Don Van Palta, "The Flying Dutchman,"is justly considered by many to be one of the best banjo players in the world. Inducted into the Four String Banjo Performance Hall of Fame in 2004, he is respected not only as a major entertainment talent, but also as a world class teacher.  He has developed a series of instructional DVD and video tapes and books that anyone can benefit from.

The breadth of "The Flying Dutchman's" talent and wide experience shine through in his performances and his writings.

Don's wealth of instructional materials is a substantial resource for any banjo player.

Now You Can Play The Banjo, Program 1, 2, 3

Like having a plectrum banjo teacher in your own home!

Don Van Palta has created three exceptional instruction programs, filled with good advice, wit, playing tips, and his own philosophies on life. Available in Vido and DVD format.

Each easy-to-follow program, containing several lessons and 3 hours of video, comes with its own instruction book.

Programs 1, 2 and 3: $65.00 each +$5.00 S&H )
Set of 3 Programs: $180.00, FREE U.S. shipping, plus a FREE Van Palta CD of your choice.

101 Great Plectrum Solos, Books 1 through 6

Now you can learn the playing style of the famed "Flying Dutchman" himself. For the exclusive use of his students, Don Van Palta has created a series of Solo Books, each with 101 songs, to supplement his highly successful teaching videos and DVDs. Learn how to play the songs that made him a fixture for years at the legendary "Mickie Finn's" in San Diego. That's a total of over 600 songs!

Click here for an alphabetical listing of the 600+ tunesin all 6 solo books.

Solo Books 1 - 6: $65.00 each + $5.00 S&H

Full set of 6 Solo Books, FREE shipping PLUS the Van Palta CD of your choice. $360.00

Sing-A-Long Party

A great selection of American and Irish songs. Plus a collection of well known Christmas Carols. 100 songs arranged in good singing keys in spiral bound book, plus a master lyrics booklet in bold, easy to read print.

Spiral Bound Book with accompanying Lyrics Booklet:
$65.00 + $5.00 S&H

Dixie & You, Volumes 1 and 2

Play along with the professional Dixieland band, "The Natural Gas Jazz Band". Chord charts and CD's allow you to accompany the well known Natural Gas Jazz Band. Whether the band plays hot and fast or slow and sweet, you can stay right with them as you read the original chord charts.

Dixie and You, Volume 1 (Silver Anniversary) and 2 (Forever).
Music book plus "Natural Gas Jazz Band" CD
$39.00 + $5.00 S&H each

Van Palta Lessons and Arrangement: Video and DVD Formats.

Over 70 arrangments presented in lesson format by Don Van Palta himself. Each is a comprehensive lesson. Each tune is first played up to tempo and then each measure is analyzed and played slowly. Don thoroughly explores, explains and demonstrates the techniques for each arrangement, measure by measure. Don's recorded lessons are excellent!

Video: $30.00 each / min. of 3
DVD: $40.00 each / min. of 3
+ $5.00 S&H
FREE SHIPPING for orders over $100.00

• Live Holland/America msMaasdam Performance Video

• Live Performance at 1985 Seattle Rally

Live performances by "The Flying Dutchman" himself. These

55 minute performances are an opportunity to more fully appreciate the scope of Don Van Palta's talent. His wit and humor are on display as much as is his legendary banjo-playing talent. DVD: $45.00 + $5.00 S&H

"Banjo Man" Artist Plaque

First in an artist series entitled "Musicians," this limited edition plaque (approx. 9" x 12") was modeled after Don Van Palta's beloved uncle. Artist Michele Carra produced only 250 of these pieces. Gallery value: $325.00. Our price: $225.

"Banjo Man" - $225.00 (Free shipping in U.S.)

Don Van Palta CD's and DVD's

• The Flying Dutchman: This CD combines two of Don's complete previously recorded albums: "Beethoven to Beatles by Banjo" and "The Dutchman Flies Again."
  Double CD Set: $20.00 plus $4.00 S&H
   
• Clap Your Hands: Don Va n Palta on plectrum banjo and Charlie Khederian on tenor banjo. Don and Charlie admirably and enthusiastically display their mastery of their instruments and music on this rollicking CD. The tremolos are perfection; the renditions are flawless. CD   $16.00 plus $4.00 S&H
   
• Alive and Pickin:Van Palta makes it clear why he is a Banjo Hall of Fame performer with his CD, "Alive & Kickin'." His renditions are flawless .. as we expect from this talented artist.
  CD $16.00 plus $4.00 S&H
   
• Don Van Palta At Mickie Finn's:
  So you like that good old fashioned music and a bit of humor? A little Speak-Easy nostalgia? Then this wacky and raucous CD is for you. Thank you, Don, for reissuing this rendition of the Mickie Finn's tribute to George M. Cohan's "Yankee Doodle" songs!
  CD $16.00 plus $4.00 S&H