We have some excellent local bluegrass teachers in Western New York. Here are some that I recommend,
banjo teachers
in Hamburg Andy Cushing at 716-704-5976 cell
and Pete Mirando at Hamburg Music center 716-549-0864 Home
in Kenmore John Martz 716-833-9116 home or 716-359-8616 cell
in Rochester Ben Proctor 585.245.4117 specializes in bluegrass banjo in the Rochester, NY area. He teaches banjo, mandolin, dobro, guitar, and bluegrass music classes and ensembles for adults and children. His teaching method focuses on learning by ear in the traditional way, timing, improvisation, discovering your own style, and real-life jamming and performing skill development. More info at www.benproctor.com
in Buffalo Fiddle and Mandolin Phil Banaszak 716-867-1014
In Hamburg dobro and country harmonica Mark Panfil 716-867-4012
In Orchard Park Bluegrass Guitar Doug Yeomans 716- 604-6931
In East Amherst banjo Ned Holderby 716-741-9434
Note- new teachers may submit their name and phone number to me via email. Markpanfil@hotmail.com