Derek Brimstone - guitar/banjo lessons

Subject: Derek Brimstone - guitar/banjo lessons
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 18 Feb 08 - 06:41 AM

Derek has asked me to post on the web that he would like hire out his services as a guitar or banjo tutor to anyone who fancied a lesson.

The lessons would have to be at his house in Hemel Hempstead, as the only reason he's not gigging anymore is that he doesn't feel up travelling.

Derek has enjoyed a long career as a folk club professional. he plays folk style guitar in all the major tunings. His mastery of 5string banjo playing in both frailing and Scruggs style won him the Outstanding Instrumentalist Award of at Cambridge Folk Festival.

The rates he discussed with me seemed very reasonable indeed and you can contact him on 01442 264924.

Subject: RE: Derek Brimstone - guitar/banjo lessons
From: Leadfingers
Date: 18 Feb 08 - 07:42 AM

When I saw the thread , the first thing I thought was that the LAST thing Derek needs is lessons !

Subject: RE: Derek Brimstone - guitar/banjo lessons
From: GUEST,brian bruce
Date: 19 Feb 08 - 04:38 AM

I would think anyone wanting to learn the Banjo and Guitar could do No Better than going to Del for Lessons He is and always will be one of the Finest Exponents of Banjo and Guitar this country has ever produced. Oh and of course alovely man to boot.

Subject: RE: Derek Brimstone - guitar/banjo lessons
From: Leadfingers
Date: 19 Feb 08 - 09:16 AM

GUEST,bria bruce - Dont you go kicking our Derek ! LOL

Subject: RE: Derek Brimstone - guitar/banjo lessons
From: folkwaller
Date: 19 Feb 08 - 04:11 PM

I've had a banjo lesson from Del, I can only say, if you need one book now I learned so much. He's a lovely, friendly and patient man.

Subject: RE: Derek Brimstone - guitar/banjo lessons
From: nickp
Date: 20 Feb 08 - 04:56 AM

I'll pass that on to the oldtime banjo crowd. Nick

Subject: RE: Derek Brimstone - guitar/banjo lessons
From: Gurney
Date: 21 Feb 08 - 01:06 AM

He could give lessons in stagecraft, too.

Subject: RE: Derek Brimstone - guitar/banjo lessons
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 28 Feb 08 - 06:48 AM

Just chatting to Derek on the phone. It seems the price he has decided on is twenty quid an hour, which seems very reasonable for a top guy to give you instruction.

I hope some of you give him a ring and become banjo and guitar players like Del.