Banjo with Bo

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Introduction: *Hello! I teach anywhere remotely via FaceTime/zoom, and am available in person in Austin Texas* I have 17 years experience playing, a music degree, and love to teach as much as I like to play! I specialize in guitar/bass and 5-string banjo. I’ve performed on major US festival stages, and on the radio. I like to learn through music the student is excited about, and tailor the lesson style to each student. As a student of the science of learning, I know how the brain learns most efficiently and how to make skills stick! As an audio engineer, producer, and session musician, I’ve worked and trained in both top tier studios and smaller project spaces, and have a have strong knowledge/experience base in production.

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Current Top Pro

Hired 19 times

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1 employee

7 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, PayPal, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.

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2023

2022

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.

Great 4.8

25 reviews

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Lisa E.

Sep 10, 2023

Hired on Thumbtack

My 13 yo son has learned so much in a short time from Bo and always looks forward to his lesson. Bo is a great banjo teacher!

Details: 10 - 13 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Yes, the student can read music • Bluegrass • Yes, the student has an instrument • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Bob D.

Jun 17, 2023

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Bo is the real deal. I had been kicking around for about a year tying to learn the banjo. Then I met Bo. His knowledge of music paired with his ability to teach and pay attention to detail is beyond amazing. Bo immediately put me at ease and made each lesson enjoyable. He broke down my playing style and patiently corrected the bad habits I had acquired. He taught me technique, the best way to practice and the best way to get over the apprehension of playing in front of people. Unfortunately my work put me on the road and I have had to shelve lessons for now, but when I get the chance again he is my number one choice! I would highly recommend Bo to anyone looking to learn an insturment, learn music theory or any other aspect of music. This guy is a true professional. You won't be sorry.

Details: 45 - 64 years old • No formal training • Yes, the student can read music • Bluegrass • Yes, the student has an instrument • 30 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Jennifer W.

Apr 18, 2023

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I started taking lessons with Bo in January. Within that first lesson, Bo tuned himself into my musical understanding and immediately started to challenge me. He has consistently pushed me to strengthen weak areas of my musical understanding, like learn to listen and play by ear, or watch and try to replicate his patterns. Bo has such attention to detail. He cares about teaching the right techniques, and consistently redirecting you away from bad habits so that, long term, your skills can develop as advanced as you want them to. I look forward to my lessons with Bo every week, and know that I couldn’t have found a better teacher.

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training • Yes, the student can read music • Bluegrass • Folk • No, but the student is planning to purchase an instrument • 30 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)

Banjo with Bo's reply

Thanks Jenni! You’re a joy to teach and watch as you put the work in and get better every week. Always look forward to it.

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Jessica D.

Nov 27, 2022

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Bo is charismatic, his instruction is direct yet easy on the ears, and a personality that shines through a lesson. It’s like having that one on one time with your favorite teacher growing up. I appreciate his ability to put directions in easy to apply functions, intermittent quick corrections as well as the confidence boosting to keep progressing. I am delighted to have found Bo and excited to grow as a musician under his instruction.

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training • No, the student cannot read music • Bluegrass • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)

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John B.

Aug 2, 2022

So far Bo has been very helpful to work with . Banjo is the first instrument I’ve ever played , and he teaches to where I am at in my journey and also to where I want to go . We differ on styles of music , but that doesn’t stop him from keeping my lessons based in what I want to learn . He weaves what I bring to him , in with what will help me at the moment , on top of what I need to know for the future with out a hiccup ... he is a musician at heart and it shows .

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Bo Seamon

FAQs

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to talk on the phone or via FaceTime/zoom to meet, and get an overview of the students past history with music, however small or extensive, and learn what music they love/inspired them to play! This is also a chance to discuss what lessons might look like, what materials would be good to get, and look at scheduling a first lesson.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Associates degree in music performance and technology, years of playing on stage, on the road, and in the studio!
How did you get started doing this type of work?
Over the years I’ve had people see me play and ask if I teach—I started teaching lessons at 15!

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