🏆 The Complete Black Friday Bundle Includes:
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MASTER SAWMILL TUNING ($197 value)
Ready to dive deep into sawmill tuning?Â
Dark, haunting, murder-y... sawmill tuning is the key to unlocking that mountain banjo sound. And this program has tons of great stuff to help you learn this wonderful tuning.Â
Here's what you get:Â
- Access to 5 Recorded Live Sessions: These sessions dive deep into the fundamentals and advanced techniques of sawmill tuning. Explore theory, chords, scales, modes, and put them into practice with 4 classic sawmill tuning songs
- Tabs and workbooksÂ
And you'll learn the following sawmill songs:
- Cluck Old Hen
- Little Sadie
- Rain And Snow
- Little Maggie
Check out the video to see snippets of each song!Â
Session Highlights:
Session 1:
- Introduction to sawmill tuning and its unique sound
- Detailed instructions on tuning and basic chords
- Techniques for "Cluck Old Hen" and the G Dorian mode scale
Session 2:
- In-depth look at "Little Sadie" and its relationship to sawmill tuning
- Understanding G Dorian mode and how to use it for improvisation
Session 3:
- Focus on "Rain and Snow" with improvisation techniques
- Building song arrangements
Session 4:
- Exploring "Little Maggie" up the neck
- Advanced embellishments and performance tips
Session 5:
- Singing with the banjo: techniques for singing with "Cluck Old Hen," "Little Sadie," and "Little Maggie"
"This course took me out of my Open G Tuning comfort zone. And that was a great thing. I did not realize that some of my favorite tunes were in Sawmill tuning . . . Cluck Old Hen, Little Sadie, Rain and Snow and Little Maggie. Jack did a deep dive into the tuning, and walked through each song . I came away from the course with a new appreciation of the tuning, and confidence in playing four great Sawmill tunes. Definitely glad I took the course." - Tim P.Â
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The 30-Day Right Hand Banjo Challenge
How the 30-day challenge works
Each day, you're going to get an email from me with a short video that breaks down a right hand technique and demonstrates a practice exercise to lock it in.Â
We’ll build step-by-step—starting with the basics and working our way up to advanced techniques over 30 days.
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- Week 1:Â We'll focus on the fundamentals of clawhammer banjo, laying a solid foundation while building your speed and accuracy.Â
- Week 2:Â All about drop thumb. If you've struggled with drop thumb in the past, we'll get you there.Â
- Week 3:Â Complex rhythms and syncopation. This is where we learn the techniques to make our playing sound exciting and intricate
- Week 4:Â We'll explore advanced techniques like the Galax Lick and The Cluck. These aren't techniques you'll use every day, but they're sure to impress.Â
By the end of the challenge, you’ll have a toolbox of right-hand techniques—some you’ll use all the time, others you’ll pull out to impress when the moment is right!
The Modern Banjo Program
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Transform Your Playing with Contemporary Arrangements
Finally bridge the gap between traditional clawhammer and modern music. Learn to adapt any song you love to the banjo.
What You'll Learn:
- Contemporary Folk Arrangements
- Fingerpicking adaptations
- Modern folk rhythm patterns
- Creating flowing arrangements
- Pop-Folk Techniques
- Chord progression patterns
- Melodic adaptation methods
- Building dynamic arrangements
- Classic Rock on Clawhammer
- Powerful rhythm techniques
- Adapting electric guitar parts
- Creating full arrangements
- Modern Pop Structures
- Contemporary song forms
- Arrangement strategies
- Making any song work on banjo
INCLUDES:
âś“ 4 comprehensive technique sessions
âś“ Complete arrangement breakdowns
âś“ Style-specific practice exercises
âś“ Detailed technique guides
âś“ Arrangement worksheets
SPECIAL BLACK FRIDAY BONUS: Join a live "Modern Song Workshop" in December where you'll:
- Watch a modern song transformed into clawhammer in real-time
- Learn the exact arrangement process
- Get your specific questions answered
- Receive arrangement worksheets and notes
"I have learnt so much from Jack's YouTube channel. However, the Modern Banjo Course was so much more in depth, and thoroughly enhanced my banjo playing and knowledge. The course enabled me to learn different rhythms, some theory, songs, and ,more importantly, how I can use these new techniques in other arrangements. Jack is an amazing teacher and a talented player. He even took the time to offer advice, specifically based on my playing: he really cares about helping you to improve.I really recommend taking one of Jack's courses" - Chris T.
COMPLETE MINI-COURSE COLLECTION ($162 value)
Master classic tunes and techniques:
- Mississippi Sawyer
- Mastering Double C
- Shady Grove
- Darling Cora
- Red Rocking Chair
- Cuckoo Bird
Each mini-course includes:
- Step-by-step instruction
- Complete arrangements
- Practice tips
- Performance notes
PLUS: Complete Tab Collection ($7 value) 30 hand-crafted arrangements ready to play
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