Adam Sweet3 days ago1 minMandolin Lesson - How To Improvise In Bluegrass (2)Here is my 2nd video on how to improvise, a little less talk and more music. Thank You For Watching! Register for lessons here, or cont...
Adam SweetJan 311 minMandolin Lesson: Left Hand Strength and DexterityIn this video, I discuss left hand strength and dexterity strategies using a 4th finger method, using putty or some other medium, as well...
Adam SweetJan 283 minI Buried My Wife and Danced on Her GraveHere's a couple jigs to learn. The first is called "I Buried My Wife and Danced on her Grave". Also known as I Buried My Love, I Buried ...
Adam SweetJan 251 minPlease Support Me On PatreonFor more than 30 years, I have been teaching people how to play mandolin and fiddle. My specialty is in working with adults and seniors....
Adam SweetJan 114 minHow To I Moved From Classical Violin To FiddleI wrote a blog post earlier about my personal experience growing up with music, and so this is an addendum to that. This is specifically...
Adam SweetJan 52 minOnline Lesson Reviews From Current StudentsWe use our SweetMusic.Slack.com site which works on any browser (desktop) and smartphone (android, iphone). Slack is like Messenger on s...
Adam SweetJan 41 minCOVID19 Update for lessons and classesWe are still temporarily closed to the public during the Coronavirus pandemic. When Governor Baker announces phase 4 of the reopening pr...
Adam SweetJan 41 minSome Thoughts On The New YearMy wife, Emily, is the love of my life. Everybody knows that. She's also one of the smartest people I know. She's the brains behind Sw...
Adam SweetDec 27, 20201 minHow To Practice - works on all instrumentsThis is the standard method of practice that I have used myself for more than 50 years. I also teach it to my students. It takes the av...
Adam SweetDec 14, 20201 minDaily Practice - A Reminder, ChecklistIt's absolutely critical that you practice at least something every day! What you practice is also critical. Just playing a few tunes, ...
Adam SweetDec 11, 20201 minWorkshops & Specials on YouTubeOver the years, I have created a variety of YouTube instructional videos for students. I am now opening them to the general public. Eac...
Adam SweetDec 6, 20201 minGive The Gift of Music This Christmas!This is a special Christmas because all of us have been under a great deal of stress due to the pandemic. Now is the time to learn to pl...
Adam SweetDec 4, 20202 minMandolin Chord Chart and Suggestions for Learning ThemChords are made from arpeggios, which come from scales as the 1,3,5 and octave of each. I've talked before about the 7 "Church" modes, or...
Adam SweetDec 2, 20201 minWhat Are Online Lessons Like?Online Lessons are very similar to local or in-person lessons. The only difference is if you have a slow connection, there may be a slig...
Adam SweetNov 17, 20201 minOpen Slots For Mandolin or Fiddle Online LessonsIf you've always wanted to learn how to play the mandolin or fiddle, but you didn't have time? Well, now time you have! I have the follow...
Adam SweetNov 4, 20201 minCovid and MeMore than 3/4 of my normal income has been destroyed by the coronavirus. Typically (pre-covid), I would have scheduled 15-20 weddings, c...
Adam SweetNov 2, 20201 minRegister for Mandolin Lessons and Get A Free Pack of Strings!Register for mandolin lessons any time between now and Monday, Nov 16, 2020 and get a free pack of mandolin strings! Questions? Contact ...