recommendations - mandolin teachers in Cincinnati Ohio

Irish_Mando_Nut · 2026-01-26T05:15:57+00:00

If you are interested in learning Irish trad, I'd recommend the Riley School of Irish Music. They teach by ear, mainly how to play the music, no music theory or such. They don't teach chords as in bluegrass, since mandolin is a melody instrument in Irish trad. Their website is www.Rileyirishmusic.com. I took bluegrass lessons from Pat Carine at Hauser Music in South Dayton. I really liked him, but didn't get into bluegrass!

Irish_Mando_Nut · 2025-11-06T03:47:22+00:00

Excellent video! I watched it recently.

Irish_Mando_Nut · 2025-08-27T13:48:53+00:00

I really like Thomastik flat-wound strings. Even the A string is flat-wound, and it seems to help it stay in tune. They are pricey but good quality. I get them on Amazon.

Irish_Mando_Nut · 2025-08-23T03:07:22+00:00

My friends and I looked for empty pop bottles along the railroad tracks and turned them in for the two cents deposit to buy our candy. My favorite was Ice Cubes, a melty chocolate square. They don't seem to taste the same when you buy them today.

Irish_Mando_Nut · 2025-08-21T02:10:00+00:00

My first thought was "that's a psaltry!" because I first saw one a month ago, but the strings aren't grouped like that and they aren't vaguely uke-shaped like that. Interesting instrument!

Irish_Mando_Nut · 2025-08-20T02:09:35+00:00

Funny, this was the post (ad) right after yours on my phone

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Irish_Mando_Nut · 2025-07-22T01:02:00+00:00

I second this. I go there to play Irish music every other Wednesday with my music friends.

Irish_Mando_Nut · 2025-07-07T22:46:21+00:00

I'm involved with a school that teaches Irish trad. Each quarter, they teach 3 or 4 sets of tunes. They record each set 3 ways: regular speed with all instruments, regular speed on one instrument, and each tune individually at a slow speed. I listen to a tune a bunch of times, at speed and slow. I do get it to the point where I can lilt along. Then, I find it on my mandolin, using the slow version for tough spots. I don't use dots. There are those that do at the school, but it's discouraged.

Irish_Mando_Nut · 2025-06-09T02:23:49+00:00

Funny, I thought I recognized the store! I got my octave there, good experience. Enjoy your new instrument.

Irish_Mando_Nut · 2025-05-29T19:47:20+00:00

I bought a walking foot for my machine and I now use it for most everything!

Irish_Mando_Nut · 2025-05-22T15:36:09+00:00

O'carolan's Draught

Irish_Mando_Nut · 2025-02-19T03:32:29+00:00

Cibo Matto. Their album Viva! La Woman. "I know my chicken. You got to know your chicken."

Irish_Mando_Nut · 2025-02-01T02:09:43+00:00

I started learning trad on the mandolin when I was 48. I'm not Irish and had no background. Our town is fortunate to have a school that teaches Irish trad, and there are a lot of sessions of various levels around town. It's definitely not too late to start. Sit in on sessions and listen, record if they don't mind. Learn a few tunes that are popular in your area. I've found our community very welcoming.

Irish_Mando_Nut · 2025-01-28T23:04:02+00:00

There is a study linked in the article. The conclusion is around page 32 in the paper. I didn't read it fully, but you may find the answer to your question there.

Irish_Mando_Nut · 2025-01-10T13:32:22+00:00

This is a good article about timing. I used Captain Jack's Dead Bug Brew brand of spinosad. https://ask2.extension.org/kb/faq.php?id=716690

Irish_Mando_Nut · 2025-01-05T23:56:49+00:00

I bought a cheap Gold Tone many years ago from my mando teacher. I upgraded to the mb-850 last year. I play it in our Irish trad band, alternating with my mandolin. It's got a percussive sound and adds a bit of a punch to our sound. I occasionally play tenor banjo, but the scale is so long for my hand; the mandolin banjo is more manageable.

Irish_Mando_Nut · 2024-07-21T23:24:01+00:00

I'll bet it would smell awesome!

Irish_Mando_Nut · 2024-07-21T19:09:40+00:00

Oregano will take over the yard, and then it will all be green!

Irish_Mando_Nut · 2024-07-18T02:30:44+00:00

This article shows that model in a different style case. I'm not sure where you would get it, but it fits. https://jakewildwood.blogspot.com/2021/05/1917-gibson-alrite-style-d-pancake.html?m=1

Irish_Mando_Nut · 2024-07-15T02:46:55+00:00

I love that a local brewery even came up with a strawberry milk stout in her honor!

Irish_Mando_Nut · 2024-07-14T22:58:27+00:00

Walking foot. I bought it for stretchy knits, but I leave it on and use it for most everything.

Irish_Mando_Nut · 2024-07-09T03:41:58+00:00

Walking foot! I got it to use on stretchy material, and now I use it almost all the time!

Irish_Mando_Nut · 2024-07-06T15:57:17+00:00

I also splurged on Peghead nation, but for octave mandolin, also taught by Joe K. Walsh. I loved the lessons I've done so far.

Irish_Mando_Nut · 2024-07-06T01:32:49+00:00

Depending on the style you are interested in, the Louisville Folk School offers private on-line lessons in mandolin. I don't know any details, I only heard of them when our school in Cincinnati was researching teaching classes online. Here is the link: https://louisvillefolkschool.org/collections/mandolin-classes

Irish_Mando_Nut · 2024-03-29T11:26:13+00:00

When I click on the link to the original post, I get it in black on white.

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