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Wayfaring Stranger - Intermediate to Advanced Soundsliced
3 Sections
This is an intermediate to advanced lesson for the tune “Wayfaring Stranger” in the key of Am.  The arrangement will involve lots of hammer-ons, pull-offs, and cross-picking. We’ll stay in...
Old Grimes - Intermediate Arrangement Soundsliced
3 Sections
This lesson is for the fiddle tune ‘Old Grimes’ in the key of D. We’ll be working out of D position and learning a straight-ahead intermediate arrangement of this tune....
Sally Goodin' - Three Arrangements - Beginner to Intermediate Solo Soundsliced
5 Sections
This week’s featured lesson is for the Old-Time fiddle tune “Sally Goodin’ done in the key of A. I’ve created three arrangements/variations for this lesson. We’ll learn a melody-driven solo...
Arkansas Traveler - Beginning to Intermediate Soundsliced
3 Sections
This is a lesson for the old-time tune “Arkansas Traveler” in the key of D.  We’ll learn to play this arrangement out of ‘D position’ and I’ve included two variations...
The Girl I Left Behind - Two Variations - Beginner Lesson Soundsliced
4 Sections
This lesson is for the old-time tune ‘The Girl I Left Behind’ in the key of G.  I’ve created a beginner arrangement that includes variations for both the A and...
Grandfather's Clock - Beginner Carter-Style Arrangement
4 Sections
This week’s featured lesson is for the tune Grandfather’s Clock in the key of G. I’ve created a beginner, Carter-style arrangement that plays the melody ‘right down the middle.’ This...
Jerusalem Ridge - Advanced Soundsliced
6 Sections
This week’s featured lesson is the classic Bill Monroe/Kenny Baker fiddle tune ‘Jerusalem Ridge’ in the key of Am. This is no doubt a monster tune but one worth learning!...
Under The Double Eagle - Beginner Carter-Style Soundsliced
4 Sections
This week’s featured lesson is for the fiddle tune ‘Under The Double Eagle’ in the key of G.  This tune has been long requested so I’ve finally created an arrangement...
Down Yonder - Beginner Arrangement Soundsliced
3 Sections
This week’s featured lesson is for the fiddle tune ‘Down Yonder’ in the key of G.  This is a great lesson for those of you looking to learn your first...
Red River Valley - 2 Arrangements Soundsliced
3 Sections
This is my arrangement for the tune “Red River Valley” in the key of C.  I’ve created two arrangements for this piece.  The first one is done in the Carter Style and...
Reuben's Train - Beginner and Advanced Arrangements Soundsliced
3 Sections
In this week’s featured lesson we’ll be learning the classic Old-Time tune ‘Reuben’s Train’ in the key of D.  Since the verse and chorus have virtually the same melody and...
East Virginia Blues - Carter Style and Intermediate Flatpicking Soundsliced
4 Sections
Here are my arrangements for the old-time tune “East Virginia Blues” in the key of E.  We’ll be working out of ‘C position’ and the first time through is a...
Cripple Creek - Two Arrangements and Variations
4 Sections
In this week’s featured lesson we’ll be taking a look at the classic Old-Time Fiddle tune ‘Cripple Creek’ in the key of A.  I’ve created two arrangements for this lesson,...
Freight Train - Carter-Style and Flatpicking Arrangements Soundsliced
5 Sections
This lesson is for the classic tune ‘Freight Train’ done in the key of C. I’ve created two arrangements for this tune. The first time through we’ll learn a basic...
Midnight on The Stormy Deep - Two Intermediate Arrangements Soundsliced
4 Sections
In this lesson, we’ll be learning two intermediate arrangements for the classic Bluegrass and Old-Time tune ‘Midnight on The Stormy Deep’ in the key of D. The first time through...
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