Festival and a co-producer of the Interactive Jug Band Exhibit at the National Blues Museum in Saint Louis, Missouri.

When not teaching online or in his private lesson studio, Spearman stays busy performing, recording, presenting workshops and touring the United States and Europe.

If you want to know more about Ryan, his music, and his myriad endeavors, you can visit his personal website or just send him a message:

Ryan @PlayBetterBanjo.com.

Prompt & Helpful Answers to Your Burning Banjo Questions!

"Thanks. Your responsiveness to my questions, suggestions and requests has been nothing short of stellar!"

Chris P. (Albequerque, NM)

Now is the Time to Become a Better Banjo Player!

I enjoyed the Perfect Practice Course. Your course helped me get organized and work towards what I really wanted to accomplish.

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Membership Has Its Privileges

Better Banjo Members get TOTAL ACCESS to EVERY lesson & course PLUS occasional LIVE banjo coaching sessions.

You'll also gain immediate access to play-along videos, audio tracks, our own private banjo community forum & prioritized customer service!

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Carefully Crafted Lessons & Instructional Materials...

"Thanks for the lesson, it's really comprehensive. The jam tracks are fantastic and are helping sort my timing out. Much appreciated!"

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