As an adult learner on the banjo, I often found myself overwhelmed by the abundance of online content. I was constantly torn between learning songs, techniques, and licks, which left me feeling frustrated and unable to truly understand the banjo. My focus was solely on learning from tablature.

When I discovered the Banjolicks website, I was impressed by Bennett's approach of contextualizing a lick within several songs while also teaching the melody. I have had the pleasure of taking individual lessons from Bennett, both online and in person. He is patient yet directive, helping me grasp a deeper understanding of the instrument. His focus on timing and slowing down to truly hear what I am playing has been invaluable.

Additionally, Bennett emphasizes playing along with music, recording and listening to myself play, and learning by ear instead of relying solely on tablature. This approach has significantly boosted my confidence in my playing. It is rare to find someone who is both a great player and a great teacher, and Bennett is undoubtedly both. Furthermore, he is a kind and generous person. I highly recommend working with Bennett if you want to improve your playing and genuinely understand your instrument.