Mandolin Secrets Podcast

Oct 28 2024 34 ep. 35 mins 19
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This podcast is for every mandolin and guitar player who wants an inspiration boost. Hosts Magnus Zetterlund and Hayes Griffin share professional tips, experiences, and stories that will support every music maker on their journey.

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#34 How to succeed with contest playing

Oct 28 2024 43 mins  
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:Th

#33 Show up for the mandolin every day with Patricia Cleary

Oct 01 2024 22 mins  
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 mandoli

#32 Play good bluegrass breaks with Hayes Griffin

Sep 03 2024 35 mins  
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.Visit our website for more episodes:https://mandolinsecre

#31 Being a multi-instrumentalist with Ondra Kozák

Aug 05 2024 34 mins  
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 profe

#30 What is your favorite instrument shop and why?

Jul 09 2024 39 mins  
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.Vis

#29 What’s your favorite practice app?

Jun 11 2024 30 mins  
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 w

#28 Do you know how to learn a song by ear?

May 14 2024 31 mins  
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 epi

#27 What is one of the most frustrating things you’ve had to overcome in music?

Apr 16 2024 36 mins  
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.Visit our website for m

#26 What are your tips for learning music by ear?

Jan 24 2024 32 mins  
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/podcast

#25 What is your proudest moment as a mandolin player?

Sep 08 2023 41 mins  
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/podcas