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Develop right-hand picking, fretting and melody playing with structured tuition.
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Browse tutors experienced in folk, bluegrass and classical mandolin styles.
About mandolin lessons
Mandolin lessons cover tremolo, cross-picking, chord accompaniment and melodic lead parts used in folk and bluegrass music.
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Mandolin lessons: what to expect
Players interested in folk, bluegrass or classical mandolin techniques.
A simple learning path for mandolin
A good teacher will tailor lessons to your goals — but here’s what progress often looks like.
Holding the instrument, basic chords and single-note melodies.
Tremolo, cross-picking and common folk licks.
Getting started: what you need
Keep it simple at first — your teacher can help you choose the right setup.
- A standard A-style or F-style mandolin and a pick.
- A tuner and simple method book for chords and tunes.
Styles & goals your teacher can support
Choose a direction — lessons can be tailored around what you actually want to play.
Rhythmic accompaniment and fast melodic playing.
Notation, tremolo and formal repertoire.
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FAQs about mandolin lessons
No — mandolin has its own technique though knowledge of chords helps.