Online Private Mandolin Lessons

Mandolin Lessons * 45+ YEARS EXPERIENCE. OVER 80K LESSONS AND 1000s OF STUDENTS.

I DO WHAT OTHER TEACHERS CAN'T OR WON'T DO.

* I TEACH SKILLS
While other teachers waste your time, money and enthusiasm teaching you bits and pieces of songs, favorite tunes and party pieces........

* I GIVE YOU A START THAT WILL KEEP YOU PLAYING FOR LIFE!!

* I teach all ages (12 and up), levels and styles. I concentrate on developing real world skills that will allow students to be successful at auditions, jam sessions and open mic nights.....or just be a good social player for fun at a family get together.

I have a structured program that will take you from an absolute beginner to wherever you want to go, be it social playing, to amateur band, or industry pro.

* I teach or have knowledge of just about any style. Styles/interests include: Jazz, Classical, Latin, Fusion, Blues, Folk, Country, Bluegrass, Classic Rock, Funk, Soul, Neo Soul, 50s Rock, 60s pop, 70s rock.

*************GET SOME ADVICE BEFORE BUYING A MANDOLIN. CHEAP BADLY MADE ONES ARE VERY DIFFICULT TO PLAY!************



Like the Ukulele the mandolin has made it’s way into the pop mainstream. Rod Stewarts’ “Maggie May” and R.E.Ms’ “losing my religion” are two well known examples. Led Zeppelin featured quite a lot of mandolin on their first few albums. Classical Mandolin orchestras were, and still are popular, and it's well known as a folk instrument in Irish traditional and American bluegrass.

My approach to teaching this instrument is similar to social guitar playing; learn some basic chords and strums to start with, move on to more advanced chords and strums for band playing, and decide what inspires you most .

Some people like to explore the world of Irish music and play jigs and reels; reading music is a great aid to achieving this……..others like the bluegrass/newgrass path and learn to improvise their own solos.

Mandolin is a highly versatile instrument with high profile players in styles as diverse as: Classical, Jazz, Bluegrass , Modern folk, Pop/top 40 and Celtic based styles.

**** WHO WOULD BEST BENEFIT FROM MY LESSONS AND TEACHING STYLE ****

** ADULT SOCIAL PLAYERS
I tend to specialise in mature age adults.

NEVER TOO OLD
I teach a lot of adults who have found it’s far easier than they thought using my methods.

But lot of adults suffer from the “I’m too old” syndrome….I’m here to tell you that adults make the great students. They’re more focused than kids, and understand that if you put in a bit of work you will be rewarded.

They do have a few slight physical problems because of years of work injuries, RSIs, and old sporting injuries.

I take it slowly, and at a pace your hand feels comfortable with. 

** DEDICATED STUDENTS WHO WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY AT SOME LEVEL.


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