In-home tenor banjo lessons
in Fort Worth.

What the first month looks like.

Lessons start with holding the banjo and pick, tuning, and the basic pick strokes that drive Irish dance music. Students learn their first scale and a simple tune, then work on an even, lively rhythm that makes the music lift.

Skills your student builds.

• Pick technique, including down-up strokes and triplets
• Reels, jigs and hornpipes
• Simple ornaments that give tunes an Irish feel
• Learning tunes by ear and from notation
• Phrasing and rhythmic energy

Choosing a tenor banjo.

Students should have their own tenor banjo. Tenor banjos have four strings and are played with a pick. Mr. Garrett recommends a 19-fret tenor banjo; it can be set up in Irish G–D–A–E tuning, an octave below the fiddle. Discuss tuning and instrument options with Mr. Garrett before your first lesson.

When to start tenor banjo lessons.

Tenor banjo suits students from upper elementary through adult who are drawn to Irish and Celtic music. Mandolin and violin players move over easily, since Irish tuning follows the same note layout an octave lower.

Younger students are considered individually; share your student’s age when you inquire.

A music teacher who comes to you.

Garrett McNutt is an award-winning music educator based in Fort Worth, a Texas-certified teacher with 10 years in the classroom. He has cleared a fingerprint background check and is insured. In-home lessons are open to families across the Dallas–Fort Worth area; availability depends on travel and scheduling.

Start with a free trial.

Your first trial lesson is free and lasts 30 minutes. If it’s a good fit, regular lessons last 45 minutes, once a week, for $50 per lesson. No binding contract is required; lessons have a 24-hour cancellation policy.

Or call (432) 288-8826. Mr. Garrett will confirm your location and lesson time.