Tips & Tricks with Jens Kruger

Hot on the heels of Kristin Scott Benson's "Pick of the Week" segment, Jens Kruger brings you a mini series of tips and tricks - small bite-sized videos covering all manner of topics from wearing fingerpicks, stretching strings, using a capo, and much, much more! 

Click the playlist button in the top right of the video below to access all the videos! 

These videos are being released exclusively on Deering's Instagram, Facebook and YouTube channels, so head over and check in each week for the latest one!

As one-third of the Kruger Brothers, Jens is no stranger to Deering Banjo fans. He is an artist and a very close friend of the company. In his own right, Jens is a true master of his craft and has an unmatched knowledge of music and musical instruments. He understands the physics behind how they work and as such, understands how to make them sound how they need to sound. 

Plus he has a lot of fun doing it! Go check out these videos. 

So, why do we make these videos?
I recently found myself sitting in a room with Peghead Nation co-founder and wonderful human being, Teja Gherkin, who happened to be in San Diego on a personal visit. It is always a pleasure to see him and catch up, and naturally, the conversation took all manner of turns. One area we talked about for a while was the "why" behind what we do. 

What keeps us working for musical instrument manufacturers, or in Teja's case, working as Editor of Acoustic Guitar Magazine before starting the hugely successful online learning platform, Peghead Nation?

And in talking with Teja, the answer was simple; we all absolutely love being a source of joy for so many. In many cases, companies like Deering, Peghead Nation, and others are responsible for building the tools that fuel your passions. And, we are honored to be able to do so.

We hope that regardless of your job, circumstances, or anything going on in your life, you spend at least a small part of your day excited about getting home and picking up your banjo, or learning the next lesson, or watching Kristin's Pick of the Week!

That is what Deering has always strived to do, and we will continue to work to ensure it continues!