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Ross Nickerson has launched a new series of workshops focusing on playing by ear, jamming with others, learning more about using chords, basic improvising, and getting away from tablature. Ross specializes in breaking down the many common obstacles unique to learning 5-string bluegrass banjo into simple practical terms.

Other topics covered include exercises and drills, picking, timing, memorizing, improvising, jamming skills, and backup! This workshop will be ideal for intermediate students who need to raise their skill level and get more direction. Beginners can come and take notes and should come away from the workshop inspired with a much clearer understanding of what needs to be done.

......This man is not only a fantastic banjoist, but a class act teacher!! I had second thoughts about going, as I have only been at banjo a little over 4 months. I got my moneys worth..In spades! I will surely make another one!

Ross spent the time to find out what we, as a group would benefit most from, and spent a good part of the evening discussing techniques, chord exercises and practice techniques to improve playing backup.

Ross will find ways to challenge more advanced players and make sure they come away with some new understanding, licks and tips. Space is limited, please register early to reserve your spot!

...Hello Ross, I just wanted to say thanks for the workshop you held in Atlanta. It was exactly what I needed and I think everyone else there felt the same way. The way you were able to tailor the workshop to fit everyone's needs was very impressive.

With all the tips, that was fantastic, but what impressed me most is his absolute dedication to everyone at the workshop getting what they want from it. He'll ask everybody what they want, make a list, and then keep re-checking the list to make sure EVERYBODY is satisfied and happy.

....I have been to other online instructional sites and various clinics and I am 100% convinced that your site and your personal instruction are the best out there.  I would most strongly encourage anyone interested in playing (or in advancing their skill on) the banjo to take advantage of the multiple tools available through your web site and/or to attend one of your clinics.  Nothing comes close to the “return on the dollar” they will get from your various teaching methods. Many thanks again for all that you have done to help get more enjoyment from the banjo. Bob Cameron

Mr Ross Nickerson, Thank you for having your banjo workshop here in the valley. I enjoyed playing, learning, and watching and listening to you play. Your demonstrations were excellent and I got a lot of valuable information from your instructions. Thank you again so much for all your work and efforts and for the e-mail of notes. Respectively Nina Watson

......I learned more from you at your clinic than I did at the two other clinics I’ve attended combined! That you are the best instructor around was reinforced after meeting you in person

.....Wow! What a great time I had and hearing you play was truly an unforgettable experience. I taught Banjo for 15 years in Charlotte, NC (from 1975 to 1990) You are both a fantastic player and a wonderful teacher. I look forward to your next seesion in our area and will look for you in April at the Smokey Mountain Banjo Workshop if I can get there. Take care.........Don Bruton

I took one of his workshops some months ago in Phoenix. First time I ever met him. Wow. I would consider myself an intermediate player, and he gave more than my moneysworth.

With all the tips, that was fantastic, but what impressed me most is his absolute dedication to everyone at the workshop getting what they want from it. He'll ask everybody what they want, make a list, and then keep re-checking the list to make sure EVERYBODY is satisfied and happy.

My experience is, he'll make dead-on recommendations about how to keep getting better. I wanted to buy the CD, Blazing the West, with the tab book. He recommended I get the Banjo Encyclopedia instead. I was pretty stubborn, said I was on a budget and that I'd prefer the CD instead. He said, "OK, then here, take the Banjo Encyclopedia, and just pay me when you can." A few weeks later, after really looking over the Encyclopedia, I quickly realized he was right in his recommendation for me. I felt he really had my best--banjo playing--interests at heart. And, man, he's a superpicker, to boot. Mike Blackstone Phoenix, Arizona

.....10 of us were there, and Ross was terrific. He played some good tunes for us, and even though the workshop was scheduled for 6:30 - 8:30, he went until 10:00pm, and then played more songs for us and spent some one on one time evaluating technique, etc.
Workshop Reviews

Ross Nickerson holds learning to play banjo workshops around the US, Canada, Europe and Australia

Bela Fleck, Ross Nickerson, Tony Trischka at the 4th annual Johnny Keenan Banjo Festival

Testimonial from Joe Bonsall of the Oak Ridge Boys. "The main thing I learned is that I have so much more to learn!! It was a great time really. A four hour banjo class and a jam afterwards. Ross Nickerson is incredible! One of the worlds best. I plan to hook up with him for some private lessons while in Tuscon later on this year. More testimonials on past workshops

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