Mandolin Secrets Podcast

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**Mandolin Secrets Podcast**

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.

Latest Episodes:

#15 How to play FAST & FLUENT? Mar 11, 2022

Show notes

In this week’s episode, Magnus and Hayes are discussing:

Magnus’ new Academy release Covid Fever. This tune is a new composition and his first bluegrass fiddletune, inspired by Bill Monroe.
If you could take a lesson with any player out there, who would it be and why?
Do you use a metronome and/or backing tracks to practice? If so, what are some of your favorites?

Here are weblinks mentioned in the show:

Learn more about the upcoming Mandolin Bootcamp, March 2022
https://mandolinsecrets.com/bootcamp

#14 What is Crosspicking? Jan 28, 2022

Show notes

In this week’s episode, Magnus and Hayes discuss:

• What are the most essential components of your practice space?

• Some favorite cleaning/maintenance products for your instrument.

• We are listening to Hayes new sophisticated arrangement of Angeline The Baker.

Here are the web links mentioned in the show.

Learn more about the upcoming crosspicking webinar on January 29th, 2022:
https://mandolinsecrets.com/webinar

Learn more about our Mandolin Crosspicking Video Course:
https://mandolinsecrets.com/crosspicking

#13 Do you have any New Year's resolutions for music? Jan 14, 2022

Show notes

In this week’s episode, Magnus and Hayes catch up after the New Year, discussing:

Do you have any New Year's resolutions for music?
Do you have any tips for fingerboard mapping (memorizing the notes on the fingerboard)?
Magnus new cross picking arrangement of Auld Lang Syne

Here are weblinks mentioned in the show.

Your Best Year Ever (book by Michael Hyatt):
https://yourbestyeareverbook.com/

#12 What´s on your holiday wish list? Dec 17, 2021

Show notes

In this week’s episode, Magnus and Hayes discuss:

Any gear or other music-related stuff on your holiday wishlist this year?
What guitar/mandolin case are you using?
The new Jingle Bells Mandolin Lesson
The Guitar Club is Officially launched

Here are weblinks mentioned in the show:

#11 Playing through your mistakes with Lama Adam Berner Nov 12, 2021

Show notes

In this week’s episode, Hayes chats with special guest Lama Adam Berner about mindfulness, music, and playing through your mistakes:

Here are weblinks mentioned in the show.
Support Lama Adam:
https://www.lamaadam.com/

Learn more about the Mandolin Secrets Guitar Club:
https://mandolinsecrets.com/guitar

#10 The Mindful Music Maker - Posture Oct 08, 2021

Show notes

In this week’s episode, Magnus and Hayes discuss:

What does it mean to be a mindful music maker?
The importance of mindfulness, breathing, Alexander technique and yoga
Tips about posture

Here are weblinks mentioned in the show.

Book by Ellen J.Langer
The Power of Mindful Learning

#9 Sitting or Standing While You Play Sep 24, 2021

Show notes

In this week’s episode, Magnus and Hayes discuss:

Have you ever played an instrument with torrefied wood? What did you think?
Do you prefer sitting or standing while you play? Why?
Do you want to improvise more freely? Then join us in the upcoming Mandolin Fretboard Webinar

Here are weblinks mentioned in the show. Sign up for LIVE stream notifications:
https://mandolinsecrets.com/live

Learn more about the webinar: https://mandolinsecrets.com/webinar

#8 Best Tips for Recording Sessions Sep 10, 2021

Show notes

In this week’s episode, Magnus and Hayes discuss:

Do you have any tips for recording sessions?
What microphone/s do you prefer for live shows?
Do you use a pickup on your acoustic mandolin?
Magnus’ new music video and lessons for Waltz of the Dreams
Microphones for recording sessions
Here are weblinks mentioned in the show.
Listen to Waltz of the Dreams: https://www.mandolinsecrets.com/waltzofthedreams