Banjo Ben's BANJO-ONLY VIRTUAL Cabin Camp: October 14, 2025!

REGISTRATION OPENS SEPTEMBER 9!

I'm taking my BANJO-ONLY camp to the World Wide Web once again!

One giant evening with some of the BEST instructors in the biz, who also happen to be some of my close friends.

Watch this video to hear what all we'll be teachin'!

INSTRUMENT: 3-Finger banjo

INSTRUCTORS: Ron Stewart, Bill Evans, Kristin Scott Benson, and myself (Banjo Ben).

LOCATION & TIME: Live online

DATE & TIME: Tuesday, October 14, 5:00 PM to ~9:30 PM US/Central

PRICE: $149 each (Gold Pick members have received a coupon code via email)

Camp overview:
This camp will be a completely new approach! I've asked each of the 3 instructors to choose one of their most popular recordings and break it down for us, from their perspective. Meaning, take us through the process of working up the break, making decisions about the melody, positions, licks, and more! This will truly be a behind-the-scenes peek at what makes these pros tick...and pick!

Sessions:
Kristinwill teach a song from her Benson album, and it's a fast one. She'll talk about building speed and designing breaks with speed in mind. Also, some up-the-neck backup ideas.
Billwill press into some melodic ideas using Alan Munde's "Deputy Dalton" as fodder, showing how to keep the melody in focus.
Ronwill show you his break from "You Took All the Rambling of Me," talk about how he crafted that break, as well as determining the "feel" of a solo/break.

Skill Level: 
The camp will be aimed at intermediate-advanced pickers. However, beginners are encouraged to attend because there will be much to be gained, and you'll have access to the videos as you grow in your picking. 

The price is $149, which includes:

• A 1+ hour lesson with each of the instructors
• Q&A session with all the instructors
• Multiple prize giveaways
• $20 Banjo Ben General Store discount for gear & accessories!
  (The code will be sent after the live event, along with the link to the recorded lesson.)
  

Who are the instructors?

Ron Stewart
Ron Stewart is a highly accomplished banjo player who has performed with some of the most respected names in bluegrass, including Curly Seckler, Gary Brewer and the Kentucky Ramblers, the Lynn Morris Band, J.D. Crowe and the New South, the Dan Tyminski Band, Longview, and The Seldom Scene. He also co-founded the award-winning group The Boxcars, which won multiple IBMA honors, including Emerging Artist and Instrumental Group of the Year. Recognized for his skill, Stewart received the IBMA Banjo Player of the Year award in 2011, cementing his reputation as one of the leading banjo players in modern bluegrass.

Kristin Scott Benson
Kristin Scott Benson is a six-time IBMA Banjo Player of the Year, a 2018 Steve Martin Prize winner, and a 2024 American Banjo Hall of Fame inductee, widely recognized for her impeccable timing, tone, and artistry on the instrument. Since 2008, she has driven the sound of the Grammy-nominated, award-winning band The Grascals, breaking barriers as one of the first women to secure a top-tier banjo role in bluegrass. Beyond her celebrated solo and collaborative work—including the 2023 album Pick Your Poison with her husband Wayne Benson—she remains one of the most respected and influential banjo players in modern bluegrass.

Bill Evans
Bill Evans is a celebrated American banjo player, instructor, and author, known for both his virtuosity on the instrument and his deep knowledge of its history. He has performed with progressive and traditional bluegrass groups including Cloud Valley, Dry Branch Fire Squad, Bluegrass Intentions, and Due West, while also leading innovative ensembles like the Bill Evans String Summit and collaborating with top bluegrass musicians. As an influential teacher and writer, Evans has taught at universities, led workshops nationwide, authored instructional books such as Banjo for Dummies, and was honored with the Steve Martin Banjo Prize and induction into the American Banjo Hall of Fame.

Banjo Ben Clark
Ben has taught thousands of banjo players worldwide for nearly two decades and specializes in unlocking the fretboard for better understanding. He thrives on seeing his students "get it" and take their banjo playing to a new level. 

Cancellation policy:
All cancellations will incur a 3.5% processing fee. No refunds afterOctober 1, 2025. If for some reason the event is not able to be held, refunds will be given to those who cannot reschedule.

FAQs: 

1. Will the camp be recorded for future access?
   You bet! All sessions will be recorded, and registrants will be sent a private link where they can access the material (video, tabs, & other downloads) as often as they need.

2. Do I have to attend live?
   No, since the event will be recorded, those who can't make it live will have access after the event is over.

3. Do all the camp sessions happen in one evening?
   Yes, they will be presented back-to-back with a break between each session for bathroom visits and banjo-tuning.
   
   
4. How do I access the live online camp on October 14?
   All registrants will receive a private viewing link the day of the online camp.
   
   

5. Do I need any special equipment to attend? 
   An internet connection with a device like a computer or iPad is all that's needed.

6. How will I be able to ask questions of the instructors? While we there will be no need for a microphone or webcam, we will be receiving questions beforehand via the event forum page HERE and during the event on the live chat. Your interaction is encouraged!

If you've got questions, shoot us a message or give us a call at 833-BANJOBEN (833-226-5623).