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,...
In this month’s episode, Magnus and Hayes are discussing:
- What is the best low-cost or "budget" instrument you've played?
- What is your favorite instrument shop and why?
- Do you perform any mandolin maintenance/repair yourself or take it to a luthier?
- Magnus's new lesson for the...
Welcome to a fun and engaging mandolin lesson for the popular fiddle tune "Red Haired Boy"!
This tune is part of the music traditions of bluegrass, old-time, Ireland and Scotland. It’s a must know fiddle tune!
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player looking to refine your...
In this month’s episode, Magnus and Hayes are discussing:
- How do you visualize scales on the mandolin and guitar? Boxes, finger patterns, etc.
- Does anyone have a favorite app they use for practice?
- Magnus’s new lesson release for I’ve...
Play a harmony with a "Magnus-touch" for this classic bluegrass tune. Here presented on the octave mando.
In this lesson, we'll explore the harmony to "Lonesome Moonlight Waltz" by the iconic Bill Monroe, played on the octave mandolin. Still, the harmony also plays very well on...
Are you looking to build your jazz vocabulary and master the art of jazz improvisation? Look no further!
In this video lesson , I guide you through the jazz standard “I’ve Found a New Baby” written by Jack Palmer & Spencer Williams.
This iconic piece, first released in...
In this month’s episode, Magnus and Hayes are discussing:
- Do you use a tone-guard for your mandolin? Why or why not?
- Do you know how to learn a song by ear? If so, how did you acquire this skill?
- Magnus’s new lesson release for the Martin Taylor Jazz lick
- Guitar Club:...
In this lesson, I show you how to play the harmony for a traditional Swedish fiddle tune called Hultkläppens Am Polska (the A-minor polska by Hultklappen).
This dance tune is from the region of Bergsjö, Hälsingland.
The harmony is quite interesting. It uses some...
In this video, I want to show you a clean jazz lick in the key of F-major.
This lick is a standard jazz 2-5-1 line I learned from the Scottish jazz guitarist Martin Taylor.
This phrase will expand your jazz vocabulary to improve your soloing and improvisation skills. It is an...
In this week’s episode, Magnus and Hayes are discussing:
- What is one of the most frustrating things you’ve had to overcome in music and how did you do it
- What does your practice routine look like right now?
- What type of pick do you prefer and why?
- Magnus's new lesson for...
