"Thank you Bob Daniels, for teaching me the banjo and everything else. I could not have done any of this if it wasn't for you."
~ Rory Modlinski, Professional Musician - Nashville, Tennessee
Bob Daniels teachers at Uncle Bob's Music Center. (If you are wondering, Bob Daniels is NOT Uncle Bob.)
For over four decades Uncle Bob's has been the family owned, trusted, and reliable source for quality new & used guitars, drums, keyboards, and pro-audio in the metro Milwaukee area. They pride themselves on expert and personal service to back every sale.
Bob Daniels: Bob has been playing banjo professionally for over 30 years and has many songs and instrumentals to his credit. In 2007, American Made Banjo Company issued "Bob Daniels Signature series" banjo strings to commemorate Bob's world class speed record on Five string banjo. Bob has performed in Broadway productions and on live radio.
Glenda aka "Banjo Betty":
Glenda has been a practitioner of various art forms for over 30 years. Having grown up surrounded by artists and musicians, she developed an interest in banjo at a very young age. Specializing in chord melody and harmony background, she also places an emphasis on a jazz theory approach. Glenda has been working with Bob and Chris on the Trifecta Banjo Association project since early 2010.
Chris:
Even from an early age, Chris has always been in tune with music. Raised by a multi-instrumentalist father and music teacher mother, and alongside a brother currently pursuing a degree in music, musical talent and experience has guided him through the piano, drums, guitar, bass, and finally to the bright 5-string wonder that is the banjo. Pulling from all these diverse sources, Chris attempts to bring more than just traditional stylings to the banjo. Along with Bob and Glenda, They'll put on a unique musical experience you won't find anywhere else!
Starting at the age of 12, Rory learned from local banjo player - Bob Daniels, who studied with Earl Scruggs, to play the banjo, mandolin and the basic skills necessary to master the guitar, bass, bouzouki, fiddle, and piano. Since then, Rory has made it his personal mission to gain experience in all aspects of musical performance.
Rory has many years of experience working with musicians at Irish Fest and the Irish Cultural and Heritage Center as a stage manager and sound engineer.
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