Banjo: from the Portugese "bandore", and Spanish "bandurria" Since they were part of slave trade, musicologists see early banjo-like inst...

By popular demand! In 2004, Emily and Adam Sweet began importing luthier supplies, horsetail hair for bows, tools, musical instruments (s...

Mandolin Players Welcome! Mandolin New England Debut Concert Jan 15, 2015 If you play mandolin, mandola, mandocello, octave mandolin or ...

I hope to see you at the Thursday Night Mandolin For Beginners Class on YouTube LIVE.  To participate, you will need a YouTube channel an...

I recommend splitting your practice sessions into 4 parts and gain consistency and good habits by practicing the same way each day. Each...

Science has shown that musical training can change brain structure and function for the better. It can also improve long-term memory and ...

Stage composure is a broad topic, so I will stick to things pertinent to performing Recognize that you will make mistakes! In a way, this...