Banjos in Babylon

Banjos in Babylon

Teaching music is not the safe and boring occupation that many think it is. In fact, it can kill you. Yes, when you go through decades of high stress environments, hundreds of vicious children and neurotic parents, sudden heart attacks are not out of the picture. And that's not even counting the treacherous terrains of music festivals and camp-outs, where dangers like free beer and Celtic musicians lurk behind every corner. Banjos in Babylon takes you on a hair-raising journey into the world of freelance music teacher Braeden Lewis. You will be taken back in time when the first music was created, when cavemen Gak and Oog popularized the thumping stick, the world’s first musical instrument. You’ll be plunged into the after-hours scene at festivals, where insane characters like Fiddlin Rob conduct all night jams while drunk, while laying on their back in the dirt. Banjos in Babylon is an unforgettable collection of real-life experiences, and these stories will make you laugh, wince, and maybe even shed a tear. So kick your shoes off, pour a glass of wine, and join Braeden on his adventures in Babylon… and don’t forget your banjo!Special offer with purchase of this book: take a Zoom lesson with our instructors for FREE and learn any song! Just email us at contact@jamalong.org and mention Banjos in Babylon.The author welcomes reader comments and correspondence, feel free to email him at jamalongguy@gmail.com