Learn to play violin and fiddle in one video! This video lays down all the groundwork for becoming an accomplished, all-around violin/fiddle player. Covering the most important aspects of learning to play such as proper bowing positioning, how to properly hold the violin and the whys of learning to play fiddle through traditional violin technique.

A Basic Approach to Learning to play the acoustic guitar...Lays a solid foundation for playing most any style of guitar within many different types of settings. Both Flatpicking and Fingerpicking are covered on a basic level.

Learn all of the many facets of playing crosspicking guitar...offers both a solo approach to playing mandolin and the many ways crosspicking can fill in behind vocals and lead instruments. Many exercises and studies will build your technique in areas that's seldom explored.

All of the basics are covered...and most importantly, the focus throughout will be establishing a foundation of proper technique...so that your progress for the many years ahead of you will not be impeded by poor technique and bad habits. How would we define flatpicking guitar? Flatpicking guitar, as a general definition, encompasses the medium of using a flatpick and an acoustic guitar. Therefore, the name itself: Flatpicking guitar...and as many who use it feel the same, is an approach to an acoustic medium as opposed to referring to anything electric. Yes, you can play an electric with a flatpick, and yes, it would still be referred to as flatpicking.

If you're a guitarist looking for a banjo sound, while not having the time, or ambition to learn an entirely new tuning and fingerboard, consider the 6 & 12-String banjo. This instrument will give you an entirely new voicing...it will wake up your playing...this video demonstrates all the many possibilities achievable on the 6 & 12-string banjo.

A comprehensive instructional video covering mandy styles and approaches to the mandolin. Builds a strong foundation by introducing many exercises and studies.

Learn all of the many facets of playing crosspicking mandolin...offers both a solo approach to playing mandolin and the many ways crosspicking can fill in behind vocals and lead instruments. Many exercises and studies will build your technique in areas that's seldom explored.

Attention Mandolinists:
The Octave Mandolin is a powerful instrument that is just now reaching a wider audience. This instrument will allow you to play mandolinistic passages while still retaining a lower end voicing...the octave can be effectively played both as a solo instrument or within an ensemble. This video demonstrates the many applications available to the mandolinist looking for a lower voicing.

Attention Mandolinists:
The Mandola is tuned one-fifth lower than a standard mandolin. This gives this instrument its own unique voice. It offers a lower range not available to the standard mandolin...it falls between the Octave and the Mandolin and offers versatility and voicing that every mandolinist should consider for added color...recording, back-up and soloing are all greatly enhanced by the Mandola's voice.

Teaches many styles of playing the 5-string banjo...covers everything from Bluegrass, Rock, Jazz, Ragtime, and Classical. A great overview of where the 5-string banjo can carry you...lays a basic foundation that every beginner/intermediate player cannot do without.

If you're a guitarist looking for a banjo sound, while not having the time, or ambition to learn an entirely new tuning and fingerboard, consider the 6 & 12-String banjo. This instrument will give you an entirely new voicing...it will wake up your playing...this video demonstrates all the many possibilities achievable on the 6 & 12-string banjo.

The Octave Mandolin is a powerful instrument that is just now reaching a wider audience. This instrument will allow you to play mandolinistic passages whild still retaining a lower end voicing...the octave can be effectively played both as a solo instrument or within an ensemble. This video demonstrates the many applications available to the mandolinist looking for a lower voicing.

The Mandola is tuned one-fifth lower than a standard mandolin. This gives this instrument its own unique voice. It offers a lower range not available to the standard mandolin...it falls between the Octave and the Mandolin and offers a versatility and voicing that every mandolinist should have at their disposal.

Dobro Part I lays a foundation for playing many styles...rolls, exercises, studies are all introduced to the beginner/intermediate player. This video focuses on all facets of the Dobro, from construction to proper positioning, along with powerful technique builders.

Dobro Part II picks up where Part I ends...this video focuses on more advanced techniques...arranging melodies and playing solo style Dobro are extensively covered. By accomplishing both Part I and Part II, you should be ready for most any playing situation.