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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!”
Register Today >

Pierre Jacques Pleau

Musician & Teaching Artist
Serving Youth & Families Since 1996

​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
Location Info >

“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.

Traditional Fiddle Lessons >

Classical Violin Lessons >

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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)

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!

"Have more Questions?"

Take a fun easygoing Intro Lesson to find out more about an Instrument!
Instrument provided upon request for the Intro Lesson - dependent on availability
Fiddle Lessons, Violin Lessons
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    • Singing/Voice
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