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This review is for David "Davey" Jones of Ypsilanti, Michigan.
Davey is a great professional teacher and is the banjo player of the band "Frontier Ruckus."
I started learning from Davey as a 52 year old beginner with no music background. He is patient, answers all of my questions very well, and teaches according to what I need to learn at the right pace. He introduces new technique or material each week so I always have something new to work on and think about. Not only has he taught me how to play the banjo, but also taught a lot about the equipment (the different banjos, picks, stands, bridges, etc.) When it was time for me to upgrade to a higher quality banjo, Davey's advice was very helpful.
I would not have been able to navigate through the whole learning process without Davey's help. There are endless websites and videos online about learning to play the banjo, but a web page or video can't tell you if you're doing something right or wrong or answer your questions. There is a lot to learn with the banjo and it definitely helps to have a professional guide you through it.
I am a left-handed player and he is able to teach me just as well as the right-handed people.
Overall Rating: 10
I took a 22 year old (1999) Prucha Legend I had recently purchased to Chris Sorensen of Companion Custom Banjos. The Prucha needed to have an inlay piece that had fallen out re-set and I also wanted the banjo cleaned up and inspected.
Chris took the time to examine the banjo and explain everything to me about it. He also showed me around his shop and showed me the beautiful banjos he builds. The quality of his work is outstanding.
When I came back to pick up the Prucha I was amazed at how good Chris made it look. It looked like new.
Overall Rating: 10
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