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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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Brand new? Take the Beginner learning track. It starts at the very beginning and tells you what to play next.

Know what you're after? Search for a song or a technique under “Find a course or lesson”.

Still stuck? Ask on the forum — somebody's always picking.

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 →

Courses

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

Browse 54 courses ↓

Lessons

Or, just jump in with any lesson you'd like. Every one is a video, a tab and a jam track.

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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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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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Intermediate

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Inside Cabin Camp— Mandolin

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Beginner

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Introduction to Music Theory

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