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Victor Furtado

24 year old clawhammer banjo player, teacher, and performer living in Nashvile TN.
Recipient of Steve Martin's Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass.

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About Victor

Victor Furtado is a 24 year old clawhammer banjo player whose innovative playing style and unique sound has earned him many accolades including the prestigious Steve Martin prize for excellence in banjo and bluegrass.Born in Virginia and spending his childhood summers at fiddlers conventions alongside his 8 older siblings, Victor grew up in a musically rich environment. Victor took to learning clawhammer banjo at age 9. With an untamable addiction to the banjo, a wide array of musical influences and being mainly self taught, he was quickly rising on scene as a skilled and exciting banjo player.Victor has appeared on the Grand Ole Opry, Woodsongs Old-time Radio Hour, and performed alongside the likes of Nate Leath, Billy Strings, Mark Schatz, Noam Pikelny, and Jake Eddy to name a few.Victor has released 3 of his own albums and most recently released an instrumental album with Jake Eddy.You can catch Victor performing, teaching, and sharing his unique style of playing all around the world, or in his home town of Nashville TN.

Banjo lessons with Victor

Discover the Art of Clawhammer Banjo!Hello! If you're ready to dive into the soulful realm of clawhammer banjo, you're in the right place. I have been teaching for 10 years, and hold a bachelors degree in performance from Berklee college of music. I specialize in Old-time tunes, Claw-grass techniques, and applying clawhammer to other genres.I teach in various different formats :🔹 In Person: I teach right here from my home studio in Nashville TN, lessons are $60 per hour. This is the most effective way to learn.🔹 Zoom Sessions: If you aren't close to Nashville, i also do online lessons. Another great way to get a hands on learning experience🔹 Banjo Camps: I teach at a number of banjo camps, go back to my website home and click on Tour to see where you can catch me! These camps are amazing, you will get to learn from not only me, but other incredible teacher. On top of that, you'll meet tons of other aspiring banjo players and musicians.🔹 Patreon Community: Join a thriving banjo community on my Patreon page, featuring exclusive content, tips, and a network of fellow enthusiasts. I post 3+ instructional videos every month, and also offer lesson bundles, this is a great way to learn, and also the most affordable route🔹 Youtube channel: If you want to learn, but don't want to cough up any money, please check out my youtube channel, I have many lessons completely free of charge.📈 Ready to Elevate Your Banjo Playing?

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Victor Furtado is a 24 year old clawhammer banjo player whose innovative playing style and unique sound has earned him many accolades including the prestigious Steve Martin prize for excellence in banjo and bluegrass.Born in Virginia and spending his childhood summers at fiddlers conventions alongside his 8 older siblings, Victor grew up in a musically rich environment. Victor took to learning clawhammer banjo at age 9. With an untamable addiction to the banjo, a wide array of musical influences and being mainly self taught, he was quickly rising on scene as a skilled and exciting banjo player.Victor has appeared on the Grand Ole Opry, Woodsongs Old-time Radio Hour, and performed alongside the likes of Nate Leath, Billy Strings, Mark Schatz, Noam Pikelny, and Jake Eddy to name a few.Victor has released 3 of his own albums and most recently released an instrumental album with Jake Eddy.You can catch Victor performing, teaching, and sharing his unique style of playing all around the world, or in his home town of Nashville TN.

🎵 Discover the Art of Clawhammer Banjo: Elevate Your Musical Journey! 🎶Hello! If you're ready to dive into the soulful sounds of the clawhammer banjo, you're in the right place. I have been teaching for 10 years, and hold a bachelors degree in performance from Berklee college of music. I specialize in Old-time tunes, Claw-grass techniques, and applying clawhammer to other genres.I teach in various different formats :🔹 In Person: I teach right here from my home studio in Nashville TN, lessons are $50 per hour. This is the most effective way to learn.🔹 Zoom Sessions: If you aren't close to Nashville, i also do online lessons. Another great way to get a hands on learning experience🔹 Banjo Camps: I teach at a number of banjo camps, go back to my website home and click on Tour to see where you can catch me! These camps are amazing, you will get to learn from not only me, but other incredible teacher. On top of that, you'll meet tons of other aspiring banjo players and musicians.🔹 Patreon Community: Join a thriving banjo community on my Patreon page, featuring exclusive content, tips, and a network of fellow enthusiasts. I post 3+ instructional videos every month, and also offer lesson bundles, this is a great way to learn, and also the most affordable route🔹 Youtube channel: If you want to learn, but don't want to cough up any money, please check out my youtube channel, I have many lessons completely free of charge.📈 Ready to Elevate Your Banjo Playing?