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Online Webcam Lessons With Pat Cloud and Skype

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Everyone would like to pick better. Beginner or professional, if you'd like to improve your banjo playing skills, let me show you how. Log on and we will get your playing up to speed! Discover the little known intricacies that will make the difference. Let me show you the secrets of getting the most out of your practice sessions. Here's an opportunity to spend your time and money more efficiently. No long term obligations! Pay as you go!

Here are just a few online lesson topics:

  • Introduction To Five String Banjo

  • Effective Practice Techniques

  • How to Use A Metronome

  • Basic Through Advanced Theory For Bluegrass Banjo

  • Basic Through Advanced Theory For Jazz Banjo

  • Fretboard Learning Strategies

  • Chords - Structure and Application

  • Developing Ear To Hand Coordination

  • Beginning Through Advanced Improvisation

  • Chord Arrangements

Lessons are $40 for one hour. 24 hour notice required for cancellation. Same day cancellations will be charged standard rate. Lessons include at least one custom-tailored PDF or sound file sent to you by email. Instruction is centered around one or two agreed upon topics but can proceed in any direction the student may desire.

Lessons are conducted in the evening between 5PM - 8PM PST. The lesson begins only after a solid internet connection is made. Any time lost during the session because of bad internet connection problems can be added to the end of the session or credited to another session at a later time. Credited time must be added to a new session. If a session is continually interrupted for more than 15 minutes, then a completely new session can be scheduled at a new time.

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Pat Cloud's

Straight Ahead Jazz For Banjo

The world of melodic jazz banjo soloing is revealed in this comprehensive method which leads a student from basic intervals to advanced theoretical concepts and finally to a firm foundation in jazz fundamentals. Included are over 90 exercises and examples written in both tablature fingerings and standard music notation which show how scales and arpeggios are used and how they apply to real playing situations. Every five-string banjoist can benefit from the information contained in this breakthrough volume whether they aspire to jazz or just want to find out more about the possibilities and structure of the banjo. Learn more...

Pat Cloud's

Key To Five-String Banjo

One of the most frequently asked questions by banjo students is, "How do you gain freedom of expression with the banjo outside of basic chords and songs? The Key is a five-note scale which visually maps out the neck." Learn more...