Hi guys,
I started following Mandy quite a few years ago on YouTube. I liked her homespun, “you can do it too” approach. I decided to become a Patreon because I felt that she deserved my support and I was pretty sure I would benefit too.
Her love for music is evident and I have watched her blossom as a communicator and as a teacher. She has added instruments to her channel as her interests widened.
Little by little I got drawn into the Banjolemonade world, lessons, feedback, porch talks, reviews and other elements. I have even got to know a little about her family life too (including her chickens).
It’s a welcoming channel and Mandy is upfront about her beliefs. She is not overbearing at all and I personally like that aspect of her.
But the most important thing is that I have progressed musically on the banjo as a result of her approach. She plays and teaches the kind of music I want to learn.
So, when I found out about her new website I did as she suggested and moved over from Patreon. I am looking forward to seeing what this develops into. I live in Spain where clawhammer is unknown. I plow a lonely furrow in that sense.
I can come in and out of the website as I please and learn at my own pace across the different levels and songs. That freedom suits my erratic style.
I chose the one year payment method because it’s a great offer and I know that I will be staying as I am already a satisfied student.
I would recommend Banjolemonade to anyone interested in picking up one of the instruments on offer or someone who wishes to improve through a nurturing method.
Mucha suerte y muchas gracias, Mandy!
Bienvenidos, Paul Joseph! It’s nice to meet a banjo student from Europe. I haven’t known Mandy as long as you have, but agree that she is a wonderful teacher. Bendiciones from Western Nevada, USA! =gary=
I have always enjoyed listening to the old northern American stories played out on banjo giving us a glimpse of the past and the sound of clawhammer banjo has always been a favourite of mine. Later in years I decided to learn to play banjo. Having unsuccessfully found a teacher in the UK who played in this style that I could liken to, I came upon one of Mandy’s beginner lessons on YouTube and was drawn to her style of teaching and within a matter of weeks I was able, with her help, to play a tune of sorts (my husband doesn’t cover his ears anymore)! I joined Patreon a few months ago and recently progressed onto her new site. What a change! It is evident all the hard work and thought that has gone into this new site to help all of us who view it. It is very easy to use and so far I have found an answer to every query that I may have, relating to learning, how to change strings, type of banjos, reviews, tabs to use etc . Mandy is very knowledgeable on her subjects, honest and always has a cheery disposition. In my opinion unbelievable value for money and you will not be disappointed. Definitely an answer to prayer – thank you.
Cool, another European student! I’m still more of a beginner than you are, but did subscribe to Mandy’s Patreon page briefly before she launched this new, easier-to-use website. Isn’t she a wonderful teacher? Cheers & blessings from Western Nevada, USA!
From a dulcimer point of view, well worth the $$. Mandy gives bite size super digestible chunks of music instruction at a very slow pace. Then the student can in turn practice and master the song/level at their own pace and speed. I believe she admitted to not reading music! YES! I love it. Everyone learns differently. And when tabs were shown to me after struggling for YEARS, a whole new musical world and musical enjoyment finally opened up. No musical snobbery here, just wholesome education, you can do attitude, and the joy of playing music!
Hey, Judy. At this point, I’m here for beginning clawhammer banjo lessons. But it’s awesome that Mandy offers such a variety of lessons! Eventually, I’m sure I’ll dabble with mountain dulcimer, merlin, and olde-tyme 2-finger banjo as well. I agree with you and love how down-to-earth Mandy is with her easy-to-understand lessons! Best wishes from Nevada!
I have always loved the old Appalachian folk music. I recently retired, and now that I have enough time, I decided to finally learn to play a banjo that I inherited 40 years ago.
I began by looking at videos on YouTube, and eventually came across one of Mandy’s clawhammer banjo lessons. There was something about Mandy’s informal style which appealed to me, so I decided to check out her website. After looking it over I signed up for the one-year plan which was very affordable. I am so glad I did!
Mandy has a friendly and informal teaching style which I love. She almost makes you feel like you are taking private lessons from a good friend at the friend’s home. Sometimes Mandy gives the lesson sitting on her front porch, other lessons in front of the fireplace, or on her couch with her dog sleeping beside her. What comes across is Mandy’s love for music and her joy of teaching. The lessons are bite sized videos of around 10 minutes each, so it is easy for the student to progress at whatever pace they like. Part of the problem with learning an instrument as a new beginner is that it is easy to get discouraged in the beginning and give up. Mandy’s lessons are simple and enjoyable though, and I have never become discouraged. After only a month I am having fun, can already play a couple of songs, and am happy with my progress.
I would recommend Banjolemonade to anyone thinking about learning to play the banjo, either as a beginner or even as an experienced musician looking to improve.
This website and this music is such a blessing to me. Your instructions on the dulcimer are so clear I think I can actually do chords! Reading tabs is new to me. I grew up on the piano, but unfortunately due to mild cognitive impairment I’m losing the ability to read music. Tablature is still possible, and so is the dulcimer! Thank you so much for providing a way to enjoy music again!
