Podcast Episode #38 Where do you find inspiration? podcast Mar 04, 2025

In this month’s episode, Magnus Zetterlund and Hayes Griffin are discussing:

  • Where do you find the songs/tunes that inspire you?
  • Do you have music goals for 2025?
  • Magnus’s new YouTube video where he shows his pedal board with mandolin effects. 
  • Hayes’s new metal guitar arrangement of Big
  • ...
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The Best Mandolin Mic For FX - Schertler DYN-M P48 gear youtube Feb 28, 2025

In this video, I show you a mandolin microphone that I use a lot. You attach the Schertler DYN-M P48 to the top of your mandolin. It’s a Plug’n’Play piece of equipment, and if you pair it with the Schertler YELLOW preamp, you are prepared for any amplification situation. Ideal for club gigs, jam ...

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Tutorial 3 // J. S. Bach Cello Suite #1 on mandolin classical mandolin lesson youtube Feb 04, 2025

 

Attention folk and bluegrass mandolinists! 

Dive into the world of classical music with this intermediate-level lesson on J.S. Bach's Cello Suite No. 1 BWV 1007 PrĂ©lude. 

In this series of lessons, you'll bridge the gap between traditional mandolin styles and classical masterpiece repertoire...

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Podcast Episode #37 Finding your own style with Radim Zenkl podcast Jan 28, 2025

In this month’s episode, Magnus interviews one of the most innovative mandolin players on the world, Radim Zenkl, from the Czech Republic. He plays a variety of styles and genres and has a career in both USA and Europe.

The episode is full of good tips from a professional music maker, and ther...

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Bluegrass Mandolin Lesson // Sierra Hull Lick bluegrass mandolin lesson youtube Jan 22, 2025

Play a remarkable mandolin phrase inspired by bluegrass virtuoso Sierra Hull! 

In this lesson, I'll break down a signature lick that adds some pro-level flair to your playing.

Whether you're a beginner looking to expand your skills or an intermediate player wanting to spice up your mandolin re...

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Mandolin With FX // Magnus Zetterlund youtube Jan 10, 2025

Happy New Year! ✨

I hope you are having a good start to 2025.

I'm back at work now, feeling recharged after the holidays.

My band Nordic got an "artist in residence" mission, and we are right now rehearsing for ten days in Ă–stersund, in northern Sweden.

I brought my pedal board running my...

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Podcast Episode #36 Holiday greetings and gear talk podcast Dec 23, 2024

In this podcast episode, Hayes Griffin and Magnus Zetterlund are discussing:

  • What music-related items are on your holiday wish list this year?
  • Does your mood affect your music playing or practice?
  • Are you joining the Mandolin Player’s Holiday Challenge?
  • Magnus’s new three-part arrangement
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Day 5 - Create Quality Videos | MANDOLIN PLAYERS HOLIDAY CHALLENGE (Your FREE 5-Day Video Course) christmas youtube Dec 16, 2024

Impress your family and friends with mandolin playing during the holidays. Register through the link below.
https://www.mandolinsecrets.com/holiday

Welcome to the MANDOLIN PLAYER'S HOLIDAY CHALLENGE.

This is a 5-day Video Course helping you:
Take your favorite holiday song and transform it into a...

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Day 4 - Pro Tips For Making Arrangements | MANDOLIN PLAYERS HOLIDAY CHALLENGE (Your FREE 5-Day Video Course) christmas youtube Dec 15, 2024

Impress your family and friends with mandolin playing during the holidays. Register through the link below.
https://www.mandolinsecrets.com/holiday

Welcome to the MANDOLIN PLAYER'S HOLIDAY CHALLENGE.

This is a 5-day Video Course helping you:
Take your favorite holiday song and transform it into a...

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Day 3 - Groove & Rhythm | MANDOLIN PLAYER'S HOLIDAY CHALLENGE (Your FREE 5-Day Video Course) christmas youtube Dec 14, 2024

Impress your family and friends with mandolin playing during the holidays. Register through the link below.
https://www.mandolinsecrets.com/holiday

Welcome to the MANDOLIN PLAYER'S HOLIDAY CHALLENGE.

This is a 5-day Video Course helping you:
Take your favorite holiday song and transform it into a...

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Day 2 - Double Stops | MANDOLIN PLAYER'S HOLIDAY CHALLENGE (Your FREE 5-Day Video Course) christmas youtube Dec 13, 2024

Impress your family and friends with mandolin playing during the holidays. Register through the link below.
https://www.mandolinsecrets.com/holiday

Welcome to the MANDOLIN PLAYER'S HOLIDAY CHALLENGE.

This is a 5-day Video Course helping you:
Take your favorite holiday song and transform it into a...

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Day 1 - Playing Songs | MANDOLIN PLAYER'S HOLIDAY CHALLENGE (Your FREE 5-Day Video Course) christmas youtube Dec 12, 2024

Impress your family and friends with mandolin playing during the holidays. Register through the link below.
https://www.mandolinsecrets.com/holiday

Welcome to the MANDOLIN PLAYER'S HOLIDAY CHALLENGE.

This is a 5-day Video Course helping you:
Take your favorite holiday song and transform it int...

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