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In this podcast episode, Hayes Griffin and Magnus Zetterlund discuss the interesting subject of contest playing. Why do it? How to apply? What to focus on? It's not only a general discussion; they also look deeper at Hayes's successful adventure when he placed 2nd at Walnut Valley Festival, National Flat-Picking Championships, Winfield, KS, in September 2024.
We are highlighting:
The good reasons to attend a contestWhat makes a good contest repertoireHow to craft a winning arrangementHayes's new Collings guitarHere are the weblinks mentioned in the show.
Walnut Valley Festival, National Flat-Picking Championships, Winfield, KS:
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Magnus interviews mandolin player Patricia Cleary from Seattle in this month's episode. She's a member of Mandolin Secrets Academy and talks about her way of keeping focus and showing up for the mandolin daily with Magnus's guidance.
It's inspiring to listen to her interesting view on the mandolin as a great depressant and anti-anxiety.
"You can't be angry or sad playing the mandolin; it evokes so much joy!"
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This month’s episode was recorded in a car, and Magnus and Hayes are having a discussion about:
Hayes’s visit to Swedenthe Grenna Bluegrass FestivalLeading workshops for players at different levelsPlaying good bluegrass breaksThe art of slow and steady progress making+ Much moreHere are the weblinks mentioned in the show.
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In this month’s episode, Magnus interviews one of Europe’s top bluegrass musicians, Ondra Kozák, from the Czech Republic. He plays mandolin, guitar, fiddle/violin, dobro, bass, etc.
The episode is full of good tips from a professional music maker, and there is an exciting discussion about:
- Being a multi-instrumentalist
- The bluegrass scene in the Czech Republic
- Being a professional musician
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Here are the weblinks mentioned in the show:
The website of Ondra Kozák
https://ondrakozak.com/
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In this month’s episode, Magnus and Hayes are discussing:
What is the best low-cost or "budget" instrument you've played?What is your favorite instrument shop and why?Do you perform any mandolin maintenance/repair yourself or take it to a luthier?Magnus's new lesson for the fiddle tune Red Haired Boy with some Adam Steffey Hero Licks.Here are the weblinks mentioned in the show.
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In this month’s episode, Magnus and Hayes are discussing:
How do you visualize scales on the mandolin and guitar? Boxes, finger patterns, etc. Anyone have a favorite app they use for practice?Magnus’s new lesson release for I’ve found a new babyHayes’ guitar tube amps and the digital alternatives.Magnus’s shares a story when he became the national TV guitarist.Visit our website for more episodes:
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In this month’s episode, Magnus and Hayes are discussing:
Do you use a tone-guard for your mandolin? Why or why not?Do you know how to learn a song by ear? If so, how did you acquire this skill?Magnus’s new lesson release for the Martin Taylor Jazz lickGuitar Club: Mickey Abraham Chromatic Connecting LinesHere are the weblinks mentioned in the show.
Visit our website for more episodes:
https://mandolinsecrets.com/podcast
Martin Taylor Jazz Lick for Mandolin:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwO7tUv99Ng&t=2sMickey Abraham Chromatic Connecting Lines:
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In this week’s episode, Magnus and Hayes are discussing:
What is one of the most frustrating things you’ve had to overcome in music and how did you do it?What does your practice routine look like right now?What type of pick do you prefer and why?Magnus's new lesson for Swedish fiddle-tune Hultkläppens Am Polska.Here are the weblinks mentioned in the show.
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https://mandolinsecrets.com/podcast
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In this week’s episode, Magnus and Hayes are discussing:
Do you have music goals for the New Year?What are your tips for learning music by ear?Do you play other mandolin family instruments? (Octave mandolin, mandola, mandocello, etc.)Here are weblinks mentioned in the show.
