Magnus interviews mandolin player Patricia Cleary from Seattle in this month's episode. She's a member of Mandolin Secrets Academy and talks about her way of keeping focus and showing up for the mandolin daily with Magnus's guidance.
It's inspiring to listen to her interesting view on the mand...
In this mandolin video lesson, I show you how to play a traditional Swedish fiddle tune called Triolpolska efter Kristian Oskarsson (Triplet polska after Kristian Oskarsson). This dance tune is from the region of Jämtland.
We are playing a bassline emphasising beat 1 and 3, the most important be...
In this video lesson, I show you how to play a more advanced jazz melody style on the mandolin, combining single-note melody with chord punches. The tune demonstrated is the jazz standard "I've Found a New Baby," written by Jack Palmer and Spencer Williams.Â
This iconic piece, first released in ...
This week I´m featured on the Mandolin Mondays video series hosted by Mandolin Cafe and David Benedict.
Here are their notes:
Returning to Mandolin Mondays this week, we're joined by Mandolin Secrets man himself, Magnus Zetterlund, all the way from Sweden playing this Nordic folk tune ""Schottis fr...
This month’s episode was recorded in a car, and Magnus and Hayes are having a discussion about: Â
-  Hayes’s visit to Sweden
- The Grenna Bluegrass Festival
- Leading workshops for players at different levels
- Â Playing good bluegrass breaks
- The art of slow and steady progress making
- + Much mor...
Play this driving dance tune from the rich tradition of Nordic Folk music, on mandolin and octave mandolin.Â
In this mandolin video lesson, I show you how to play a traditional Swedish fiddle tune called Triolpolska efter Kristian Oskarsson (Triplet polska after Kristian Oskarsson). This dance t...
In this month’s episode, Magnus interviews one of Europe’s top bluegrass musicians, Ondra Kozák, from the Czech Republic. He plays mandolin, guitar, fiddle/violin, dobro, bass, etc.Â
The episode is full of good tips from a professional music maker, and there is an exciting discussion about:
- B ...
Dive into the world of bluegrass mandolin with my "Adam Steffey Hero Licks" tutorial!
Spice up your soloing with a killer lick from the master of bluegrass mandolin. Â
In this lesson, we’ll break down a signature lick and technique of mandolin legend Adam Steffey. I got it from a break on the Jim L...
Looking to play jazz chords on the mandolin and master jazz back-up rhythm? Look no further!
In this video lesson, I guide you through the chords and rhythm for the jazz standard “I’ve Found a New Baby,” written by Jack Palmer & Spencer Williams.Â
This iconic piece, first released in 1926, has ...
In this month’s episode, Magnus and Hayes are discussing:
- What is the best low-cost or "budget" instrument you've played?
- What is your favorite instrument shop and why?
- Do you perform any mandolin maintenance/repair yourself or take it to a luthier?
- Magnus's new lesson for the fiddle tune...
Welcome to a fun and engaging mandolin lesson for the popular fiddle tune "Red Haired Boy"!
This tune is part of the music traditions of bluegrass, old-time, Ireland and Scotland. It’s a must know fiddle tune!Â
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player looking to refine your technique...
In this month’s episode, Magnus and Hayes are discussing:
-  How do you visualize scales on the mandolin and guitar? Boxes, finger patterns, etc.
- Does anyone have a favorite app they use for practice?
- Magnus’s new lesson release for I’ve Found a New Baby
- Hayes’ guitar tube amps and the ...
