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With Peghead Nation’s subscription-based e-learning courses, musicians learn to play their favorite instruments with some of the best teachers in the roots music community. They also stay up-to-date with the latest happenings and news from the roots music world with our video demonstrations of new instruments and gear, reviews of great new albums and videos, backstage conversations with touring mu

06/08/2026

In her latest Clawhammer Banjo lesson on Peghead Nation, Evie Ladin / Band shows how to play "Porter’s Reel." Evie’s approach to this perky dance tune from Texas is a melding of key melody phrases, some hints of harmony, and a whole lot of rhythmic drive. She encourages you to “get the big picture, and fill in the details from there.” Join Evie for this lesson and new material each month!
https://ow.ly/aEg450Z6UIa

06/07/2026

In this Irish Mandolin lesson on Peghead Nation, Marla Fibish teaches the lovely reel, “The Kerryman’s Daughter.” Marla starts by going through the C major scale and explaining what she means by “its modal counterparts”: modes that use the C major scale—D Dorian, G Mixolydian, and A Aeolian. Join us!
https://ow.ly/Lo8b50Z6U9G

06/05/2026

In this Western Swing Fiddle lesson on Peghead Nation, Chad Manning teaches “I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter.” You’ll learn the melody as well as a solo inspired by Johnny Gimble's solo from a YouTube video of Willie Nelson and Johnny Gimble playing the tune. Check it out!
https://ow.ly/cfyY50Z6sIT

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