So, you’ve made the decision to learn a new instrument. Congrats! But with so many options out there, it can be overwhelming to narrow it down to just one.

Enter Tony Trischka, ArtistWorks’ resident banjo expert. With a legendary career that spans over four decades, he’s the right person to help you make this decision. In the video below, Tony makes his case for why you should consider learning the banjo.

Learning how to play banjo is one of the most satisfying escapes out there; there’s just no better feeling than spending an hour or two learning a new song and slowly watching your playing improve over time. “You can forget your daily toils and just get lost in the music,” Tony says. “It’s almost like a Zen thing.” 

Plus, the banjo community is incredibly close-knit. “So many of my closest friends I’ve met through music,” he says. So who knows, maybe you’ll find your new best friend through music!

Once you have your new instrument in hand, let bluegrass legend Tony Trischka be your banjo lessons guide. He covers all the basics, from banjo tuning to banjo rolls and everything in between. 

Still on the fence? Try out some free lessons before you dive in.