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Often people who are interested in learning the banjo but haven't taken the plunge yet ask me, "Is the banjo hard to learn?" The answer is a definitive "No". The banjo is one of the easiest instruments to get started playing.

Thumbpicks are used by banjoists, guitarists, dobro players, other stringed instrumentalists to get a brighter, clearer tone and make it easier to play.

Choosing your first banjo can be confusing. We would like to help you any way we can. Find out what is the best beginner banjo that is right for you here.

Banjos are known to be quite heavy. There used to be a common saying in the banjo world that "a good banjo is a heavy banjo". Find out why.

There are a number of different types of banjo straps offered. They vary on the materials they are made with, how they connect to your banjo, padding, and more. For a person new to playing the banjo, the choices can be complicated. Hopefully we can help clear up some of your questions on this topic.

Find out the difference between a cut through saddle vs. a drop in saddle. I asked some of the top guitar builders what their take on this was.

Keeping music as a hobby has many benefits on both mental and physical health. However, researches say that…

Leather cradle banjo straps are secure and safe for your banjo. Learn how to attach a cradle strap to your banjo.

Get turned on to some new music that you might have been missing out on with some albums that stood out to us in 2021!

Electric banjos are being used more and more today with the growth of the banjo into new genres. Learn how to turn a standard banjo into an electric banjo.

We have been blown away with the Collings Traditional Series guitars. The Collings D2H T with a torrefied top lives up to that billing. Watch our video review!

Bill Collings was an incredible person. He displayed that when you find your passion, go full bore and have fun doing it and you'll live a fulfilling life. His energy was contagious and he built a community at Collings Guitars where his passion got into the blood of everyone around him. His enthusiasm and drive carry on at Collings Guitars.