Join mandolin player – Pierre Jacques Pleau and learn how to play this great sounding
stringed instrument!
Lessons for Beginners – Level 1 Include: ●
tuning up the Mandolin ● how to hold the instrument and the pick ● easy warm-up exercises ● the basics of reading tablature &/or notes ● playing by ear ● picking songs – one note at a time ● basic cords and rhythm ● Fun easy to play songs – including Yankee Doodle, Oh Suzanna, Boil Them Cabbage Down, Cripple Creek, Red Haired
Boy, Blackberry Blossom and many more!
● Students need to provide their own instrument. ● Sign up for one lesson or weekly
lessons ● Lessons are held year round in North Branch, MN ● New sessions start in Sept. at the Sunrise River School Music Room ● 30
min. Private Lessons: $15/lesson ● 30 min. Family Duo Lessons:
$20/lesson
For more info or to setup a time spot - Call TDAY!
Pierre @ North Star
Theater Company 651-674-8129
Mandolins come in a few different shapes:
A style, F style (pictured with Pierre) and bowl back. Mandolins are often used for playing Country, Bluegrass and
Folk music. The Mandolin is tuned like a violin; however, it has 2 of each string: EE, AA, DD & GG and
is played with a pick.