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Learn to play roots music.

Lessons for guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, dobro, bass, and ukulele from the world's best teachers and players.

Just $20 per month!

Browse Courses

Want to see how it works? Take a Free Sample Lesson!

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Thompson 00-12 MR Custom

A West Coast-themed 12-fret cutaway built with myrtle and redwood.

Featured Videos

John Reischman and Jacob Jolliff: “Salt Spring”

A fun two-mandolin performance of Peghead Nation mandolin instructor’s popular original tune.

News & Reviews

Win a Northfield Guitar, Shubb 50th Anniversary Capos, Peghead Nation Courses, and More!

Peghead Nation joins Northfield Mandolins and Shubb Capos for a Special Summer Giveaway!

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Ellis F5 Reserve | Ellis Mandolins

The Mandolin Store's Adam McIntosh demonstrates a great F-style.

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Powers Electric A-Type

An innovative electric guitar by Taylor Guitars’ Andy Powers.

Featured Videos

Alisa Rose with Scott Nygaard: “Goodbye Liza Jane”

Peghead Nation fiddle instructor improvises on a popular fiddle tune with our co-founder accompanying her on guitar.

Partners

Trevor Gordon Hall, "The Meeting at the Window" | Fishman

Contemporary fingerstylist plays an original solo piece using Fishman pickups, amps, and pedals.

News & Reviews

New Lessons, Tunes, and Techniques for June 2025

Peghead Nation instructors release hours of new material for you to dig into this month!

Discover Great Instruments, Performances, & Events

Instruments & Gear

Thompson 00-12 MR Custom

A West Coast-themed 12-fret cutaway built with myrtle and redwood.

Featured Videos

John Reischman and Jacob Jolliff: “Salt Spring”

A fun two-mandolin performance of Peghead Nation mandolin instructor’s popular original tune.

News & Reviews

Win a Northfield Guitar, Shubb 50th Anniversary Capos, Peghead Nation Courses, and More!

Peghead Nation joins Northfield Mandolins and Shubb Capos for a Special Summer Giveaway!

Partners

Ellis F5 Reserve | Ellis Mandolins

The Mandolin Store's Adam McIntosh demonstrates a great F-style.

Instruments & Gear

Powers Electric A-Type

An innovative electric guitar by Taylor Guitars’ Andy Powers.

Featured Videos

Alisa Rose with Scott Nygaard: “Goodbye Liza Jane”

Peghead Nation fiddle instructor improvises on a popular fiddle tune with our co-founder accompanying her on guitar.

Partners

Trevor Gordon Hall, "The Meeting at the Window" | Fishman

Contemporary fingerstylist plays an original solo piece using Fishman pickups, amps, and pedals.

News & Reviews

New Lessons, Tunes, and Techniques for June 2025

Peghead Nation instructors release hours of new material for you to dig into this month!

Discover Great Instruments, Performances, & Events

Instruments & Gear

Thompson 00-12 MR Custom

A West Coast-themed 12-fret cutaway built with myrtle and redwood.

Featured Videos

John Reischman and Jacob Jolliff: “Salt Spring”

A fun two-mandolin performance of Peghead Nation mandolin instructor’s popular original tune.

News & Reviews

Win a Northfield Guitar, Shubb 50th Anniversary Capos, Peghead Nation Courses, and More!

Peghead Nation joins Northfield Mandolins and Shubb Capos for a Special Summer Giveaway!

Partners

Ellis F5 Reserve | Ellis Mandolins

The Mandolin Store's Adam McIntosh demonstrates a great F-style.

Instruments & Gear

Powers Electric A-Type

An innovative electric guitar by Taylor Guitars’ Andy Powers.

Featured Videos

Alisa Rose with Scott Nygaard: “Goodbye Liza Jane”

Peghead Nation fiddle instructor improvises on a popular fiddle tune with our co-founder accompanying her on guitar.

Partners

Trevor Gordon Hall, "The Meeting at the Window" | Fishman

Contemporary fingerstylist plays an original solo piece using Fishman pickups, amps, and pedals.

News & Reviews

New Lessons, Tunes, and Techniques for June 2025

Peghead Nation instructors release hours of new material for you to dig into this month!

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