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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