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CLAWHAMMER BANJO ACTUALLY! I'm a Freshgrass 2025 finalist and played with Adam Hurt, Bela Fleck, etc! I'm a college student at Berklee College of Music in the American Roots program and have been play
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About Bayla
Hailing from Leicester, North Carolina, Bayla Davis is an exceptional tour-de-force in traditional Appalachian music. Beginning her musical journey at just 6 years old in the Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM) program, she has spent well over a decade mastering the deep, driving rhythms of the clawhammer banjo. Her profound talent has taken her far beyond the mountains, earning her prominent stages at major national festivals and events including MerleFest, the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA), and Béla Fleck’s Blue Ridge Banjo Camp. Recognized nationwide as a premier voice of her generation in roots music, Bayla has been featured on NPR’s From the Top and showcased in its Where Music Lives film series. Studying under master mentors and blending deep respect for traditional old-time phrasing with a modern, versatile touch, Bayla represents the absolute peak of clawhammer artistry—making her uniquely equipped to pass down an authentic, soulful, and joyful masterclass in the craft.
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Taking clawhammer banjo lessons from Bayla Davis offers a unique combination of deep traditional roots, high-level musical recognition, and relatable passion for the instrument:
Authentic Old-Time Expertise: With well over a decade of dedicated clawhammer playing experience, Bayla brings a rich understanding of the rhythmic "groove" and traditional phrasing that defines the clawhammer technique.
Acclaimed Performance Background: Having performed on renowned stages such as MerleFest, IBMA, and Béla Fleck's Blue Ridge Banjo Camp, she provides real-world performance insights and techniques tested in top-tier bluegrass and old-time settings.
Nationally Recognized Talent: Featured on NPR's From the Top and awarded a prestigious From the Top Learning & Media Lab Fellowship, Bayla is recognized across the country as one of traditional music's standout young standard-bearers. Approachable and Inspiring Teaching: Her focus on accessible, fun learning—combined with her experience playing everything from entry-level open-back banjos to professional instruments—makes her particularly great at breaking down foundational clawhammer techniques for students of all levels.
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- 5h: ₱10
- 10h: ₱20
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This first lesson offered with Bayla will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
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