Re: When did you realize mandolin was your primary instrument?
Great question. Terrific responses.
I picked it up around 2005. Around 2008 I realised I could play far more sophisticated music on mandolin than my first love, guitar. Like others, I still love the guitar, but the mandolin is organised and efficient.
I realised I think when I could play Sam bush tunes, specifically sailing shoes. I then had lessons with mike Compton. I also worked through rich del grosso’s blues book, Ted Eschliman’s getting into jazz mandolin, and mandolin for dummies. I feel fairly competent on mandolin. And it’s my go to when I don’t know what to take. So around 2015 or so.
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