Carl Jones Mandolin Workshop: Concert Window Jan 6, 1 PM EST

Sun, Jan 7th, 2024
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM EST
Mandolin
Old Time Mandolin - Tunes & Tips

This class is presented in collaboration with John C. Campbell Folk School and Lessonface. Class capacity is 30 students. Registration closes on January 6, 2024

Hey everyone,
Remember that your mandolin is always ready when you are and you will feel better after an old tune or noodle that might turn into a new tune.
On that note, I truly hope you ...

Hello to all string ticklers out there,
Just like you I am always trying to improve my playing and one common denominator we all have is using and selecting a pick.
Nowadays there are so many choices it's hard to choose. Does the pick make that much difference?
I will say I have tried many picks through the years and do like the sound and tone of some of the more expensive ones. That being said, I have seen a great player produce an equally amazing sound with a plectrum he ...

Where does a song or tune come from? That is a bit of a mystery which we all discover in different ways. Feel free to join me in my songwriting online classes (starting Feb 26 April 9… 2 - 3 pm Eastern Standard Time) where we will spark each other into songdom and unravel a bit of life’s mysteries along the way. Or you can get some mando insights
Tuesdays Feb 28 - Apr 4, Mando-mazing! (Carl) 7:30pm-8:30pm EST. Always more to learn and to uncover about new ways to look at things you already ...

Erynn Marshall and I have a new round of zoom music classes starting Nov 1st. This time the classes are: Total Beginner Fiddle and Intermediate + Mandolin.Please spread the word. Here's the details:
BEG fiddle class:
Have you got a fiddle laying around and have wanted to learn to play it but you need a total beginner class? Have never played before but can rent or borrow a fiddle to give it a try in this class? Do you play banjo or mandolin or another instrument but want to learn the ...

Happy New Year everyone!

My wife Erynn Marshall and and I hope you all made some good resolutions and they last as long as you want them to. For 2018 I am going to give these a whirl...

1. Start the day learning something-- anything that gets the creative spirit sparked

2. Handwrite more letters and send them more often.

3. Do more creative cooking and eating-- they go hand in hand don't you think?

We are off to the westcoast ...