Jeff Belding

Jeff Belding studied at The New England Conservatory and The College of Saint Rose, where he

received a Bachelor’s Degree in Studio Music. He studied banjo extensively with Roger Sprung, who mentored and inspired him to become a music instructor himself, teaching banjo, guitar and other stringed instruments in Upstate New York.

Continuing studies on banjo with Bill Keith, lead Jeff to further his knowledge of Music Theory and

its application to the instrument. It is in the spirit of passing on some of this knowledge of the late,

great Bill Keith to other banjo pickers, that Jeff continues to teach and write about music.

Jeff’s lifelong career in music has given him a diverse background in bluegrass, country, rock, jazz

and classical music styles. He has performed on the banjo for a multitude of studio projects

including: Frank Gadler’s (of NRBQ) most recent solo record Cause of You, The Willie Amrod Band

CD Everywhere Is Outta Town, Vito Petroccitto Jr’s The Yankee Song (25th Anniversary Edition),

Lise Winne’s Winged with Hopes CD and many others.

Since the age of nine in 1965, Jeff knew that music was his calling. Five decades later, Jeff continues

to spread his knowledge of music and bluegrass banjo in the form of this book (Volume Two) and two

prior books, New Techniques For 5 String Banjo, Volume 1 and 12 Songs Of Christmas, Duets for 5

String Banjo and Guitar (all available for purchase from amazon.com).

He currently lives in Chandler, Arizona where he can be found playing at local jams, blogging and pursuing

a career as an author and composer.

One of Jeff’s fondest memories was winning first place in the “New Twists For Banjo” original tune

contest in the 1980’s, judged by Tony Trischka. You can read all about it at www.jeffbelding.com.