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Thread #124209 Message #2742667
Posted By: Nick
10-Oct-09 - 05:34 AM
Thread Name: Any beginner banjo tutors nr York, Uk
Subject: RE: Any beginner banjo tutors nr York, Uk
Sorry not to respond before but work demands and gigs have kept me away from computer. Thanks for all the responses but I can only partially answer.
Geoff - it is Flaxton just off the A64 about 10m north of York. I know you are Selby side. The chap who asked me is not too sure what sort of music (but likes bluegrass I know). When his father died he was left a 4 and 5 string banjo so both! He says he is a complete beginner and would just like to learn to play 'something' on it. He seemed to like the jigs and reels we were playing but I'm not too sure - I have a phone number so could always put him in touch with someone if anyone is interested.
Pete - (long time no see/sing) - I did think of Frank if he does that sort of thing but don't have a contact for him. If you see him would you ask as it is reasonably local and in fact the ast time I saw him was in Flaxton in the summer at a friend's (since sadly died) party? You can always give him my number or email or anything
Paul - I did think of you as you gave me a very helpful basic first go/lesson when I last saw you at Joolz house. It was just the distance but let me know. I was playing a gig in Rainton last night and it's quite a trek from there to home and you are quite a bit north of there.
I know the Gledhills but that's a good idea too.
Leeds and Doncaster are probably a bit far but I'll come back with a bit more info once I speak to the chap. Does Tom Napper do lessons by the way - I enjoyed playing in a session a long time ago when he popped into York?