Sick of fumbling through tunes at jams? In this monthly workshop series, we’ll cut through the noise and actually learn how to make beginner and intermediate mandolin playing sound good.

Each month, we’ll dive into a new bluegrass standard. Together we’ll focus on:

• Proper mechanics – clean picking, good tone, and solid fundamentals.

• Double stops – adding richness and dimension to your melody lines.

• Building speed – step-by-step strategies to get you playing up to jam tempo without frying yourself.

 

This isn’t about endless noodling or pretending. It’s about really understanding how the melody works so you can show up to a jam and play it proficiently and confidently. Less improvising, more straight melody — the real foundation you need before you start flying.

By the end of each session, you’ll walk away with a tune you can bring straight to the circle, played clean, clear, and with authority.

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