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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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Boot Camp/Introduction to the Mandolin

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Pick Hand Foundations

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Gospel and Hymns (Basic)— Mandolin

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Basic Bluegrass Jam Standards (1)— Mandolin

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Intermediate

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Rhythm and Backup

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Pro Picker Case Study: Nick Dumas

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Inside Cabin Camp— Mandolin

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Advanced

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Advanced Licks ‘n’ Tricks— Mandolin

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Fiddle Tunes (Advanced) (1)— Mandolin

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Jazz/Swing (Advanced)— Mandolin

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Advanced Chords and Scales— Mandolin

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Advanced Bluegrass Jam Standards (1)— Mandolin

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All About Tuners Beginner free
Amazing Grace- Basic Melody with Charlie Belle Beginner free
Be An Educated Mandolin Buyer Beginner members
Eefing: The Fine Art of Hillbilly Beatboxing Beginner free
How to Change Mandolin Strings, String Study & More! Beginner free
How to Identify & Fix Mandolin Tailpiece Buzzes Beginner free
Inside Cabin Camp: Exploring Harmony Intermediate members
Inside Cabin Camp: Jam Survival with Kristin Benson Beginner members
Inside Cabin Camp: Jam Survival, Anxiety, and Q&A Beginner members
Inside Cabin Camp: Mandolin Chord Strategy with Penny Lea Intermediate members
Inside Cabin Camp: Modifying Your Chord Shapes with Penny Lea Intermediate members
Introducing Nick Dumas: Gear, Technique, & More! Intermediate members
Learning to Listen as a Musician Intermediate members
Mandolin Diminished Chords with Penny Lea Advanced members
Nick Dumas: Crafting Fiddle Tune Solos Intermediate members
Nick Dumas: Fish Caught a Bird Intermediate members
Nick Dumas: Rhythm Chop & Techniques Intermediate members
Nick Dumas: Slow Songs & Listening Intermediate members
Pick Hand Foundations with JP Shafer Beginner members
Plectrology– The Study of Flatpicks! Beginner free
The Cassell Scrape Advanced members
Wildwood Flower– Down-Double-Up Crosspicking Advanced members

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