A classic introduction

[Mando-nr5]

Hello good people of the mandolin world!

Just thought I'd introduce myself briefly. My name is Alex Heino, I'm from Sweden and am currently in my second year of jazz-studies in London, UK. Primary instrument is percussion and drumset(although that should be covered under percussion..) and have now decided to take the leap onto the mandolin to begin playing swedish-folk, various kinds of jazz with, and also an instrument to transfer all my theory knowledge to.
So far it's been a week and I'm loving it!

Thank you so much for all you do to provide useful information about all things mando, and the great mandolin community that is growing here.
Take care of yourselves!

Cheers.

[John Kelly]

Welcome, Alex. You'll find lots to keep you amused and informed here on the MC site.

[Carl Robin]

Welcome, Alex ! Every success to you with your new venture.

[Sweetpea44]

Welcome Alex - good luck to you and all your studies. Happy picking!

[Ron McMillan]

My good friend Bert Deivert is a top blues mandolin musician who has been based in Sweden for more than forty years. He tells me there are many fine folk musicians playing mandolin in Sweden.

[Mark Gunter]

Alex, great story, thanks for sharing your experience, and welcome to the MandolinCafe!

[Stacey Morris]

Welcome, Alex! This is a great site. I am glad to see you here. Good luck with the continuation of your studies and in learning the mandolin.

[Randi Gormley]

Welcome to mandolin and the café!

[Mando-nr5]

Hey, wow! Thanks for all the support!

[UlsterMando]

If you haven't watched Chris Thile playing with Swedish band Vasen
you can find it on YouTube. Seriously good stuff with nyckleharpa !
Welcome to the Cafe .

[billhay4]

There are a few Swedish builders listed in the Builder Database on this page.
Enjoy the journey.
Bill

[lflngpicker]

Hi Alex, I am glad to meet you and welcome you! Good luck with your classical/jazz studies! It is amazing how you are a multi-instrumentalist. We are very glad to have you aboard.