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In this week’s episode, Magnus and Hayes are discussing:
What is your proudest moment as a mandolin player?Do you ever take breaks from playing music? For how long?Magnus's new album “Nordic Symphonic”Hayes teaching experience at “Steve Kaufman’s Acoustic Kamp”Here are weblinks mentioned in the show:
Sign up for LIVE stream notifications:
https://mandolinsecrets.com/podcast
Nordic website:
https://www.nordicmusic.nu/
Steve Kaufman’s Acoustic Kamp
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In this week’s episode, Magnus and Hayes are discussing:
What mandolin music are you listening to these days?Does your instrument need a setup now that the weather is warmer?New lesson with Nordic Folk Music, Vals efter Pål KarlHayes’ new album release with Appalachian SwingHere are weblinks mentioned in the show:
KRK Rokit 5 Studio Monitors
https://www.krkmusic.com/Studio-Monitors/ROKIT-5-G4
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In this week’s episode, Magnus and Hayes are discussing:
How well do you know your mandolin fretboard?Do you have any fun musical plans now that spring is here?Mandolin Fretboard Webinar and Fretboard Success ProgramDJANGOLOGY, new lessonThe travel vs music ration for the touring musicianThe best practices for songwriting and recording a one man bandHere are weblinks mentioned in the show.
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https://mandolinsecrets.com/podcastLearn more about Mandolin Fretboard Webinar
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In this week’s episode, Magnus and Hayes are discussing:
What are your music goals for the New Year?Let us know what you're practicing right now!Guitar Club TransitionHere are weblinks mentioned in the show.
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In this week’s episode, Magnus and Hayes are discussing:
What got you to pick up the mandolin the first time? Is music a social activity for you? Or do you just play by/for yourself?Sign up for LIVE stream notifications:
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In this week’s episode, Magnus and Hayes are discussing:
Do you use a rounded pick or one with more of a point?What are the top 3 qualities of your favorite musician?Do you record yourself practicing or playing? What gear and/or software do you use?Gear, software and musicians mentioned in the show:
- Olympus LS-14 hand recorder
- Jacob Jolliff Band - Outbound PlaneHere are weblinks mentioned in the show:
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In this week’s episode, Magnus and Hayes are discussing:
Hayes’ and Magnus’ reunion after 7 years! Highlights include:
Swedish MidsummerTorsåker Bluegrass Festival and Jimmy SunnebrandtRed Diamond MandolinsBingjsö StämmanOndra KozakHere are weblinks mentioned in the show.
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In this week’s episode, Magnus and Hayes are discussing:
• Take aways from the music-summer so far.
• What is your favorite instrument that you own?
• What's the worst musical advice you were ever given?
Here are weblinks mentioned in the show:
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In this week’s episode, Magnus and Hayes are discussing:
Hayes' upcoming Western Swing Rhythm Guitar WebinarDo you teach mandolin or guitar? Tell us your #1 tip for folks trying to learn!What mental tools do you rely on for improvisation? Arpeggios? Scales? Sounds inside your head?Magnus' upcoming Jazz Mandolin WebinarHere are weblinks mentioned in the show.
Sign up for LIVE stream notifications:
https://mandolinsecrets.com/liveLearn more about the upcoming Western Swing webinar on May 28th, 2022:
https://mandolinsecrets.com/guitarwebinarLearn more about the upcoming Jazz Mandolin webinar on June 11th, 2022:
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In this week’s episode, Hayes chats with special guest Marcel Ardans of Lessons with Marcel about transcription, the world of online content creation, and some tips for how to start working out music by ear.
Here are the web links mentioned in the show.
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https://mandolinsecrets.com/live
Lessons with Marcel
https://lessonswithmarcel.com
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In this week’s episode, Magnus and Hayes are discussing:
Magnus’ new Academy release Covid Fever. This tune is a new composition and his first bluegrass fiddletune, inspired by Bill Monroe. If you could take a lesson with any player out there, who would it be and why?Do you use a metronome and/or backing tracks to practice? If so, what are some of your favorites?Here are weblinks mentioned in the show:
Learn more about the upcoming Mandolin Bootcamp, March 2022
https://mandolinsecrets.com/bootcampSign up for LIVE stream notifications:
https://mandolinsecrets.com/live - Visa fler