I’m really interested in learning to play my dulcimer. I’ve played guitar but have arthritis so it has become difficult to chord. Am hoping this will be something I can do.
Excited to get started watched your Utube I like your approach to teaching.
I am just beginning to learn to play the dulcimer. I have inherited my dad’s and my husband’s Aunt’s dulcimers. I am eager to learn. I really like the sound of the dulcimer. I have never played a musical instrument, I’m 64 years old . Looking forward to my musical career.(Lol) Expecting great things from Mandy’s teaching.
I have wanted to play a stringed instrument since my guitar lessons in the 8th grade, but never seemed to be able to focus enough to get it done. Now I am 67 and semi retired and have more time for it. One problem has been arthritis and difficulty placing my fingers. When I discovered hour glass dulcimers online I knew that this was the instrument that I wanted to learn to play, and that my arthritis wouldn’t hinder me from learning. I searched online to buy a dulcimer and am currently having one made which I will recieve by the end of March. I am very interested in joining this group and the lessons. They sound great.
Greetings Mandy, I have been so impressed by you and free lessons. I thought that I would give it a go! I am 69 years of age, do not have the use of my pinky and ring fingers on my left hand but you have inspired me. I have a question regarding your tunes of choice, that is, as expected, they are American. Do you have any British, Irish or Australian songs in your library? I am prepared to join your group anyway and truly do need the assistance that I think that your channel could provide. I have recently viewed, several times your video of Norwegian Wood by the Beetles. That is just GREAT! I do not expect to learn much more than the basics, but I will be happy with that. I have already been working on Waltzing Matilda and the easy tunes from your videos. Regards Alan (Australia)
Hey Alan, thanks for your kind words. If you’d like to you can click on lessons and look at the titles of my lessons. When you try to click it open, it will give you an error (if not a member) but you can still see the lists of songs and such. Most all of my songs are American, and they are all public domain songs as well. So lots of old folk and fiddle tunes. I would recommend you join as a monthly member and head into my beginner course. I have one for DAD and one for DAA dulcimer. Thank you!
I highly recommend one-on-one lessons with Mandy. Just completed a six lesson program. As a new clawhammer banjo novice I found the lesson informative, fun, and motivational. From her lesson plans, follow-up, and coaching everything was first class
Hi guys,
I started following Mandy quite a few years ago on YouTube. I liked her homespun, “you can do it too” approach. I decided to become a Patreon because I felt that she deserved my support and I was pretty sure I would benefit too.
Her love for music is evident and I have watched her blossom as a communicator and as a teacher. She has added instruments to her channel as her interests widened.
Little by little I got drawn into the Banjolemonade world, lessons, feedback, porch talks, reviews and other elements. I have even got to know a little about her family life too (including her chickens).
It’s a welcoming channel and Mandy is upfront about her beliefs. She is not overbearing at all and I personally like that aspect of her.
But the most important thing is that I have progressed musically on the banjo as a result of her approach. She plays and teaches the kind of music I want to learn.
So, when I found out about her new website I did as she suggested and moved over from Patreon. I am looking forward to seeing what this develops into. I live in Spain where clawhammer is unknown. I plow a lonely furrow in that sense.
I can come in and out of the website as I please and learn at my own pace across the different levels and songs. That freedom suits my erratic style.
I chose the one year payment method because it’s a great offer and I know that I will be staying as I am already a satisfied student.
I would recommend Banjolemonade to anyone interested in picking up one of the instruments on offer or someone who wishes to improve through a nurturing method.
Mucha suerte y muchas gracias, Mandy!
Bienvenidos, Paul Joseph! It’s nice to meet a banjo student from Europe. I haven’t known Mandy as long as you have, but agree that she is a wonderful teacher. Bendiciones from Western Nevada, USA! =gary=
I have always enjoyed listening to the old northern American stories played out on banjo giving us a glimpse of the past and the sound of clawhammer banjo has always been a favourite of mine. Later in years I decided to learn to play banjo. Having unsuccessfully found a teacher in the UK who played in this style that I could liken to, I came upon one of Mandy’s beginner lessons on YouTube and was drawn to her style of teaching and within a matter of weeks I was able, with her help, to play a tune of sorts (my husband doesn’t cover his ears anymore)! I joined Patreon a few months ago and recently progressed onto her new site. What a change! It is evident all the hard work and thought that has gone into this new site to help all of us who view it. It is very easy to use and so far I have found an answer to every query that I may have, relating to learning, how to change strings, type of banjos, reviews, tabs to use etc . Mandy is very knowledgeable on her subjects, honest and always has a cheery disposition. In my opinion unbelievable value for money and you will not be disappointed. Definitely an answer to prayer – thank you.
Cool, another European student! I’m still more of a beginner than you are, but did subscribe to Mandy’s Patreon page briefly before she launched this new, easier-to-use website. Isn’t she a wonderful teacher? Cheers & blessings from Western Nevada, USA!
