In this podcast episode, Hayes Griffin and Magnus Zetterlund discuss the interesting subject of contest playing. Why do it? How to apply? What to focus on?
It's not only a general discussion; they also look deeper at Hayes's successful adventure when he placed 2nd at Walnut Valley...
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 Prélude.
Enhance your solo repertoire to impress your family and friends. Perfect for those moments when they ask you...
Welcome to my mandolin tutorial for the classic tune "Red Haired Boy"!
This tune is part of the music traditions of bluegrass, old-time, Ireland and Scotland. It’s a must know fiddletune!
Whether you're a beginner looking to expand your repertoire or an intermediate player seeking a...
Magnus interviews mandolin player Patricia Cleary from Seattle in this month's episode. She's a member of Mandolin Secrets Academy and talks about her way of keeping focus and showing up for the mandolin daily with Magnus's guidance.
It's inspiring to listen to her interesting view on...
In this mandolin video lesson, I show you how to play a traditional Swedish fiddle tune called Triolpolska efter Kristian Oskarsson (Triplet polska after Kristian Oskarsson). This dance tune is from the region of Jämtland.
We are playing a bassline emphasising beat 1 and 3, the most...
In this video lesson, I show you how to play a more advanced jazz melody style on the mandolin, combining single-note melody with chord punches. The tune demonstrated is the jazz standard "I've Found a New Baby," written by Jack Palmer and Spencer Williams.
This iconic piece, first...
This week I´m featured on the Mandolin Mondays video series hosted by Mandolin Cafe and David Benedict.
Here are their notes:
Returning to Mandolin Mondays this week, we're joined by Mandolin Secrets man himself, Magnus Zetterlund, all the way from Sweden playing this Nordic folk tune...
This month’s episode was recorded in a car, and Magnus and Hayes are having a discussion about:
- Hayes’s visit to Sweden
- The Grenna Bluegrass Festival
- Leading workshops for players at different levels
- Playing good bluegrass breaks
- The art of slow and...
Play this driving dance tune from the rich tradition of Nordic Folk music, on mandolin and octave mandolin.
In this mandolin video lesson, I show you how to play a traditional Swedish fiddle tune called Triolpolska efter Kristian Oskarsson (Triplet polska after Kristian Oskarsson). This...
In this month’s episode, Magnus interviews one of Europe’s top bluegrass musicians, Ondra Kozák, from the Czech Republic. He plays mandolin, guitar, fiddle/violin, dobro, bass, etc.
The episode is full of good tips from a professional music maker, and there is...
Dive into the world of bluegrass mandolin with my "Adam Steffey Hero Licks" tutorial!
Spice up your soloing with a killer lick from the master of bluegrass mandolin.
In this lesson, we’ll break down a signature lick and technique of mandolin legend Adam Steffey. I got it from a...
Looking to play jazz chords on the mandolin and master jazz back-up rhythm? Look no further!
In this video lesson, I guide you through the chords and rhythm for the jazz standard “I’ve Found a New Baby,” written by Jack Palmer & Spencer Williams.
This iconic piece,...
