Author: NotahEuthymia

For many aspiring pickers, the journey into the world of bluegrass often starts with a difficult choice. On…

I still remember the first time the “bluegrass bug” bit me. It was at a local folk festival,…

I still remember the first time I held a cheap, unbranded banjo. It was a “bargain” find that…

There is something inherently soul-stirring about the bright, percussive “crack” of a well-tuned banjo. For many of us,…

As a musician and a parent, I’ve often found myself frustrated by the “musical toys” aisle. Most products…

For years, I have faced the same recurring frustration that plagues almost every banjo player who dares to…

I remember the first time I decided to take bluegrass seriously. Like many aspiring pickers, I wandered into…

There is a specific kind of frustration that comes with starting a musical journey on a substandard instrument….

If you have ever spent a three-hour rehearsal with a heavy resonator banjo slung over your shoulder, you…

For many aspiring musicians, the banjo represents a unique challenge. There is a specific “snap” and “sparkle” required…