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I took up the mandolin when I retired just over 3 years ago. It is addictive and fun. I did not have much musical experience but had always wanted to learn to play and instrument. The mandolin is...

Once again I enter the path to the V Pick! Here's hoping!

Never used one but I would like to give it a go!

I started to listen to it late last night! Very nice. I have listened to quite a lot of Bach. This is just one more version. I like the way Thile brings together the different voices (as he described...

Just gave it a listen! Beautiful! I have added it to my collection.

Wow! I am always amazed at the talent of young people. Music education is so important in the development of a person!

I tend to use Itunes more than purchase CD's. Lately, after being introduced by my son to www.rdio.com, I use this site. It has allowed me to collect a great number of classic mandolin albums as well...

Lots of great information,all! I have lots to learn, and want to bring back my mandolin in the same condition it left home!

This is a timely discussion for me also! I will be travelling from the west coast of BC to Mesa at the end of the month (will be there for three months). I have not had a humidity problem here as it...

Thanks for the feedback. I am pushing forward, slowly.

Three weeks ago, I cut my thumb badly while compacting a tomato can, nicking the tendon! 5 stitches later, and a splint for the first week until a review by a plastic surgeon, I am on the mend. The...

That was a very nice piece!

Happy Birthday! I want to say a big 'Thank You' from a newbie who has found a great amount of support and encouragement from the members on this sight! I have to think that things would have been...

Thanks for the information. As a newcomer to the instrument, I have a lot to learn concerning construction and it's impact on the sound that one can get from the mandolin. There are a number of...

Just beautiful! One day I hope to be in line for one! (still early on in my learning) One question - I know that there is a difference in density in the quilted and flamed maple - How is the sound...

Being retired now, into my second year, time is what I have! I practice a lot but still have time to fit in running, reading, pottery (I a member of a pottery guild), and listening to music (anyone...

I just had my copy spiral bound! What a difference it makes. Now, it sits nicely on my music stand. Don, I guess we will be using this on a are regular basis. Now if I can only get the tremolo down...

Check out the Newbie Social Group! You will find that many of us started with little or no musical background, but a great deal of interest and desire in learning to play. I am 59 and just started in...

I have been taking skype lessons for over 4 months and love them. I have been taking lessons from Don Julin. I find the 1 hour lessons, every two weeks or so, a great learning experience! I really...

Thanks for the list Mike. This is a start - Some I have already and will search out the others.

Kelly

OK, Got ya! Let me start with Old time tunes ( I also like Celtic)

I think I have seen something like this around the Cafe before but can't seem to find it.

As a rookie, just over 5 months into playing the mandolin, I am thinking ahead to when I will be able to...

I started my mandolin journey Feb 1 of this year. I was able to find a mandolin teacher in my hometown and started lessons right away. I, at the time, believed this was the only way to really learn....

That was great! All the best with your recovery!
Kelly

Me too! I really like his sound and creativity.