Mandolin Lessons“Learn a fun mix of music to play on
the front porch and around the campfire!” Americana, Appalachian, Bluegrass, Cajun, Celtic, French-Canadian, Irish, New England, Ragtime, Scandinavian, Swedish, Scottish & Western Swing...
• Ages 9-adult
• Beginners Welcome! • No previous music experience is necessary! • Private &/or Family Duo 30 min. lessons. • Weekly lessons are held year round “Jump in & Start Making Music!”
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Pierre Jacques PleauMusician & Teaching Artist
Serving Youth & Families Since 1996
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Online Music Lesson Info >In-Person Music Lessons
• AmericInn - North Branch, MN, USA
• GrandStay Hotel - Cambridge, MN, USA • Central Green Park - Cambridge, MN, USA • Lion's Park - Lindstrom, MN, USA • Mobile (your location), MN, USA |
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“Introducing the Mandolin!”
• The Mandolin is tuned the same as a violin, however it is played with a pick rather than a bow.
• The Mandolin has 8 strings - 2 of each (EE, AA, DD, GG) and they are played as pairs, which gives the notes a bell-like quality.
• The Mandolin has frets (like a guitar – which makes it easy to find the notes) whereas the violin/fiddle fingerboard is fretless.
• The Mandolin can be played as a rhythm instrument with chords - like the guitar or ukulele, however the chord shapes/finger placement is different on each instrument.
• For students who want to learn to play the violin/fiddle but would like to get familiar with the notes first – the mandolin is a great place to start!
• Fiddle music and Classical Violin music can be played on the Mandolin.
• The Mandolin has 8 strings - 2 of each (EE, AA, DD, GG) and they are played as pairs, which gives the notes a bell-like quality.
• The Mandolin has frets (like a guitar – which makes it easy to find the notes) whereas the violin/fiddle fingerboard is fretless.
• The Mandolin can be played as a rhythm instrument with chords - like the guitar or ukulele, however the chord shapes/finger placement is different on each instrument.
• For students who want to learn to play the violin/fiddle but would like to get familiar with the notes first – the mandolin is a great place to start!
• Fiddle music and Classical Violin music can be played on the Mandolin.
Traditional Fiddle Lessons >
Classical Violin Lessons >
What Students Need to bring to Lessons:
• Good sounding/playable Mandolin
F Style Mandolin - pictured above
or an A Style Mandolin
• Electronic mandolin tuner (clip on)
• Mandolin Picks
• Mandolin Book (Contact Pierre for current list)
F Style Mandolin - pictured above
or an A Style Mandolin
• Electronic mandolin tuner (clip on)
• Mandolin Picks
• Mandolin Book (Contact Pierre for current list)
Fun Options for Family & Friends
Duo Lessons: Parent/child, Grandparent/grandchild or siblings... Take a 30 min duo lesson on the same kind of instrument (example: mandolin).
Private Lessons: Take 30 min. private lessons back to back with a friend or family member (example: 1 mandolin & 1 guitar) and spend part of the time jamming together!
Private Lessons: Take 30 min. private lessons back to back with a friend or family member (example: 1 mandolin & 1 guitar) and spend part of the time jamming together!
