Advanced lessons

[mjpetrie]

I'm seeking recommendations for advanced mandolin instruction. Tell me the "Who's who" of advanced mandolin mentorship providing individual lessons.
Genres: New Acoustic, Celtic, Swing, Jazz. I reside in New York State.

[Jim Garber]

Not sure where in NY state you reside but I would say for most of the genres you mentioned (and others) Barry Mitterhoff is not only an excellent teacher but one of the finest mandolins players around and a very nice guy to boot.

You did not mention classical but if you are willing to come down to New York City participating in Carlo Aonzo's annual workshops is an exceptional experience. He often offers individual lessons as well.

Wayne Fugate is also excellent -- sorry I did not mention him and he would be closer to those in eastern upstate NY.

[Ted Eschliman]

Wayne Fugate (http://out2lunch.lunarpages.com/wayne.htm) author of Mastering Mandolin (http://jazzmando.com/spotlight_mastering_mandolin_wayne_fugate.shtml).

[Emonortem]

Matt Flinner of Nashville. He's in NY quite a bit, it seems...

[miked500]

How about in Colorado? I'm aware of Ernie Martinez and Charlie Provenza, anyone else? preferably in the Denver area.

[Marc Berman]

I second Ted's recommendation of Wayne Fugate. He's my teacher. He a fantastic musician and teacher and is comfortable with the styles of music you listed. He studied with Barry Mitterhoff for a number of years and has also studied with Mike Marshall. He lives about 50 miles north of NYC.

[Hans]

Frank Wakefield.

[Nathan Bolser]

How about in Colorado? I'm aware of Ernie Martinez and Charlie Provenza, anyone else? preferably in the Denver area.
Those are probably your best bets in Denver. Personally, I like Charlie's teaching style over Ernie's. To each their own. If you want to venture to the Boulder area, I would say either Jordan Ramsey or Greg Schochet.

[Rick Schmidlin]

John Reishman Vancouver

Roland White Nashville

[Dan Cole]

Becky Smith out in Idaho is a 1st class mando player.

[GVD]

Hop on a freight train headed south and hook up with Niles down VA way for a 3 day intensive. That cat will show you things you never dreamed were possible.

GVD

[Steve L]

You probably want to stay within a reasonable distance of home, but if you wanted to travel to Boston,I would really recommend John McGann. He's a great teacher, a stunning player, and his knowledge of the instrument and music in general is amazing. Be forewarned...he's a Red Sox fan (As am I!).

[pglasse]

As others have stated, Barry Mitterhoff is an excellent player with years of teaching experience and a deep background in a variety of mandolin styles. You would be in very capable hands with him and you're fortunate that he's in your part of the country.

That said, as is implied by many of the postings in this thread, in the mandolin community, many of your favorite players probably teach. (Even if they don't actively advertise the fact.) Have someone, who's playing you particularly admire? Give him or her a call. It can be a great way to combine vacation or business travel with a little mandolin inspiration.

Have fun,

Paul Glasse
Austin TX USA

[Ted Eschliman]

Gooda place as any to plug Paul's workshops in Dallas (Arlington) TX, August 7-9th at the Acoustic Music Camp (http://acousticmusiccamp.com/index.php), since he would never toot his own horn. I'll be there taking notes & stealing licks, for sure!

[Mandolusional]

Well he's in Illinois, but if you're in Jazz and Swing, you certainly can't leave Don Stiernberg off the list. #Don's a great player and instructor, not to mention he's a direct line to the Jethro Burns school of mandolin. #I've had many good instructors for lessons and workshops and Don tops my list.

[greg_tsam]

What about Houston, Tejas? I know of Kelly Lancaster who mentored with Dave Peters and will surely take some lessons. Are there others?

[Glassweb]

I just spoke with Andy Statman last night (he lives in Brooklyn, NY) and he's decided to start accepting students again. Andy is not only an amazing mandolinist, but also a GREAT teacher with amazing knowledge of many musical forms including Bluegrass, Bluess, Rock, Jazz... whatever! Go to his website (www.andystatman.org) to contact him. Tell him you were referred by Steven Brown. I studied a bit with Andy starting when I was 17 and believe me, Andy will inspire you to become the musician you want to be. Give him a call! Oh yes... for those of you who don't know he's an absolute master of Monroe style, Bobby Osborne, Frank Wakefield and can play Jesse McReynold cross-picking and split string style like no-one else. I'm certainly biased, but I consider Andy to be the greatest mandolinist living today. Go take some lessons with Andy while he's feeling "teaching inspired"!