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821 lessons. I counted. Twice. — Ben

Lessons are grouped by courses. Choose a whole course, individual lesson, or follow my curated learning tracks! There's no wrong place to start. Pick whatever sounds fun and dive in. More questions, try the forum!

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Mandolin learning tracks

A step-by-step path for your level. Ben tells you what to play next.

Beginner 60 lessons → Intermediate 44 lessons → Advanced 44 lessons →

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A handful of lessons on one song, skill or style, taught in order. Pick one and play it start to finish.

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Mandolin

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Beginner

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Unlocking the Mandolin Neck

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Boot Camp/Introduction to the Mandolin

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Pick Hand Foundations

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Basic Chords and Scales (1)

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Basic Mandolin Rhythm

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Basic Chords and Scales (2)

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Mandolin Scale Studies

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Fret Hand Ornaments

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Build-a-Break (1)— Mandolin

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Christmas (Basic)— Mandolin

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Gospel and Hymns (Basic)— Mandolin

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Americana (Basic)— Mandolin

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Basic Bluegrass Jam Standards (2)— Mandolin

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Beginner Licks ‘n’ Tricks— Mandolin

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Basic Bluegrass Jam Standards (1)— Mandolin

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Intro to Jamming

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Intermediate

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Pentatonic and Blues Scales— Mandolin

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Pickalongs (Intermediate)— Mandolin

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Patriotic (Intermediate)— Mandolin

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Doublestop Study

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Rhythm and Backup

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Learn to Play in Any Key

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Exploring Backup

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Pro Picker Case Study: Nick Dumas

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Fiddle Tunes (Intermediate) (1)— Mandolin

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Inside Cabin Camp— Mandolin

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Americana (Intermediate)— Mandolin

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Bag-o’-Licks (Intermediate)— Mandolin

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Christmas (Intermediate)— Mandolin

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Gospel and Hymns (Intermediate) (1)— Mandolin

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Intermediate Bluegrass Jam Standards (1)— Mandolin

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Intermediate Licks ‘n’ Tricks— Mandolin

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Practical Theory

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Fiddle Tunes (Intermediate) (2)— Mandolin

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Gospel and Hymns (Intermediate) (2)— Mandolin

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Advanced

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Advanced Licks ‘n’ Tricks— Mandolin

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Patriotic (Advanced)— Mandolin

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Americana (Advanced)— Mandolin

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Fiddle Tunes (Advanced) (1)— Mandolin

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Bag-o’-Licks (Advanced)— Mandolin

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Gospel and Hymns (Advanced)— Mandolin

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Jazz/Swing (Advanced)— Mandolin

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Christmas (Advanced)— Mandolin

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Advanced Bluegrass Jam Standards (3)— Mandolin

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Build-a-Break (2)— Mandolin

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Advanced Chords and Scales— Mandolin

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Advanced Bluegrass Jam Standards (2)— Mandolin

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Advanced Bluegrass Jam Standards (1)— Mandolin

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Fiddle Tunes (Advanced) (2)— Mandolin

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Gospel and Hymns (Advanced) (2)— Mandolin

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Any instrument

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Beginner

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Introduction to Music Theory

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The Theory of Practice

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Sight Training

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Forum Hangouts

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