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821 lessons. I counted. Twice. — Ben
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Mandolin learning tracks
A step-by-step path for your level. Ben tells you what to play next.
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
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3 of 54 match
Mandolin
3 of 50 match
361 lessons
Beginner
0 of 16 match
109 lessons
Unlocking the Mandolin Neck
0 of 3 match
Boot Camp/Introduction to the Mandolin
0 of 12 match
Pick Hand Foundations
0 of 4 match
Basic Chords and Scales (1)
0 of 5 match
Basic Mandolin Rhythm
0 of 2 match
Basic Chords and Scales (2)
0 of 4 match
Mandolin Scale Studies
0 of 7 match
Fret Hand Ornaments
0 of 5 match
Build-a-Break (1)— Mandolin
0 of 10 match
Christmas (Basic)— Mandolin
0 of 9 match
Gospel and Hymns (Basic)— Mandolin
0 of 11 match
Americana (Basic)— Mandolin
0 of 7 match
Basic Bluegrass Jam Standards (2)— Mandolin
0 of 11 match
Beginner Licks ‘n’ Tricks— Mandolin
0 of 4 match
Basic Bluegrass Jam Standards (1)— Mandolin
0 of 8 match
Intro to Jamming
0 of 7 match
Intermediate
1 of 19 match
137 lessons
Pentatonic and Blues Scales— Mandolin
0 of 8 match
Pickalongs (Intermediate)— Mandolin
0 of 5 match
Patriotic (Intermediate)— Mandolin
0 of 2 match
Doublestop Study
0 of 2 match
Rhythm and Backup
0 of 4 match
Learn to Play in Any Key
0 of 3 match
Exploring Backup
0 of 5 match
Pro Picker Case Study: Nick Dumas
0 of 5 match
Fiddle Tunes (Intermediate) (1)— Mandolin
0 of 14 match
Inside Cabin Camp— Mandolin
0 of 5 match
Americana (Intermediate)— Mandolin
0 of 8 match
Bag-o’-Licks (Intermediate)— Mandolin
1 of 7 match
Christmas (Intermediate)— Mandolin
0 of 11 match
Gospel and Hymns (Intermediate) (1)— Mandolin
0 of 10 match
Intermediate Bluegrass Jam Standards (1)— Mandolin
0 of 13 match
Intermediate Licks ‘n’ Tricks— Mandolin
0 of 6 match
Practical Theory
0 of 3 match
Fiddle Tunes (Intermediate) (2)— Mandolin
0 of 16 match
Gospel and Hymns (Intermediate) (2)— Mandolin
0 of 10 match
Advanced
2 of 15 match
115 lessons
Advanced Licks ‘n’ Tricks— Mandolin
0 of 4 match
Patriotic (Advanced)— Mandolin
0 of 2 match
Americana (Advanced)— Mandolin
0 of 6 match
Fiddle Tunes (Advanced) (1)— Mandolin
0 of 9 match
Bag-o’-Licks (Advanced)— Mandolin
0 of 2 match
Gospel and Hymns (Advanced)— Mandolin
0 of 11 match
Jazz/Swing (Advanced)— Mandolin
0 of 2 match
Christmas (Advanced)— Mandolin
0 of 7 match
Advanced Bluegrass Jam Standards (3)— Mandolin
1 of 12 match
Build-a-Break (2)— Mandolin
0 of 12 match
Advanced Chords and Scales— Mandolin
0 of 1 match
Advanced Bluegrass Jam Standards (2)— Mandolin
0 of 14 match
Advanced Bluegrass Jam Standards (1)— Mandolin
0 of 14 match
Fiddle Tunes (Advanced) (2)— Mandolin
1 of 8 match
Gospel and Hymns (Advanced) (2)— Mandolin
0 of 11 match
Any instrument
0 of 4 match
26 lessons
Beginner
0 of 4 match
26 lessons
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Bag O' Licks in D
Intermediate free
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Cattle in the Cane
Advanced
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