Banjo Licks
Break out of your Banjo Rut
Break out of your Banjo Rut

Break out of your Banjo Rut

Go beyond tabs—train your ear, master licks, and play like the pickers you admire with 400+ lessons designed for real musical freedom.

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See Why 200+ Students Worldwide Love Banjo Licks

Real stories from real members—find out how Banjo Licks helped them level up their playing, build confidence, and have more fun with their music!

Versatility. Musicality. Confidence.

Our method of learning focuses on giving you a well-rounded understanding of every aspect the music you're playing so that every new lick or tune you learn expands your overall versatility, musicality, and confidence. 




Included in your membership:

Pro-Level Instruction

Learn from Bennett Sullivan, a seasoned pro who's shared the stage with icons like Steve Martin, Del McCoury, Billy Strings, and more.

Monthly Lesson 'Drop'

At the beginning of every month 12+ new lessons will be added to the library, focused on melody, backup, and licks—delivered in our signature 'Song Experiences' method for a rounded-out learning journey.

300+ High Quality Lessons

Access 300+ video lessons covering everything from licks to full songs, plus our exclusive 'Song Experiences' method that takes you from start to finish learning tunes, licks and backup for deeper understanding and context.

Variety of Songs & Styles

Explore the versatility of each banjo lick as we show you how to apply it across different songs and styles. You’ll get song suggestions and real-life examples, making each lick much more practical and fun to play.

Multiple Tempos

Get the perfect tempo for every step of your practice: each lick is played at fast, slow, and super-slow speeds, and our video player lets you adjust the speed to suit your learning pace.

Tab with Every Lick

Even though we encourage learning by ear we know this is a process. Every lick comes with a detailed tab to help you through the trickiest parts. 

Downloadable Backing Tracks

Practice with pro-level guitar backing tracks in high definition to tighten up your timing and make every practice session more effective.

Bonus Instruction

Go beyond the basics with helpful bonus PDFs like 'Why Learn Licks' and 'How to Use Tabs Effectively.' These extra resources give you a deeper understanding of your instrument and the learning process.

Exclusive Savings on Accessories

As a Banjo Licks member, you’ll get exclusive 15% discounts on banjo accessories like strings, capos, straps, and picks from our trusted partner, the Banjo Studio.

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Meet Bennett Sullivan, Founder of Banjo Licks

Meet Bennett Sullivan, Founder of Banjo Licks

Bennett Sullivan is a highly sought-after banjo player and session musician. He’s performed alongside legends like Steve Martin, Martin Short, Billy Strings, Del McCoury, Sam Bush, Bela Fleck, Tony Trischka, Ben Sollee, Woody Platt, Shannon Whitworth, Weird Al Yankovic, Elle King, Balsam Range, Darren Nicholson, The Falco Brothers, John Sebastian, Maria Muldaur, Geoff Muldaur, Jim Kweskin, and many more.


Bennett’s banjo playing can be heard on the hit series Poker Face, as well as in The Greatest Showman and Bright Star on Broadway. His diverse experience in both the studio and on stage gives him a unique perspective that enriches his teaching.


With over 11,000 students on his YouTube channel and hundreds more through online lessons and workshops, Bennett has a proven track record of helping banjo players of all levels progress and find their own musical voice.

Look inside the full lesson library with 400+ lessons. 

Rely on our lesson library to guide your learning journey -  featuring categories like the Song Experiences, Artist Licks, Technique Exercises, Bluegrass Basics, Kick-offs and Endings, Backup Licks, Traditional Licks, Modern Licks & More!

Artist Licks - Note-for-note transcriptions of famous licks

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Pricing

Monthly Membership

✅ Over 350 hi-def banjo lessons on licks, backup, melody, musicality, and technique.

✅ New lessons monthly

✅ Tab for every lick lesson

✅ Bluegrass Basics Course: Master the Foundations

✅ Song Experiences: Melody, Backup, & Licks for Popular Bluegrass Standards

✅ Backing Tracks and Audio Files


All for less than $4 a week!

$19/month

Annual Membership

🤘 Save $48 with a yearly subscription.


✅ Over 350 hi-def banjo lessons on licks, backup, melody, musicality, and technique.

✅ New lessons monthly

✅ Tab for every lick lesson

✅ Bluegrass Basics Course: Master the Foundations

✅ Song Experiences: Melody, Backup, & Licks for Popular Bluegrass Standards

✅ Backing Tracks and Audio Files


All for less than $4 a week!

$180/YEAR
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Bluegrass to the MAX

Learn bluegrass vocabulary the way the pros played it. 


From 1st gen legends like Earl Scruggs & Don Reno to present day legends like Scott Vestal and Tony Trischka, you’ll be sounding like a legit bluegrass picker in no time!


Check out this bangin' lick by the OG himself, Mr. Earl Scruggs 👉

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Beginners, we got you.

With our 20 part beginner series, we’ll get you started from the very basics. Did we mention it’s free? Click here to get instant access 👇

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Banjo Licks?

Banjo Licks is an online lesson platform created to help bluegrass banjo players become more confident, versatile, and musical through learning fundamentals, ear-training, rhythm, and vocabulary.

Is Banjo Licks for beginners?

Yes! There are many beginner licks available in the library and with the Song Experiences you can learn popular bluegrass jam tunes from the basic melody up to advanced licks. Don't miss out on our free 20-part beginner series!

Are there any licks for advanced players?

Absolutely. You can sort the licks by difficulty and there are many licks that will challenge even the most advanced student.

Do you store my credit card information?

No, we do not store your credit card information. Payments are handled by Stripe, one of the leading payment processors. Companies like Amazon, Google, and Zoom use Stripe.

Can I use my mobile phone?

Yes, simply navigate to banjolicks.com on your mobile device's browser and log into the platform there. With a strong internet connection, you will have complete access to the lessons.

Can I cancel any time?

Yes, just go to your dashboard by clicking the button in the top right corner with your initials or photo. Or, you can email support@banjolicks.com and we will help you out.

See Why 200+ Students Worldwide Love Banjo Licks

Real stories from real members—find out how Banjo Licks helped them level up their playing, build confidence, and have more fun with their music!

Ease of Site Navigation

Ease of Site Navigation

by Bill K.

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Breaking Free Of Tab

Breaking Free Of Tab

by Dan G.

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Becoming a Better Improvisor

Becoming a Better Improvisor

by Rachel B.

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Slowing Down & Listening

Slowing Down & Listening

by Scott S.

1:19

Licks and Songs

Licks and Songs

by Mike J.

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A Different Approach

A Different Approach

by Mark M.

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