From Picking to Teaching – Jim Pankey Shares His Bluegrass Journey | TAS Knows People Podcast #18 episode artwork

EPISODE · May 13, 2025 · 1H 15M

From Picking to Teaching – Jim Pankey Shares His Bluegrass Journey | TAS Knows People Podcast #18

from The Acoustic Shoppe Knows People (A Podcast About Acoustic Instruments, Music, & Artists)

In this episode of TAS Knows People Podcast, we’re joined by the one and only Jim Pankey—banjo player, teacher, and beloved figure in the bluegrass community. Jim shares his story of getting started on banjo, building a music career, and why teaching and mentoring beginners is such a huge part of his mission today. Jim brings both humor and heart to this wide-ranging conversation. If you’ve ever learned from Jim online—or just love a good banjo story—this one’s for you.

In this episode of TAS Knows People Podcast, we’re joined by the one and only Jim Pankey—banjo player, teacher, and beloved figure in the bluegrass community. Jim shares his story of getting started on banjo, building a music career, and why teaching and mentoring beginners is such a huge part of his mission today. Jim brings both humor and heart to this wide-ranging conversation. If you’ve ever learned from Jim online—or just love a good banjo story—this one’s for you.

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