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The fevers went away on their own. Every test they ran came back negative for both fungal and bacterial infections. So they did a pet scan and decided to take out a small lymph node out that...

I have been busy! I just posted a bunch of new videos. Most are product profiles of my more recent books with sample solos and such. Some are video lessons for mandolin and guitar. All can be...

I can vouch for a Cumberland bridge - if it's put on by a good luthier, then it should sound and feel great, and last you for a while.

Killntime: At risk of tootin my own horn, I suggest this:

http://www.bradleylaird.com/playthemandolin/videos-moveable-positions.html

Learn what is contained therein and ye shall be free to go...

Another recommendation for Brad Laird’s Ten Jammandments referenced in Hank’s post in the newbies group...
https://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/group.php?discussionid=6517&do=discuss

http://taterjoes.com/Fiddle/Alpha.html Is a pile of fiddle music in standard, that you can play on mandolin. Also thesession.org, tunearch.org, and abcnotation.com. That’ll keep ya for a while. :grin:

You are a two hour drive from Randy Wood in Bloomington, Ga.

www.randywoodmusic.com

I worked up several Willie Nelson numbers on mandolin earlier this year, Crazy, Funny How Time Slips Away, and Night Life. The intention was to play them in gigs with my guitar duo buddy, but our...

Hey folks,

I've been enjoying playing along with this tune. Thought I'd share a quick tutorial. Hope it helps.

Hendryx

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKyH8GSKVTg...

NFI, just a heads up for anyone interested. Homespun is offering Mike Marshall's Arpeggio Workout series as an instant download on sale for $12.50 right now.

Check it out at their site to see if...

Daniel at Mandolins and Beer podcast put out a real heartfelt Tony Rice tribute episode we just listened to this morning. Highly recommended.

191135

Since obtaining initial mod approval in the Sandbox Forums for my charts, I've noticed that some of my charts have been since posted into other permanent iReal Pro Forums by the iReal Pro Forum...

I'm baaaaack...

Here is a hot break on Steel Guitar Rag from the now-infamous Merle Haggard Bday Tapes! Hope you folks enjoy :)


https://youtu.be/ekRCzQgZy0o

Facebook from Ricky Skaggs.

https://youtu.be/Nc35b2PSKj0

Here's a classic tune played by my self with a couple of tardy lookalikes...
Hope y'all enjoy it!

Too bad, you just missed John Reischman's excellent hourlong workshop on doublestops on mandolin yesterday on PegheadNation.com. I attended and they say they will post the video but not sure if it is...

How's about this for starters: http://www.bradleylaird.com/playthemandolin/videos-what-is-a-doublestop.html

And then there is this:...

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rq2YL-tRRqA

I did a podcast called Mandolin Heroes and am somewhat surprised by the lack of response. I thought, surely, that this would be right up the alley of the Cafe Crowd. But what do I know?

I...

Thanks Brad for the compliments! I do the best I can and I give God the glory for the mandolins.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yyl4YAqKvwQ

In case any jazz buffs miss this fine and enjoyable piece from Mark Stoffel & Co. on today's home page:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=nMFTxNPyApQ&feature=emb_title

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Back with my free lessons for those looking to improve technique and knowledge. As I reflect on my time learning the instrument, I discovered that this was the most vital foundation of my playing,...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSseN0A3kRw

This recently released CD from Howard Levy's vault contains material from a concert that he and Jethro Burns performed in the 80's. Very good sound quality and performance quality. Recommended for...