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  1. Re: taking one of Matt Flinners summer intensive classes-some ?

    I'll add my voice to the chorus of recommendations here. I just finished the Summer Intensive 101 and am signed up for 102. Matt is a great teacher, explains things very clearly (and with a great...
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    Re: When did you take up the mandolin

    I'm 48 and started about a year and a half ago. I attempted to learn guitar many years ago but it didn't last long so this is my first sustained attempt at learning an instrument. Lots of great...
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    Re: took my mando on a plane ...

    Which airline did you fly? Just came back from a vacation in Seattle myself (but didn't take my mandolin with me).
  4. Thread: Hello

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    Re: Hello

    Welcome from another "hardcore beginner". You've stumbled into a great place to learn from some knowledgeable folks.
  5. Re: Broken tuning peg, busted string, a sign from God?

    I knew the strings were fading on me and should have changed them a while ago but kept putting it off. Now, I have to admit I don't sound as bad as I thought I did with the new strings. Just...
  6. Re: Broken tuning peg, busted string, a sign from God?

    Had to try again. Figured it out and replaced all the other strings with no problems. Live and learn.
  7. Re: Broken tuning peg, busted string, a sign from God?

    Despite my attempt at self-deprecating humor here, no argument on getting help mountain dawg. More annoyed at myself than seriously considering another purchase at this point to be honest. I...
  8. Broken tuning peg, busted string, a sign from God?

    7-8 months into my mandolin journey with my Kentucky KM-150 and I decided it was time to replace my strings. (Maybe it's a good sign that I actually noticed that the strings no longer sounded right...
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    Re: Mandolin for Dummies, etc

    I have both books now after buying the Exercises book more recently (and just got them spiral bound after reading about that here in the forums). I like being able to grab the Exercises book to do...
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    Bringing in the Georgia Mail - tab?

    Total newbie - my first post here and just a month playing mandolin. I'm having a blast practicing and learning my way...

    I'm about to spend Thanksgiving with my guitar-playing brother who asked...
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