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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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Kevin Muiderman Bouzouki

Irish guitar star and Peghead Nation instructor John Doyle demonstrates his parlor-guitar–bodied eight-string.

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Aaron Weinstein: "If Love Were All"

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

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New Lessons for June 2026

New techniques, tunes, and lessons from Peghead Nation instructors

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

A spontaneous collaboration on a pair of Northfield mandolins.

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Taylor Next Generation 614ce

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

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Hildaland: “Coffee & Incense”

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

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Richard Hoover Reflects on 50 Years | Santa Cruz Guitars

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

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

Discover Great Instruments, Performances, & Events

Instruments & Gear

Kevin Muiderman Bouzouki

Irish guitar star and Peghead Nation instructor John Doyle demonstrates his parlor-guitar–bodied eight-string.

Featured Videos

Aaron Weinstein: "If Love Were All"

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

News & Reviews

New Lessons for June 2026

New techniques, tunes, and lessons from Peghead Nation instructors

Partners

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

A spontaneous collaboration on a pair of Northfield mandolins.

Instruments & Gear

Taylor Next Generation 614ce

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

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

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

Discover Great Instruments, Performances, & Events

Instruments & Gear

Kevin Muiderman Bouzouki

Irish guitar star and Peghead Nation instructor John Doyle demonstrates his parlor-guitar–bodied eight-string.

Featured Videos

Aaron Weinstein: "If Love Were All"

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

News & Reviews

New Lessons for June 2026

New techniques, tunes, and lessons from Peghead Nation instructors

Partners

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

A spontaneous collaboration on a pair of Northfield mandolins.

Instruments & Gear

Taylor Next Generation 614ce

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

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

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

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