Tag Archives: Guitar

Fretmentor’s 3rd Annual Workshop – A Bucket List Item

Posted on January 25, 2012 by fretmentor

Alan Munde, Byron Berline & Jim Hurst Fretmentor’s Banjo, Fiddle, Guitar, & Mandolin Workshop Lake Worth,  Florida Almost everyone has a bucket list and I guess you can add my first meeting with Alan Munde, Byron Berline and Jim Hurst … Continue reading →

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What Happened To My Frets?

Posted on July 19, 2011 by fretmentor

Frets Magazine (1979-1989) In 1979, I had just finished my first year at college and returned home for a summer break.  Of course, my banjo, guitar and mandolin came back home with me.  After walking into a nearby music store, … Continue reading →

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Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin – Which is the Easiest to Play?

Posted on May 25, 2009 by fretmentor

Whether I am performing on stage or teaching in the classroom, I frequently get the following question “Which instrument is the easiest to play; the Banjo, Guitar, or Mandolin?” Banjo For the banjo player, there are various styles that you … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Fretmentor’s Blog

Posted on April 20, 2009 by fretmentor

I welcome you to an insightful blog for, and about the fretted instrumentalist.  My blog focuses on the banjo, guitar and mandolin.  These three instruments have been a part of my life for many years.  Music is my passion and … Continue reading →

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