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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 $25 per month!

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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 $25 per month!

Browse Courses

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

Discover Great Instruments, Performances, & Events

Instruments & Gear

Taylor Next Generation 614ce

An updated take on Taylor’s maple-bodied Grand Auditorium.

Featured Videos

Aaron Weinstein: "If Love Were All"

Our jazz mandolin instructor plays a solo arrangement of the standard.

News & Reviews

Mandolin From the Ground Up with Ethan Setiawan | New Workshop Available Now

Partners

Tapas Roy & Brian Oberlin, "Kakatua" | Northfield Mandolins

A spontaneous collaboration on a pair of Northfield mandolins.

Instruments & Gear

2024 Wayne Henderson 12-Fret Dreadnought

Peghead Nation instructor Greg Schochet demonstrates his Norman Blake-inspired flattop.

Featured Videos

Hildaland: “Coffee & Incense”

Peghead Nation mandolin instructor plays an original tune with fiddler Louise Bichan, live in our studio.

Partners

Richard Hoover Reflects on 50 Years | Santa Cruz Guitars

Santa Cruz Guitar founder Richard Hoover on harmonicity, craftsmanship, and teamwork.

News & Reviews

New Course! Norman Blake–Style Guitar with Greg Schochet

Learn to play guitar in the style of the legendary Norman Blake, with a systematic approach to his flatpicking technique, syncopated strumming, harmonized melody lines, and unique embellishments.

Discover Great Instruments, Performances, & Events

Instruments & Gear

Taylor Next Generation 614ce

An updated take on Taylor’s maple-bodied Grand Auditorium.

Featured Videos

Aaron Weinstein: "If Love Were All"

Our jazz mandolin instructor plays a solo arrangement of the standard.

News & Reviews

Mandolin From the Ground Up with Ethan Setiawan | New Workshop Available Now

Partners

Tapas Roy & Brian Oberlin, "Kakatua" | Northfield Mandolins

A spontaneous collaboration on a pair of Northfield mandolins.

Instruments & Gear

2024 Wayne Henderson 12-Fret Dreadnought

Peghead Nation instructor Greg Schochet demonstrates his Norman Blake-inspired flattop.

Featured Videos

Hildaland: “Coffee & Incense”

Peghead Nation mandolin instructor plays an original tune with fiddler Louise Bichan, live in our studio.

Partners

Richard Hoover Reflects on 50 Years | Santa Cruz Guitars

Santa Cruz Guitar founder Richard Hoover on harmonicity, craftsmanship, and teamwork.

News & Reviews

New Course! Norman Blake–Style Guitar with Greg Schochet

Learn to play guitar in the style of the legendary Norman Blake, with a systematic approach to his flatpicking technique, syncopated strumming, harmonized melody lines, and unique embellishments.