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:

Beginners learning their first tune

Intermediate pickers looking to expand their skills

Ages 3+ — kids, teens, and adults

Guitarists branching out into folk instruments

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.