Chris, Yes, George is the contact person for the San Fernando Valley Banjo Band...

Actually, Frank at the Blue Ridge Pickin' Parlor (20246 Saticoy St. btwn Winnetka and Oso) gives banjo lessons. But the location may be out of the way. They have a website as well: Blue Ridge Pickin Parlor

I am new to the LA area, but looking at the map on the back of the phone directory, La Crescenta appears to be within "The Valley"'s phone directory calling area.

Mary