Players info

Welcome to the information pages for bluegrass musicians, specifically those who are just starting out or who are new to the UK bluegrass scene. These pages contain advice on buying and playing instruments, finding teachers, jamming and festivals.

Instrument guides

Teachers and lessons

Teachers and those seeking lessons are invited to post on our forum. The Teachers and Lessons section allows you to connect with other pickers who are seeking help or willing to offer advice.

Membership of our forum is completely free. Please read this topic on how best to use our teachers section before posting.

Jams and festivals

If you are new to bluegrass jams you may like our jamming guide which offers tips and advice on how to find sessions and get up to speed.

The Jam Sessions section of our forum advertises existing jams and can be used to find pickers to start a new session in your area. Membership of the forum is completely free. Please read this topic about how best to use the jam sessions section before posting.

Our maps section is a useful way to quickly identify jams and festivals that run in your area.

Our calendar and festival guide list all the festivals and picking weekends happening over the year.