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EVEN MORE

Chances are, if you’ve landed here, you love the mandolin just as much as I do, and you’re looking for even more practical, high-quality resources to help you elevate your playing. You’re in the right place!

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PATREOn

While my YouTube channel offers hundreds of free video lessons, tune breakdowns, technique tutorials, and collaborations with world-class players, my Patreon Page is where the real practice happens. It’s the ultimate companion hub designed to turn passive video watching into active, hands-on fretboard mastery.

Music sheets for the song 'Red Haired Boy' featuring guitar chords and notation.
Music sheets for the song 'Red Haired Boy' featuring guitar chords and notation.

DOWNLOADS

Instead of just pausing and rewinding on YouTube, Patreon gives you instant download access to companion PDF transcriptions, isolated play-along tracks at multiple practice tempos, and more–all alongside thousands of dedicated fellow pickers sharing the journey. And with an expansive library of posts, players of every skill level will find more than enough content to keep moving forward.  Just pick the Tier that works for you:

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Tier 1

For players who want clear, reliable transcriptions.

  • Access to every PDF companion chart from my entire YouTube catalog: tune transcriptions, fretboard diagrams, exercises, and more. Both in Standard Notation and Tablature.

  • Also includes the 50-page companion e-book for The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Mandolin course on YouTube.

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Tier 2

For players who want to train their ears and practice in real time.

  • Includes: Everything in Tier 1.

  • And MP3 Play-Along Tracks for select lessons, featuring standalone rhythm and melody recordings at multiple practice tempos

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Tier 3

For dedicated players looking for original arrangements and advanced material.

  • Includes: Everything in Tiers 1 & 2.

  • And exclusive Bonus Transcriptions, including traditional tunes and arrangements/solos from my own original recordings.

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MEMBERSHIP

You can always move around the monthly tier levels to best suit your needs or even sign up for a full year at a discounted annual rate. 

(Curious to explore first? Join as a Free Member on Patreon to check out our open community posts, sample materials, and public updates. There’s even ala carte options if there’s a specific transcription or recording you’re looking for)

Community

But there’s so much more to Patreon beyond these benefits. Becoming a patron also plugs you directly into an active, welcoming group of players worldwide. With added perks such as these below:

  • Private Forums: Through our private Discord patron server, you can share progress videos, join practice challenges, troubleshoot gear, share your favorite tunes and recordings, and stay motivated alongside other players. 

  • Live Events: Tune in for live events online where you can ask questions directly and get real feedback from me and other patrons. 

  • Keep What You Download: Anything you download while you're a member is yours to keep forever, even if your subscription changes later.

Thanks!

Through the support of 1000’s of patrons on the page, I've been able to continue creating and sharing what I love about the mandolin with the wider world. I really believe that we mandolin players are stronger together, and we’d love to have you join us as we all keep learning and pushing forward. Thanks for checking this out and hope to see you soon!

Happy picking!
David

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