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 th…

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 t…

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 baby Hayes’ guitar tube amps and the digital alternatives. Magnus’s shares a story when he became the nation…

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 lick Guitar Club: Mickey Abraham Chromatic Connecting Lines Here are the weblinks mentioned in the …

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 i…

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. Sign up for LIVE stream notifications: https://mandolinsecrets.com/podca…

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…

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 Karl Hayes’ new album release with Appalachian Swing Here are weblinks mentioned in the show: KRK Rokit 5 Studio Monitors ht…

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 Program DJANGOLOGY, new lesson The travel vs music ration for the touring musician The best practices for songwriting and recording a one m…

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 Transition Here are weblinks mentioned in the show. Sign up for LIVE stream notifications: https://mandolinsecrets.com/podcastBy Magnus Zetterlund & Hayes Griffin

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: https://mandolinsecrets.com/podcastBy Magnus Zetterlund & Hayes Griffin

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 …

In this week’s episode, Magnus and Hayes are discussing: Hayes’ and Magnus’ reunion after 7 years! Highlights include: Swedish Midsummer Torsåker Bluegrass Festival and Jimmy Sunnebrandt Red Diamond Mandolins Bingjsö Stämman Ondra Kozak Here are weblinks mentioned in the show. https://mandolinsecrets.com/podcast…

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: Sign up for LIVE stream notifications: https://mandolinsecrets.com/podcast…

In this week’s episode, Magnus and Hayes are discussing: Hayes' upcoming Western Swing Rhythm Guitar Webinar Do 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 Webinar Here are weblinks mentione…

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. Sign up for LIVE stream notifications: https://mandolinsecrets.com/live Lessons with Marcel http…

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…

In this week’s episode, Magnus and Hayes discuss: • What are the most essential components of your practice space? • Some favorite cleaning/maintenance products for your instrument. • We are listening to Hayes new sophisticated arrangement of Angeline The Baker. Here are the web links mentioned in the show. Sign up for LIVE stream notifications: ht…

In this week’s episode, Magnus and Hayes catch up after the New Year, discussing: Do you have any New Year's resolutions for music? Do you have any tips for fingerboard mapping (memorizing the notes on the fingerboard)? Magnus new cross picking arrangement of Auld Lang Syne Here are weblinks mentioned in the show. Your Best Year Ever (book by Micha…

In this week’s episode, Magnus and Hayes discuss: Any gear or other music-related stuff on your holiday wishlist this year? What guitar/mandolin case are you using? The new Jingle Bells Mandolin Lesson The Guitar Club is Officially launched Here are weblinks mentioned in the show: Sign up for LIVE stream notifications: https://mandolinsecrets.com/l…

In this week’s episode, Hayes chats with special guest Lama Adam Berner about mindfulness, music, and playing through your mistakes: Here are weblinks mentioned in the show. Support Lama Adam: https://www.lamaadam.com/ Sign up for LIVE stream notifications: https://mandolinsecrets.com/live Learn more about the Mandolin Secrets Guitar Club: https://…

In this week’s episode, Magnus and Hayes discuss: What does it mean to be a mindful music maker? The importance of mindfulness, breathing, Alexander technique and yoga Tips about posture Here are weblinks mentioned in the show. Book by Ellen J.Langer The Power of Mindful Learning Sign up for LIVE stream notifications: https://mandolinsecrets.com/li…

In this week’s episode, Magnus and Hayes discuss: Have you ever played an instrument with torrefied wood? What did you think? Do you prefer sitting or standing while you play? Why? Do you want to improvise more freely? Then join us in the upcoming Mandolin Fretboard Webinar Here are weblinks mentioned in the show. Sign up for LIVE stream notificati…

In this week’s episode, Magnus and Hayes discuss: Do you have any tips for recording sessions? What microphone/s do you prefer for live shows? Do you use a pickup on your acoustic mandolin? Magnus’ new music video and lessons for Waltz of the Dreams Microphones for recording sessions Here are weblinks mentioned in the show. Listen to Waltz of the D…

In this week’s episode, Magnus and Hayes discuss: Our Question of the Week: • Do you do any mandolin maintenance/repair yourself or take it to a luthier? • Where do you find the songs that inspire you? • Hayes’ new chord lesson for “It Don’t Mean a Thing” • Chromatic Embellishment of Static Harmony (CESH) • Listen to Magnus Nordic Folk Guitar Here …

In this week’s episode, Magnus and Hayes discuss: Do you have a successful practice routine you'd like to share? Do you play any non-mandolin family instruments? If so, which ones? Do you ever use alternate tunings for mandolin? If so, which ones? Hayes’ new lesson for “It Don’t Mean a Thing” Do you notate music? Any software you recommend? Here ar…

In this week’s episode, Magnus and Hayes discuss: What is the best practice advice or helpful tip you have gotten? What is your favorite accessory for your mandolin? We have a listen to Magnus new release: Mandolife Magnus shares the first sneak peaks of his 100 years old Levin Parlour Guitars. Here are weblinks mentioned in the show. Sign up for L…

In this week’s episode, Magnus and Hayes discuss: How to make crosspicking arrangements? What is a pick ornament? Do you use any non-musical practices like meditation/exercise/yoga to help your mandolin playing? What do you find most challenging about playing the mandolin? Here are weblinks mentioned in the show. Sign up for LIVE stream notificatio…

In this week’s episode, Magnus and Hayes discuss: Do you have a song/tune you're trying to master on mandolin right now? Who has a funny/odd/interesting mandolin story to tell? Please share below! 😀 New lessons: Bluegrass Stomp + 10 Minute Challenge Do you take the solo? Magnus shares his mandolin story that led him to meeting the love of his life …

In this week’s episode, Magnus and Hayes discuss: Do you play other mandolin family instruments? What motivates you to keep practicing the mandolin? Using the Crosspicking technique for accompaniment. Here are weblinks mentioned in the show. Sign up for LIVE stream notifications: https://mandolinsecrets.com/live Listen to Tremology by Magnus Zetter…

In this week’s episode, Magnus and Hayes discuss: feeling overwhelmed when learning the mandolin your top picks for the most underrated mandolinist Magnus’ new release Tremology and the new Mandolin Secrets lesson for jazz standard Avalon Here are weblinks mentioned in the show. Sign up for LIVE stream notifications: https://mandolinsecrets.com/liv…