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Welcome to the Fretted Instruments School
Folk Guitar and Banjo Lessons in New York City & Manhattan, NY
I have been giving Guitar and Banjo lessons to people at all levels; beginners, intermediate and advanced since 1970. I give music lessons on Bluegrass Banjo, Clawhammer Banjo and Acoustic Fingerstyle Folk Guitar in Manhattan, New York City. I've also published many articles on Acoustic Folk Guitar and Bluegrass Banjo. In addition to teaching different styles of Guitar and Banjo, I also teach Music Theory, Improvisation and Composition. Please check out the Guitar and Banjo videos below
— Jack Baker

Fretted Instruments School of Guitar Lessons and Banjo Lessons is considered by many known professionals as
"The Julliard In Its Field"
THE NEW YORKER MAGAZINE
Guitar and Banjo Videos
Windy & Warm

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Windy & Warm
01:23
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Freight Train
00:44
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