Scott Nygaard and John Reischman: “I Am a Pilgrim”

Peghead Nation Co-founder plays an old-time tune with his fellow Harmonic Tone Revealer at our 10th Anniversary Showcase.

Peghead Nation Co-founder Scott Nygaard has played with John Reischman for over three decades, in many different configurations. For our 10th Anniversary Showcase,  John and Scott played a few lovely tunes together, including “I Am a Pilgrim,” which they recorded on the stellar Harmonic Tone Revealers album with fellow Peghead instructor Sharon Gilchrist. Scott also teaches this tune on Peghead Nation in his Advanced Flatpicking course.

The Peghead Nation 10th Anniversary Party and Showcase happened in November, at Studio Fourth Street, a beautiful new performance and gathering space in Peghead Nation’s hometown of San Rafael, California. In addition to a fun hang and lots of catching up with students, teachers, family, and friends, the evening featured short performances from the Peghead co-founders and an impressive contingent of instructors. It was a special night of unique collaborations and wonderful performances from many of the folks who have made our first decade possible.

Check out our Featured Videos page for more performances from the 10th Anniversary Showcase.

Video shot by Pint of Soul and Dan Foldes 
Sound by Paul Knight

To learn mandolin from John Reischman, check out his Peghead Nation courses, Old-Time Mandolin and Melodic Mandolin Tunes. 

Study guitar with Scott Nygaard in his courses Roots and Bluegrass Rhythm Guitar, Intermediate Flatpicking Guitar, Advanced Flatpicking Guitar, Weekly Guitar Workout, and Creating Bluegrass and Roots Music Solos

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