Geoff Hohwald Beginner Banjo Workshop Full Video | Industrial Strength Bluegrass 2025

Join Geoff Hohwald, author of the acclaimed Banjo Primer, for a complete beginner's banjo workshop recorded live at the Industrial Strength Bluegrass Festival on November 14, 2025, at the Roberts Centre in Wilmington, Ohio.

In this comprehensive workshop, Geoff guides approximately 30 students through fundamental banjo techniques with his signature encouraging and accessible teaching style. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to strengthen your foundation, this workshop provides invaluable insights into timing, rhythm, and essential playing techniques.

What You'll Learn:

✅ Forward Roll - The foundational right-hand pattern for bluegrass banjo
✅ Backward Roll - Reversing the pattern for musical variety
✅ Muted Chop - Essential rhythm technique for jam sessions
✅ Timing & Repetition - How to develop muscle memory and neural pathways
✅ "Boil Them Cabbage Down" - Classic beginner song breakdown
✅ Hammer-On Technique - Adding expression to your playing
✅ How to participate in jam sessions with confidence
✅ Practice strategies using metronome and repetition

Special Guest Appearance:

Joe Mullins stops by to showcase the Gold Tone Joe Mullins Signature Banjo and share insights about quality instruments. Thanks so much to Joe and all the folks at Industrial Strength Bluegrass for hosting us.

You can buy Joe's banjo here: https://banjowarehouse.com/product/go...

And find out more about future Industrial Strength Bluegrass Festivals here: https://somusicfest.com/index.html


About Geoff Hohwald:

Geoff is a renowned banjo instructor with decades of teaching experience. His Banjo Primer has helped hundreds of thousands of students worldwide learn the 5-string banjo. He has studied with legendary musicians and has developed a teaching method that emphasizes accuracy, timing, and building solid fundamentals through repetition.

Key Teaching Philosophy:

Geoff emphasizes that great banjo playing comes from being "in time and accurate." By mastering simple patterns through repetition, students develop neural pathways that allow them to play faster and more confidently. This workshop demonstrates how even beginners can sound professional by focusing on rhythm and timing.

The Banjo Primer:

This workshop is based on Geoff's comprehensive instructional book, which includes:

Over 200 detailed photographs
2+ hours of video instruction
Step-by-step song progression
Songs played at multiple speeds
Jam tracks in five different tempos
Downloadable content via Dropbox

📚 Get the Banjo Primer: https://www.amazon.com/Banjo-Primer-B...

Video Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction & Neural Pathways Concept
2:03 - Forward Roll Instruction
8:36 - Curtis Jones & Timing Philosophy
15:16 - Muted Chop Technique
19:21 - Group Practice - Rhythm Exercise
22:15 - Forward Roll Practice with Group
25:16 - Accuracy vs. Speed Discussion
30:45 - Introduction to the Banjo Primer Book
32:48 - "Boil Them Cabbage Down" Demonstration
34:09 - Forward & Backward Roll Instruction
44:25 - Joe Mullins Guest Appearance
48:26 - Festival Appreciation
50:44 - Song Learning Strategy
55:36 - Hammer-On Technique
59:33 - Closing & Book Information

Want to Learn from Geoff?

📧 Email: [email protected]
📱 Call/Text: 404-218-8580

About The Banjo Warehouse:

The Banjo Warehouse specializes in quality banjos, expert instruction, and comprehensive resources for banjo players at all levels. Visit us for instruments, accessories, and educational materials.

About Industrial Strength Bluegrass Festival:

This incredible indoor bluegrass festival features world-class musicians, workshops, jam sessions, and more. Visit https://somusicfest.com/index.html for future festival information.

Connect with Us:

Website: banjowarehouse.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 404-218-8580

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