They laughed when I pulled out the banjo, but when I started to play...
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You too can play clawhammer banjo – in a way that everyone will remember.
For some, it’s not easy. Most wannabe clawhammer players can’t get the basic stroke right. It’s hard to get that clean strike and can be frustrating and confusing without that basic core rhythm.
The essence of clawhammer it’s about joining in. So if you end up fumbling the basics, you won’t be able to keep up with the old-time community.
It can ruin your confidence as a musician if we can’t even play one song. Playing with or in front of others becomes even worse.
Clawhammer secrets revealed
It turns out that all you have to do in the beginning is master one simple technique. If you get that right, then everything else falls into place.
Doesn’t matter what experience level you are at. Heck, doesn’t even matter if you’ve never played before. All you need do is get this essential skill down. If you do that – all the songs you’d ever want to play are yours for the taking.
Years in the making
I’ve always loved the sound of clawhammer banjo. As a banjo teacher of 40 years, I can safely say I’m an intermediate clawhammer player.
When I started this site, I’ve been searching for an expert who’s the best at clawhammer. I want to make it so easy for you to learn how to play this classic old-time banjo style.
I’ve spent most of my time playing fingerstyle banjo – which is what my videos show you. So I needed to find the right teacher — someone who could give you the best content.
An unexpected encounter
In 2018 I was lucky enough to see a young banjoist play here in England. I was blown away as I quickly realized he’s the best clawhammer player I’d seen in a long while.
A lightbulb went off in my mind, and I realized – this is the man who’ll teach clawhammer on my site. That man’s name is Frank Evans.
Blown away by his musicianship, I approached him straight after the concert. We became friends and agreed to meet in Toronto.
I flew out there and gave him a screen test, and we recorded 20-30 songs – one day we’ll release that content.
As a banjo teacher of over 40 years, I can safely say – Frank is one of the best. We jammed a lot and my banjo playing has got better and better since.
Finally, it’s here
It’s taken over a full year to make this project happen. After 12 months of planning, conversations, and preparing the website – we hit the studio. We recorded an entire 200 video segments. Some segments we used three different video camera angles.
Spending an entire week together – we crafted what I believe is the most enjoyable, fun and easy to learn clawhammer banjo course to date.
With seven songs and a basic skills package, you get everything needed to make clawhammer your style.
Clawhammer Starter Package
Here’s what you get inside:
- You get the clawhammer instant crash course that ensures you can play any song at any time.
- The little-known (or used) clawhammer technique that’ll make playing easy and fun.
- Why most clawhammer lessons frustrate beginners – how you can fast-track the challenges by doing this one secret thing.
- Includes 7 well-known classic songs that your friends and family will recognise instantly.
- Become the centre of attention at any social gathering.
- Get the ultimate method for playing clawhammer even if you’ve never done it before.
- Benefit from the power of two banjo experts with a combined 70 years of experience.
- You don’t have to take all that time learning the hard way through challenging hard-to-read books that leave you frustrated.
- Enjoy content through any device from the comfort of your sitting room. Remove the pressure of other people listening to you.
- Discover the central clawhammer secrets that’ll give you the boost to be able to play anything you want.
- Each song includes slow-motion, multi-camera, and close-up technology to ensure your ease of learning and comfortable experience.
- Take the easy route with the Clawhammer Starter Package – you’ll have the basics down in no time at all.
- Join 100’s of other members just like you.
- Full customer support, so if anything goes wrong, all you have to do is reach out, and we’ll be happy to help you.
- No cumbersome DVD or CD disks to receive via a possibly damaged package – you can access this online course from any device whenever you like!
You're getting 7 songs – each with their own unique bonuses
Black Eyed Suzie - $25
- 5 Videos
- Close-ups of each hand position
- Slow-motion image capture
- Bonus performance
Shove The Pigs Foot A Little Further - $25
- 5 Videos
- Close-ups of each hand position
- Slow-motion image capture
- Bonus performance
Cripple Creek - $25
- 5 Videos
- Close-ups of each hand position
- Slow-motion image capture
- Bonus performance
Sandy River Bell - $25
- 5 Videos
- Close-ups of each hand position
- Slow-motion image capture
- Bonus performance
Fly Around My Pretty Little Miss - $25
- 5 Videos
- Close-ups of each hand position
- Slow-motion image capture
- Bonus performance
Lazy John - $25
- 5 Videos
- Close-ups of each hand position
- Slow-motion image capture
- Bonus performance
That’s a $175 value for just $97.99! We’re giving you an extra $75 worth of content and that’s not even including the bonuses!
Join in with the best
The spirit of clawhammer is that old-time rootsy tradition of everyone joining in. You’ll be able to do that with the clawhammer starter pack. Light up peoples ears as you hit the old-time classics and get everyone around you wanting to join in. You’ll find each lesson is warm, down to earth and straightforward to learn.
You won’t be losing time getting frustrated, unable to keep up with the song. We break it all down, step by step. We even filmed a lot of parts in slow motion so you’ll be supported to get it all 100% right.
You’ll be able to play at the drop of a hat after taking the clawhammer starter package. That’s because we’ve designed it, so you don’t have to think about what you’re doing.
Automatic learning
You get all the secrets and simple hand positions to make sure everyone knows how good you sound. This course is not an awkward hard-to-read banjo book that doesn’t give you that human touch. You’ll be relaxing into becoming a natural clawhammer player – because we filmed the entire course so that anyone even if they’ve never played before can pick this up fast.
If you want to play clawhammer, you owe it to yourself to try this course out. That’s the best part as well – we’re letting you try before you buy.
Try it free – pay nothing today
I’m confident you’ll love the clawhammer starter pack so much that you pay nothing today. Try the whole thing for seven days, and if you like it, you’ll get billed – if not send me an email on contact@jofflowson.com and I’ll cancel the billing on the spot and you won’t pay a thing.
Join the clawhammer community today
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Once there, just fill out your regular details and make sure you use your best email. You need to use your best email so you’ll get your password to access your clawhammer content.
After you’ve paid, you’ll automatically get logged in and directed to the main clawhammer page where you’ll be able to access all of your content.
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"I love the instruction videos - so easy to follow."
"You are a real gifted instructor. Your detailed, step by step instructions make learning really easy."
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"Easiest to follow lessons by far."
If anything happens, you can always reach out to my team or me. Simply email me at contact@jofflowson.com, and we’d be happy to support you with any queries you have.
Go ahead and take advantage of this offer, because you can try before you buy and know if you want to keep it way before you get billed.