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Béla Fleck on the Banjo, His Journey, and Handling Success | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
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Béla Fleck on the Banjo, His Journey, and Handling Success | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
Ryen Russillo›
Aug 28, 202539:331.8K views
Russillo is joined by Béla Fleck to discuss how he chose the banjo, his path to success, and what it’s like to have other artists look up to him.
(0:00) Welcome to The Ryen Russillo Podcast!
(4:03) How did you become proficient at the banjo?
(6:30) When did you feel like you were taking this instrument in a different direction?
(12:44) How did your plan differ from the outcome?
(19:07) On the magic of performing live
(27:02) What did playing with bigger bands do for your awareness?
(29:27) What does it mean to you that other artists look up to you?
(31:37) Do you have to be obsessed to reach greatness?
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Host: Ryen Russillo
Guest: Béla Fleck
Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, Mike Wargon, and Jonathan Frias
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