From a dulcimer point of view, well worth the $$. Mandy gives bite size super digestible chunks of music instruction at a very slow pace. Then the student can in turn practice and master the song/level at their own pace and speed. I believe she admitted to not reading music! YES! I love it. Everyone learns differently. And when tabs were shown to me after struggling for YEARS, a whole new musical world and musical enjoyment finally opened up. No musical snobbery here, just wholesome education, you can do attitude, and the joy of playing music!
Hey, Judy. At this point, I’m here for beginning clawhammer banjo lessons. But it’s awesome that Mandy offers such a variety of lessons! Eventually, I’m sure I’ll dabble with mountain dulcimer, merlin, and olde-tyme 2-finger banjo as well. I agree with you and love how down-to-earth Mandy is with her easy-to-understand lessons! Best wishes from Nevada!
I have always loved the old Appalachian folk music. I recently retired, and now that I have enough time, I decided to finally learn to play a banjo that I inherited 40 years ago.
I began by looking at videos on YouTube, and eventually came across one of Mandy’s clawhammer banjo lessons. There was something about Mandy’s informal style which appealed to me, so I decided to check out her website. After looking it over I signed up for the one-year plan which was very affordable. I am so glad I did!
Mandy has a friendly and informal teaching style which I love. She almost makes you feel like you are taking private lessons from a good friend at the friend’s home. Sometimes Mandy gives the lesson sitting on her front porch, other lessons in front of the fireplace, or on her couch with her dog sleeping beside her. What comes across is Mandy’s love for music and her joy of teaching. The lessons are bite sized videos of around 10 minutes each, so it is easy for the student to progress at whatever pace they like. Part of the problem with learning an instrument as a new beginner is that it is easy to get discouraged in the beginning and give up. Mandy’s lessons are simple and enjoyable though, and I have never become discouraged. After only a month I am having fun, can already play a couple of songs, and am happy with my progress.
I would recommend Banjolemonade to anyone thinking about learning to play the banjo, either as a beginner or even as an experienced musician looking to improve.
This website and this music is such a blessing to me. Your instructions on the dulcimer are so clear I think I can actually do chords! Reading tabs is new to me. I grew up on the piano, but unfortunately due to mild cognitive impairment I’m losing the ability to read music. Tablature is still possible, and so is the dulcimer! Thank you so much for providing a way to enjoy music again!
God bless you! Everything I do blesses me right back 100 times over and I get great joy out of it as well.
I’m really interested in learning to play my dulcimer. I’ve played guitar but have arthritis so it has become difficult to chord. Am hoping this will be something I can do.
Excited to get started watched your Utube I like your approach to teaching.
I am just beginning to learn to play the dulcimer. I have inherited my dad’s and my husband’s Aunt’s dulcimers. I am eager to learn. I really like the sound of the dulcimer. I have never played a musical instrument, I’m 64 years old . Looking forward to my musical career.(Lol) Expecting great things from Mandy’s teaching.
I have wanted to play a stringed instrument since my guitar lessons in the 8th grade, but never seemed to be able to focus enough to get it done. Now I am 67 and semi retired and have more time for it. One problem has been arthritis and difficulty placing my fingers. When I discovered hour glass dulcimers online I knew that this was the instrument that I wanted to learn to play, and that my arthritis wouldn’t hinder me from learning. I searched online to buy a dulcimer and am currently having one made which I will recieve by the end of March. I am very interested in joining this group and the lessons. They sound great.
That’s great Donna! You will love it. If you tune it to DAA – then you just need 1 finger to run along the melody string to get your song melody.
Greetings Mandy, I have been so impressed by you and free lessons. I thought that I would give it a go! I am 69 years of age, do not have the use of my pinky and ring fingers on my left hand but you have inspired me. I have a question regarding your tunes of choice, that is, as expected, they are American. Do you have any British, Irish or Australian songs in your library? I am prepared to join your group anyway and truly do need the assistance that I think that your channel could provide. I have recently viewed, several times your video of Norwegian Wood by the Beetles. That is just GREAT! I do not expect to learn much more than the basics, but I will be happy with that. I have already been working on Waltzing Matilda and the easy tunes from your videos. Regards Alan (Australia)
Hey Alan, thanks for your kind words. If you’d like to you can click on lessons and look at the titles of my lessons. When you try to click it open, it will give you an error (if not a member) but you can still see the lists of songs and such. Most all of my songs are American, and they are all public domain songs as well. So lots of old folk and fiddle tunes. I would recommend you join as a monthly member and head into my beginner course. I have one for DAD and one for DAA dulcimer. Thank you!
I highly recommend one-on-one lessons with Mandy. Just completed a six lesson program. As a new clawhammer banjo novice I found the lesson informative, fun, and motivational. From her lesson plans, follow-up, and coaching everything was first class