This is a good topic. Thanks for bringing it up Sherry. We have a lot of churches here in the mid-cities with a wide variety of worship styles. One of our worship team members, who often leads when...
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This is a good topic. Thanks for bringing it up Sherry. We have a lot of churches here in the mid-cities with a wide variety of worship styles. One of our worship team members, who often leads when...
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I've been mulling over signing up for his academy. Baron's instruction has been a big boost to my learning lately. I almost sound good when I play after 7 years.
An Eastman MDO305 Octave Mandolin. It was an early surprise thanks to The Mandolin Store's doorbuster special. I haven't had this much fun since I started my mandolin journey.
I started with Mike Marshall on ArtistWorks in 2017. That, along with some of the free online teaching, really helped get me started. Basic music theory and ear training are helpful since you have no...
Yep, I really like Lakota straps. Found out about them on another thread here on MC before the pandemic. After buying the first one for my primary mandolin, I had to get straps for the others.
I hit a plateau (more like a wall!) with my playing several months ago. My great love for the mandolin hasn't diminished but it has been a struggle to un-case any of them and go at it again. It...
Congratulations on #300! It's a beautiful instrument.
Very nice. I'm looking forward to a sound clip if you get the opportunity.
I went with Mike Marshall/ArtistWorks when I started my mandolin journey in 2017. He starts from the ground up whereas some other instructors have an expectation of certain knowledge and/or skill...
She was a true pioneer and down-to-earth. RIP.
I've been very happy with my Calhoun. Had it for almost 2 years now. Mellow compared to my The Loar 520 and not as loud. Hope you enjoy yours!
I like my Hercules stand, too. With 3 large shepherds, a Chi/Terrier mix that thinks she's a shepherd and a rambunctious cat, it provides a greater comfort level when I need to free up my hands in...
Occasionally, I have problems with the tuner picking up the E string. Plucking closer to the bridge always takes care of it.
I have 2 Mandolin Cafe caps (black and tan) that are my favorites to wear. They are my go-to caps when I leave the house - rain or shine. However, it doesn't seem fitting to me to wear them while...
That is one nice looking stand. If I didn't have 3 very active German Shepherds, it might be an option.
Another beautiful instrument from every angle. It would be neat to hear it played.
Welcome to the Cafe, Martin. And, welcome to your journey with the mandolin. It sounds like you need to work on your posture - not just sitting with the mandolin but, also, how you hold it. I started...
I can so relate to this - for both the music lessons and the mandolin.
I look at this one and think what's there not to like. The contrasts in woods really stands out along with the sound holes. It's a beauty.
Started following this since I have the same issue as Allen. It requires a manual refresh using Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge on my laptops to unbold. It's been doing it for quite a while.
Sorry you had the flu. Hope you're on the mend. Hang in there. Lots of good advice here. I've had great experiences with the Cafe sponsors on my purchases. If you see something you like, give them a...
Last one was from Elderly. Been hankering for a Collings MT or similar, lately, so that may change. The 2 prior to that was The Mandolin Store.
I started out playing the organ as a pre-teen with a teacher that went straight from the sheet music. She was good and I'm thankful for the basics she instilled in my young brain but my...
Welcome to the Café! I played an extremely high action Gibson J-50 for years when I was young before I knew any better so I understand the discomfort. Playing should be enjoyable and proper set up is...