ronhan Says:
Sunday, October 2, 2011 @5:08:46 PM

PRetty good job for someone just starting, Valerie. Keep on pickin'. Ron

vdiazleroy Says:
Sunday, October 2, 2011 @7:12:38 PM

Thanks, Ron. I know I have a lot to work on!

RatLer Says:
Tuesday, October 4, 2011 @5:17:55 AM

Sounds good Valerie. When you figure out to calm the nerves down from pressing the 'record button'....let me in on the secret :-)

David M Says:
Thursday, October 6, 2011 @12:47:11 AM

That goes for me too Greg.. :-p ... I enjoyed your performance Valerie, thanks..! Keep em coming please.

vdiazleroy Says:
Thursday, October 6, 2011 @3:06:22 AM

Thanks guys. The encouragement helps!

DGEBanjo Says:
Thursday, October 6, 2011 @3:00:29 PM

Sounds Great keep on posting

wrightedward Says:
Tuesday, October 11, 2011 @8:38:22 AM

Valerie,,nothing wrong with what you are doing ,,at this stage in your learning ,,you are ahead of the game ,,keep it up and continue to post .As for the nerves ,,i have been playing off and on for 35 or more years and still get nervous ..You will be fine ,just dont 'Quit"

vdiazleroy Says:
Tuesday, October 11, 2011 @9:18:00 AM

Thanks. There is no quitting for me. I love the banjo too much. Besides, I've got anew banjo on the way. I'm looking forward to a hole new feel. :)

dannnjo Says:
Wednesday, October 12, 2011 @3:39:23 AM

wow, u picked a fairly difficult song for your 1st.
certainly is a beautiful classic
i would slow down a bit and get perfect notation, then turn the speed on
you ceryainly did a very good job
good luck, keep picking, we'll listen

Jane C Says:
Friday, November 4, 2011 @8:18:16 AM

Sounded pretty good to me.

vdiazleroy Says:
Friday, November 4, 2011 @9:30:57 AM

Thanks y'all. The more I listen the more I hear where I can improve. It's nice to have such great feedback.

mainejohn Says:
Thursday, November 10, 2011 @4:38:01 AM

Your rhythm is excellent, which is rare for a beginner. Keep it up.

vdiazleroy Says:
Thursday, November 10, 2011 @6:23:59 AM

Thank you :)

gdoc Says:
Friday, November 18, 2011 @7:32:57 PM

Such a nice feel to the song.

steve617 Says:
Thursday, May 17, 2012 @4:58:57 AM

Wow impressed. I always liked the song but been afraid it was over my head. It is on my to do list. Very good job.

banjoman56 Says:
Thursday, July 5, 2012 @9:10:45 AM

I'm impressed! Your rhythm and timing is very good for a beginner. Must help being a music teacher. :) Keep picking and posting.

vdiazleroy Says:
Thursday, July 5, 2012 @9:38:19 AM

I haven't been posting songs b/c I haven't been using my own arrangements to practice. Most of these songs I'm hearing for the first time. So, I'll have to figure out what is legal to post and then get recording. It can only help me improve :)

Joe the banjo guy Says:
Thursday, July 5, 2012 @10:45:47 AM

Nice! There are a lot of nuances in that tune that would be easy to skip over, but your arrangement brings them out nicely.

My suggestion would be to invest in a good microphone if you haven't done so. I like my Blue Snowball usb mic.

vdiazleroy Says:
Thursday, July 5, 2012 @3:26:56 PM

Thanks...but it's not my arrangement. Also, I was given access to mics from work, so I'll keep working! Thanks for the encouragement!

dannnjo Says:
Friday, January 4, 2013 @4:44:43 AM

sounds so so so sweet to me
jut keep it up, gets easier all the time
Congratulations on a job well done
you live in a nice warm spot
hits cold up here

drefoss Says:
Thursday, May 16, 2013 @4:58:45 PM

really good job on this, I have tried and tried but can't seem to get any better at this one, and I love that song.