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On tap from our Mandolin Workshop and Camps calendar: February 2-6 , 2026 - Mandolin with Simon Mayor - SOLD OUT, Halsway, Somerset, UK See [...]
MP3 of the Day From the Mandolin Cafe MP3 Library (https://www.mandolincafe.com/mp3/). Song title: Cluck Old Hen By: Cluck Old Hen by The [...]
A new mandolin family instrument has been added to The Music Emporium inventory: Gibson F4 (1915) View this item... [...]
MP3 of the Day From the Mandolin Cafe MP3 Library (https://www.mandolincafe.com/mp3/). Song title: Cinch up the Main Line By: Cinch up the [...]
A new MP3 has been added to the Mandolin Cafe MP3 page and podcast (https://www.mandolincafe.net/mp3). Song title: "Chvalozpev" By: Petr Vrobel - [...]
On tap from our Mandolin Workshop and Camps calendar: January 28 - Feb. 3, 2026 - Sierra Hull and Justin Moses African Safari Workshop, South [...]
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Mandolin Archive Style F4 Mandolin 10327 A new record has been added to the Mandolin Archive [...]
On tap from our Mandolin Workshop and Camps calendar: January 27-29, 2026 - Wernick Method Jam Class with Justin Gambrill Prior to ABA Bluegrass [...]
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Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by [...]
Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by [...]
Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by [...]
Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by [...]
Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by [...]
Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by [...]
Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by [...]
This week's mandolin breakdown by Matt C Bruno focuses on "Ain't Nobody Gonna Miss Me When I'm Gone." Originally recorded by Jimmy Martin, this bluegrass jam classic is a great [...]
If you're looking to improve your improv, this is the workshop for you. In this workshop, Matt C Bruno dives into how to use Children's songs to improve your improv [...]
In this week's breakdown, the focus is on the instrumental "Panhandle Rag" by Leon McAuliff, highlighting its AABA structure and common chord patterns. While not frequently played in jams, the [...]
Flop Eared Mule (also known as Long Eared Mule or Bluebell Polka) is a classic fiddle tune that dates back to 1854, originally published as the Detroit Schottische by Adam [...]
Forked Deer is one of those tunes that shows up in jams all over the place. it’s a ton of fun to play and a great workout for your fretting [...]
Gold Rush by Bill Monroe and Bryon Berline is a classic jam tune worth exploring. The post provides insight into its basic melody, harmony options, and chord voicing. Notably, it's [...]
After a few mandolin song / tune breakdowns, I thought it was time to get back to some mandolin techniques. Today’s mandolin technique breakdown is more of theory review on [...]
Matt C Bruno reviews how to play Arkansas Traveler in this Mandolin Song Breakdown The post Mandolin Song Breakdown: Arkansas Traveler first appeared on Matt C Bruno Music. [...]
Temperance Reel is a classic fiddle tune with Irish origins, also known as Teetotaler's Reel. It's derived from melodies like Billy in the Lowground and Blackberry Blossom, making it accessible [...]
Time for another “song I should know but never learned”. Today’s mandolin song breakdown focuses on East Tennessee Blues (sometimes called East Tennessee Rag). I first heard this tune done [...]
Octave mando is just a bigger mandolin - all the notes, sheet music, frets, etc... are exactly the same, it's just bigger! Octave mando is great for backing up your [...]
Are you stuck in first position? Here are 3 signs you're ready to break free and play up the neck. In this video, I cover: Why playing in unfamiliar keys [...]
// Join Magnus Zetterlund and Hayes Griffin as they wrap up 2025 and dive into the real work happening in practice rooms across the mandolin community. In this candid [...]
Here is a unique rendition of this timeless Disney classic, featuring Magnus Zetterlund on electric octave mandolin and Johan Eriksson Rapp on electric guitar. "When You Wish Upon A [...]
In this video I give you my three reasons why I think every mandolin player should play the octave mandolin. You may think this also applies to mandola and [...]
Master the essential fiddle tune slide technique with this comprehensive exercise! Learn how to smoothly slide into notes to give your fiddle tunes a more intermediate and advanced sound. [...]
Bring quality mandolin lessons anywhere you go! Keep Mandolin Secrets Academy in your pocket. In this video, I show you how to use our Smartphone App for Mandolin Secrets. [...]
🎃 In the Times of Halloween with ghosts, witches and monsters, here's a perfect melody for you! Learn to play "Trollens Brudmarsch" (The Trolls' Bridal March) on mandolin - a [...]
After months of practice, I did my first performance with a slide mandolin. I´m playing the blues classic It Hurts Me Too by Elmore James with my excellent keyboard [...]
Learn how to play the classic fiddle tune "Cold Frosty Morning" on mandolin! This tune has origins in Irish and Scottish music but is also popular among old-time and [...]
After 5 months of waiting and 4 weeks stuck in Swedish customs, my dream instrument has finally arrived! In this video, I'm unboxing my custom-made electric octave mandolin built [...]
9 Pieces for Mandolin have been published in 2024 by Edition 49. I have now started to make videos of all 9 pieces. [...]
The 12th ARTE International Mandolin Festival & Competition took place in October 2022. Roi Dayan from Israel won the first prize, Marine Moletto from France won the second prize, and [...]
