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Part 2: Béla Fleck on the Banjo, His Journey, and Handling Success

Part 2: Béla Fleck on the Banjo, His Journey, and Handling Success

Update: 2025-08-28
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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?


Check us out on YouTube for exclusive clips, livestreams, and more at https://www.youtube.com/@RyenRussilloPodcast.


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Host: Ryen Russillo


Guest: Béla Fleck


Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, Mike Wargon, and Jonathan Frias

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Part 2: Béla Fleck on the Banjo, His Journey, and Handling Success

Part 2: Béla Fleck on the Banjo, His Journey, and Handling Success

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