Richard Lee - Banjo Player and Teacher at Sheffield Banjo Lessons

17/06/2026

Learn how to build better banjo breaks!

Check out episode 3 of the ‘Happy Picking!’ podcast and discover how breaks are built from melody and how to deconstruct tunes to find the melody too.

https://open.spotify.com/show/033iSHxuL7QZsIYkfA4e0d

Podcast · Sheffield Banjo Lessons · Welcome to 'Happy Picking!' a podcast about all things banjo! This show will bring you information, tips, breakdowns and information to help you explore the fabulous world of the banjo. Get in touch with any questions you would like to ask, nothing is too small ...

16/06/2026

A sneaky peek at today’s work and the next pod.

11/06/2026

🪕. Banjo Tab for 'Foggy Mountain Breakdown' is now available at the Patreon page.

🎼 This is available for both the 'New Picker!' and 'Happy Picking!' membership tiers.

https://www.patreon.com/SheffieldBanjoLessons/posts/learn-foggy-160804125?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

10/06/2026

Improve your banjo licks!

Watch Episode #2 of the 'Happy Picking!' podcast 'All About Licks!'

Click the episode link 👇

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2xrBwfkuaHzItdN8P7A76t?si=AKG8oN10Qj2xKgj3i5sg0Q

08/06/2026

It's time for Episode 2 of the 'Happy Picking!' podcast.

This episode is 'All About Licks!' where we will delve into the world of banjo licks; taking your through what a lick is, how to use them, a recipe for writing licks and then finishing up with how to add the bluegrass flavour to your licks.

Spotify Link:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2xrBwfkuaHzItdN8P7A76t?si=AKG8oN10Qj2xKgj3i5sg0Q

04/06/2026

I’ve finally had time to get some playing done!

Generally of new tunes for students, but it all counts, right?!

I decided to dust this set off and I forgot just how much smoother they were for me, especially when playing at pace, than the Dunlops I generally reach for.

I recommend the propikfingerpicks if you want to treat yourself to an extra set.

These are:

Propik Brass - Angled 2 finger picks and
Propik metal thumb pick.

Grab them from Eagle Music Shop if you’re in the UK.

02/06/2026

Welcome to the Happy Picking! Podcast.

Join me on YouTube or Spotify and keep discovering the world of the banjo!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Edn9sqIuMr01oLnC5nSso?si=D8Gshc2HR3qpCJyMD76Kjg

16/05/2026

For more banjo stuff - tabs, lessons, tips and help...

Come over and join me on the Patreon page!

https://www.patreon.com/cw/SheffieldBanjoLessons

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15/05/2026

Learn how to 'Build a Break' using 'Worried Man Blues' with this tab:

https://www.sheffieldbanjolessons.co.uk/store/p13/Worried_Man_Blues_%28Build_a_Banjo_Break_in_3_Stages%29.html

11/05/2026

🪕 Kick-off your learning with this 'Beginners Rolls Pack'

🤠 Then come over and book a lesson!

https://ko-fi.com/s/c642321cf

Kick-off your 5 string banjo journey by learning some standard rolls and chords. Then progress by applying them in situations such as a '12 Bar' prog...