Just bought a rover rm-75 and new to mandolins

[urbanmando]

I have an extensive violin background as well as piano, but totally new to picking. I'm also in an area where I probably won't find many mandolin players, but who knows (Cleveland, Ohio). If you know of someone then please connect us by pm or otherwise.

What instructional books/dvd's would you recommend for me with my background in mind?

Thanks

Alex

[Scott Crabtree]

Mike Marshall's fundamentals is great!

[Tim2723]

Hi and welcome,

What sort of music do you want to play?

[urbanmando]

Great question. Bluegrass and some of the more contemporary country stuff. Hope that makes sense.

[mando_dan]

Have fun with the mandolin! The board here is a great resource although sometimes intimidating since a lot of the members are *really* into mandolins, have fantastic instruments, and can really play. As a violin player, I think you'll pick up mando very quickly. Good luck.

[allenhopkins]

Here's (http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/search.php?searchid=2097388) a search on "Cleveland" in the Regional Jams, Places To Meet Other Pickers forum; some of the threads listed might give you suggestions to find other mandolinists or places to jam.