For nearly 40 years, Wanamaker Lewis has been a much-lauded professional musician in Philadelphia. www.wanamakerlewis.com
Available for guitar and banjo lessons (in person or virtual), live performances and music for special events.
11/02/2024
God has it been 40 years?!
This year marks the 40th anniversary of The Wanamaker Lewis Trio, my two-disc vinyl released in 1984.
This album featured Ron Greenstein on acoustic bass and tenor vocals, Richard Drueding on guitar and baritone vocals, some additional finger snaps by Robert Wakeley, and yours truly on guitar, banjo and lead vocals.
Happy anniversary, guys!
10/05/2024
Let me hear some of that rock and roll music……
Anybody know somebody that can fix, resolder and get horrible noises out of my Stratocaster? PM me if you do
06/29/2024
One of basketball’s greatest!
05/24/2024
Kinda liked him… then he hugged Nixon…….
04/19/2024
Anyone remember this guy?
Here's my rendition of Cannonball Rag by Merle Travis. It features the "Travis picking" technique which combines alternating bass notes and syncopated melodies.
Guitar and banjo lessons are available in the Philadelphia area or virtually. Please call (267) 975-2529 or visit www.wanamakerlewis.com for more information.
04/03/2024
Thank you, Lessonface for naming me Teacher of the Year 2023 in the Fingerstyle Guitar category!
Lessonface is the internet's premier platform for online music instruction. Visit my Lessonface instructor page to book your first lesson:
https://www.lessonface.com/instructor/wanamaker-lewis
04/02/2024
Mark your calendars! I will be performing at Bluegrass Bonanza! at Kelly Center on Saturday, April 27th.
The exciting lineup also includes Mark Schultz and the Wayne Rangers, Alfred Poor & The Havertown Irregulars, and Bluegrass Marching Band.
Doors open at 7:00 p.m. (7:30 show).
Advance discount tickets: Adults $20 ($30 at the door).
To purchase tickets, visit https://kellycenter.ticketleap.com/bluegrass-bonanza/
04/02/2024
This year marks the 40th anniversary of The Wanamaker Lewis Trio, my two-disc vinyl released in 1984.
This album featured Ron Greenstein on acoustic bass and tenor vocals, Richard Drueding on guitar and baritone vocals, some additional finger snaps by Robert Wakeley, and yours truly on guitar, banjo and lead vocals.
Happy anniversary, guys!
"Wanamaker Lewis has to be the best banjo picker to come out of Philadelphia in ages."
-Gene Shay, WXPN Folk Alley on Sirius XM Radio
My banjo students start off by learning the basic strum for old-timey material and common roll patterns for bluegrass. After those techniques have been mastered, they begin studying out of Earl Scruggs' book, "The Bible of Bluegrass Banjo Playing."
Banjo lessons are available in the Philadelphia area or virtually. Please call (267) 975-2529 or visit www.wanamakerlewis.com for more information.
04/02/2024
My name is Wanamaker Lewis. I am a professional musician based in Philadelphia who plays the banjo, acoustic guitar, electric guitar and drums.
I also teach guitar and banjo in my private home studio in Philadelphia as well as provide online lessons to students of all ages and levels.
I am currently accepting new students and am interested to learn more about your goals. Please call (267) 975-2529 or visit www.wanamakerlewis.com for more information about my rates and availability.
| Monday | 1:30pm - 8:30pm |
| Tuesday | 1:30pm - 8:30pm |
| Wednesday | 1:30pm - 8:30pm |
| Thursday | 1:30pm - 8:30pm |
