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Free Mandolin Lesson Now Available

This is a mandolin lesson on the topic of melodic embellishment. The tune “Nine Pound Hammer” is used as a model through three successive variations. Tablature, notation, and analyses is provided in the pdf files. The audio examples are midi … Continue reading

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New Online Guitar Lesson Available Now

A two-part lesson consisting of text and video is now available for free online! The tune being taught is James Alley Blues. The written lesson including tabs and analysis is available at wholenote.com The video lesson is available on my Youtube … Continue reading

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Music Education, Negotiation, and Compromise 1*

One of my primary interests in teaching and studying music is the relationship and dynamic that develops between the student and teacher. As a teacher it is my responsibility to ensure that I guide my students toward a working knowledge, … Continue reading

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Take Music Lessons Online!

I am currently offering private guitar, banjo, and mandolin lessons in Ko Samui, Thailand. I am also available for correspondence lessons via Skype or individualized instructional videos.

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