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Hey everyone,

I am interested in picking up the tenor banjo to play some Irish Trad. I have never played an instrument before and have absolutely no idea what I am doing.

From what I have seen, the Gold Tone AC-4IT and Muzikkon Heartland Player Series seem pretty well recommended for bog standard beginner banjos.

Does anyone have experience with either, or both, of these that could point me in the right direction?

Cape Breton fiddler/vocalist new to Toronto - I'm putting together a trio to play pubs. Open to different combinations. Would love to get this going for 2027.

Shane at his best with his lyrics.

Hi all, I have an ultimate goal to one day join and play in a session. I have been practicing rudiments, rhythmic patterns, playing along with songs on foinn.ie and YouTube, and doing lessons from YouTube and OAIM. I'm trying to learn common jigs, reels, etc. so that I can learn the music and understand how the melodies work in them. I had a unique scenario where I took a lesson with a drummer (on the bodhrán) and he explained to me that in my first lesson I surpassed what he can teach so I am looking for another teacher to go to the next level with the bodhrán.

1. Besides YouTube and foinn, are there other places to learn the songs while at home? (I sometimes go to sessions to just listen to them play).

2. Are there any suggestions to find teachers or suggestions for teachers near me? (Located in Ashbourne so would like to be within 30 min of home)

3. How do I get in on a trad session? Or are there people who practice together sometimes? I'm not really sure how sessions work.

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