Brunswick, Australia
15 Lawrence St
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+61 412964435
Gus has a wealth of banjo experience & knowledge, which he articulates with sincerity, patience and professionalism. He has the skills and abilities to nurture my 'banjo journey'. I love my lessons and my practice. I just want to make my banjo "sing"; with Gus' guidance (whether by zoom or in person) ... and my practice I feel that it is happening. It's fun!
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Gus has been teaching me banjo for close to 2 years now. He is a patient and professional teacher as I have never played a musical instrument before. Gus is friendly and fun to learn from. He has valuable knowledge across all aspects of the banjo which makes lessons interesting and enjoyable.
Gus, is a brilliant teacher. Learning 5 string with him has been one of the best things I have done. With Gus’s teaching, mentoring, and enthusiasm, I have embraced the world of banjo. It’s my daily passion. Put the hard work in, and with regular lessons from Gus, you’ll get there.
Gus is really easy going and an expert teacher! He knows how to make you feel comfortable and he is friendly and knowledgeable. Gus is flexible with booking lessons, he teaches at your pace. I’m extremely happy with his lessons!
Have been learning banjo with Gus for a few years now. I was very nervous to start music lessons, but Gus made me feel comfortable from day one. Friendly, patient and really relaxed, but still knows how to challenge you enough so you will improve. I feel he really tailors the classes to suit your particular style and what you wish get out of it. Love that I can come in with an idea of something I want to learn and he will run with it, but also when I'm stuck for fresh ideas, he will share something really great with me. Also, he is just a crazy good banjo player with amazing skills to pass on! Highly recommend him as a teacher, whatever your age or skill level.
I can no longer imagine a life without Gus and my banjo(s). Why on earth did I wait 60 years to get started? He is an inspiring and encouraging teacher, as well as been a great banjo player himself…the two don’t always go together. I continue to be thrilled and challenged as I delve further and further into the world of banjo playing. I’m very grateful to have found the School of Banjo. Thank you Gus!
I have been getting lessons with Gus for about 3 years now & I've absolutely loved my banjo learning journey. Gus provides a safe & friendly environment to learn & since the rise of Covid, he has impressively adapted his teaching to being available online. I find the online sessions are just as valuable as they were in person. I'm so glad I can continue to focus on learning banjo during lock down in Melbourne - it's so good for the soul. I highly recommend getting in touch with Gus if you're keen to up your skills and learn more about the banjo!
I have loved bluegrass music for about 40 years and have had a banjo of some sorts ,on and off, for about the last 20 years. I had a friend who used to show me some rolls a long time ago, but I never could find the time, or the person, to take me forward. But I always enjoyed "banging" my old banjo. I tried several times to use internet learning but I would jump all over different sites, and never get any mentorship in my efforts. Here in the north of tasmania, there are absolutely no access to some one to help and support to learn the banjo, and specifically, bluegrass banjo style. So in my new retired lifestyle, I came across Gus and the School of Banjo on the internet and after a phone call and some emails, I started what has turned out to be an absolutely fantastic way to get into learning and even finally actually playing on my banjo ... I'm wrapped! I have had to go back to very beginnings, and learn .. Gus has a very professional , and yet personal, style and helps me manage my expectations so that I don't feel (too)embarrassed with my playing. Even down to hand positioning and speed control to get "muscle memory" is so helpful to me. The lessons are really easy to manage on the Zoom platform. I just use my PC camera and audio and it works seamlessly for our interactions. The supported music files and sheet music is perfect for practice and going over the lesson to sort out those more detailed parts. I am really happy with where these lessons are taking my playing and I am guessing it is probably because Gus seems to be able to give me just enough challenge in my playing that it feels so nice to be able to complete each piece. I really do think this method of learning is very kool and Gus does know his banjo and how to pass it on to us more mere mortals !!!
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