Grand Forks, ND mandolin instructors?

**MSGrady20** · Feb-12-2013, 7:28am

So, I know the possibility of me finding a person in the Grand Forks, ND area that gives mandolin lessons is pretty far fetched, but I thought I would still give it a try. So here goes, if you live in the Grand Forks, ND area, send me a private message and give me some prices and availability dates. Thanks!

**Bluman** · Feb-12-2013, 9:31am

In the event you don't make contact in your area you might want to consider lessons on skype. I have been taking them for about a year now and while not exactly like being in the same room it is very user friendly. PM me if you need more info

**Fred Keller** · Feb-12-2013, 9:45am

There's at least one guy I know of by the name of Michael Gregory. He teaches at UND and has written a book on Irish mandolin for Mel Bay. He's a real nice guy. I'm not sure if he's on the cafe but I think he is--just not often. PM me with your personal contact info and I'll try to connect you. I don't know if he gives lessons but it's worth a try

**Fred Keller** · Feb-12-2013, 9:48am

Here's the Mel Bay link: http://mb.melbay.com/authors.asp?author=2540

**BBarton** · Feb-12-2013, 10:57am

Mike is still in Grand Forks and I believe has students. His primary interest is Irish/"Celtic" style and has some great teaching resources for that. It'd be worth getting in touch with him -- if he's not taking on students, then he could probably direct you to someone locally who is.

**MSGrady20** · Feb-12-2013, 11:00am

Hahaha it's funny that you mentioned Mike cause he just sent me a private message about 15 minutes ago. Thanks for the information anyways!

**Fred Keller** · Feb-12-2013, 11:13am

Guess how he got wind of your needing a teacher LOL

Have fun and good luck!

**WELSrev** · Feb-12-2013, 11:23am

Don't know if it will help or not but you could contact John Andrus from the Bluegrass Association of North Dakota ( small group indeed ) and he might be able to point you in the right direction. I just played with him up in Valley City, ND and that jam is very informal and beginner friendly. They meet once a month. That is only 2 hours away which by western standards is "in the area" It would give you some folks to play with. By the way it was a 3 hour trip one way for me.

Details are here http://bluegrassnd.com/. To contact John go to the "MEMBER BANDS" and you'll see his email address.

That group is also planning a beginner bluegrass gospel weekend the 19th and 20th of April.

try this thread there may be some help there too.