Chuck

Although building banjos require most of Chuck's time, sometimes he emerges from the shop for other activities.  He enjoys flower gardening, reading, photography and art.  He loves cats and they love him.  Browsing at the book store and a good cup of coffee offer him a nice "mini-vacation".  As Pawpaw of this growing family, he is a "brick" to turn to for encouragement and guidance.  Most animals love him, and they are featured in  "THE REST OF THE LEE FAMILY ".

Tammy

It's a good thing Tammy likes to sand.  She is involved heavily in the finishing aspect of each Lee Banjo.  She also helps with parts production and paperwork.  She has her own personal table saw for making rim caps!  Tammy enjoys praying for the future owners of each Lee Banjo.  When she is not working in the banjo shop, she is involved home-schooling her children, helping with her grandchildren, and now getting to know Nate's old mandolin.    When Nate gave her a lesson, she found out what an incredible teacher he is.  Soon she will be able to try tenor banjo, when Chuck completes her new one, the first of a line. 

Rachel

Our daughter Rachel lives nearby with her husband Scott and three adopted children. From Guatemala, came 2 year old Jayden, and from Liberia came Micah, 5, and Lillian, 7. Lillian is deaf, so we are learning sign language. To follow along with their adventure, the link to their blog is HERE. 

Brandon

Brandon and his wife Gabrielle live just two houses away from us right here in Ovilla. We enjoy seeing Christian, 4, and Damian, born in October 2007, frequently. Brandon is a qualified Journeyman plumber, tattoo artist and guitar player. Gabrielle is an RN and also sings and plays guitar. Her Dad has played guitar and resonator banjo for years.

Nate

Nate calls Lyons, Colorado his home, but his travels take him to festivals and workshops regionally and beyond. After spending his childhood locally immersed in music, and then 2 years of music at South Plains College, he is now a member of the Alan Munde Gazette, and a regular with Steve Smith's "Hard Road" band. He is recording for both bands, with CD's soon to be released. Fiddle and Mandolin are his strongest instruments, but it seems like he can play them all. He has a special Banjo his Dad made for him, dubbed the "Blue Dragon" by Wayne Shrubsall. Yes, it is blue. And he plays it nicely. 

Bonnie

At 16, Bonnie is artistic, fun and quirky. Pause long enough and she'll paint some henna on your foot or hand. She has just begun her first semester of community college. Nate has encouraged her to pick back up her fiddle, and she is doing well. She has saved every penny and recently purchased a cello. She loves travel and is considering International Studies. 

Isaac

Isaac is 14, and has assembled almost every Chuck Lee Banjo rim built. When he's not helping in the shop, he’s doing his math and actually understanding it, or drawing great Anime figures. He is inspired by Ocarina playing and wants to take up keyboard. He is also a great Boy Scout, very active in community service.

Johnny

Now 12, Johnny is tackling guitar, both electric and acoustic. His teacher says, "With a name like Johnny Lee, he HAS to play well." He also enjoys Scouting, assisting at the Zoo and drawing. He is popular among his friends and loves to watch Star Trek reruns or British comedies. 

Tate

Tate is s a proud 8 and definitely a "herd animal". He knows his weekday by "when he will see who". He will be starting fiddle lessons again soon, (we certainly own a fiddle of every size for his use), and is quite artistic, perhaps from watching his brothers. He is also a big help with his nephews, who are not much younger than he is!