Welcome to the student page.  This page will have short videos and written pieces to help my existing students in their practice.  If you don’t see a lesson we covered here but would like me to add it – please let me know at our next session!

Videos

Chord changing basics: Reviews the 1 4 and 5 chords along with the Church Cadence 

Major Scale practice: Overview of Major scales played Straight, in Skipping 3rds, and Running 3rds all in two octaves

Bluegrass Chop: Overview of the basic bluegrass chop chord and left hand muting

Beginner Technique – Thumb Position: Overview of how to hold the mandolin with your left hand