Mandy Lynn Danzig is a transgender woman, clawhammer banjo player, and multi-instrumentalist who brings joy, groove, and deep musicality to old-time and roots music. A Utah State Champion on banjo (and several other instruments), Mandy is a Weber Mandolins sponsored artist and award-winning songwriter whose playing is rooted in tradition while staying playful, expressive, and alive.
Mandy’s music is deeply shaped by her life as a transgender woman, licensed therapist, and social-justice activist. Whether teaching, playing, or swapping tunes late into the night, Mandy brings warmth, humor, and a deep love of community into every space she enters
As a teacher, Mandy emphasizes rhythm, feel, and finding your banjo voice, creating a learning space that’s welcoming, affirming, and full of queer joy. Expect solid technique, clear explanations, laughter, and the reminder that banjo is supposed to feel good in your body.
