J Michael Pope

Master Teacher • Musician
Durham NC   919.423.3754
Private Banjo Lessons
for 40 Years.
All Ages • All Levels • All Styles
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BlueGrass Banjo (Scruggs Style)
Old Timey Banjo
Frailing & Clawhammer Banjo
Scruggs Style
The Bluegrass Banjo Style Named for Earl Scruggs. Get that lightning fast machine gun sound with practical exercises and songs.
Old Time Banjo Style
Maybe you enjoy Appalachian, New England, Texas, or Midwest style of Old Time Banjo. There are many styles, each with its own regional flavor. Don’t worry about the style, just pick up that banjo and let the dancing and singing begin.
Frailing & Clawhammer Banjo
It’s time to do some down-picking. Whether you like staying with the fifth string and Frailing or dropping your thumb down to Clawhammer on the fourth and third string, it’s time to play some banjo.
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DURHAM NC    919.423.3754
"Each of us has the capacity to create and express beauty. This is the focus of Beautiful Music Studios."
J Michael Pope assists each student to create and express beauty through his or her own music.