If you love the rippling drive of a 5-string banjo in a bluegrass band, and wondered if you could do that, this course will get you started. No prior musical experience required. You will need a playable 5-string banjo, thumbpick, two fingerpicks, and an electronic tuner. If you don’t already have a banjo, expect to spend about $350 to get started. Your instructor is a full-time aviation maintenance instructor who also plays banjo and resonator guitar in two local bands.