
Banjo & Mandolin Lessons at Danman’s
Old-time charm meets modern flair — learn to pick, strum, and shine.
Whether you’re drawn to the upbeat twang of the banjo or the sweet tremolo of the mandolin, our private lessons offer a fun and personalized way to learn. Open to students of all ages 3 and up.
What You’ll Learn:
Our instructors teach both traditional and modern approaches for banjo and mandolin:

Tuning, Holding & Technique
Learn how to hold your instrument comfortably and tune with confidence.
Strumming, Fingerpicking & Tremolo
Explore various techniques unique to each instrument and genre.
Repertoire & Song Study
Play along to bluegrass, folk, Americana, Celtic, or even pop and indie songs!
Chords, Scales & Patterns
Build a strong musical foundation with essential shapes and fingerings.
Reading Tabs & Playing by Ear
Develop your ear and/or learn to follow tablature and lead sheets.
Improvisation & Soloing
Learn to create leads, licks, and take the spotlight when it’s your time to shine.


Who It’s For:
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Beginners learning their first tune
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Intermediate pickers looking to expand their skills
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Ages 3+ — kids, teens, and adults
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Guitarists branching out into folk instruments
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Songwriters looking to expand their sound palette

In-Studio or Online
Lessons are available in-person at our Dana Point studio or online via Zoom.
Bring your instrument or use our gear — we’ll meet you at our School

Ready to Play?
Give us a call at (949) 496-6556 or email danmansmusic@gmail.com to get started.
We’ll match you with the right teacher and tailor a program just for you.