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It's never too late to learn to play an instrument!

Don't be shy, don't put it off any longer! We're here to help. We get a real buzz out of teaching folks to play an instrument. Young or old, beginner or accomplished musician, we can help. The thought of learning fills most people with dread and the knowledge required seems like an insurmountable mountain. But it's not. We explain everything in easy to understand terminology and are always on hand for advice and support. 

We will guide you through the music confusion to become the player you want to be, whether that's someone who wants to sit at home and play for your own fun and the enjoyment of your friends and neighbors or maybe you have your sights set on bigger things, like being in a working band, being a touring musician or eventually hit big festivals and maybe even the Grand Old Opry!

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Banjo

Guitar

Guitar

We teach 3 finger bluegrass style and clawhammer style. We'll take you from the absolute basics of how to tune your banjo, all the way through to advanced player level. Learn all the techniques for left hand and right hand, how to read tablature, how to play back up when playing in a jam session or band environment, how to maintain your i

We teach 3 finger bluegrass style and clawhammer style. We'll take you from the absolute basics of how to tune your banjo, all the way through to advanced player level. Learn all the techniques for left hand and right hand, how to read tablature, how to play back up when playing in a jam session or band environment, how to maintain your instrument, and even how to change  your strings!
You'll get plenty of helpful advice as you learn, like hints and tips to ease your learning experience, what picks, strap or case to use, as well as learning numerous tunes and gaining the ability to go and learn new tunes on your own.

Guitar

Guitar

Guitar

Learn how to play rhythm, flatpicking, or fingerstyle. We'll take you through how to tune your guitar, holding the guitar, rhythm technique and patterns, left hand fretting, chords, advanced techniques like hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides and bends. Advice on strings, how to change your strings, instrument care and maintenance, Basic chords

Learn how to play rhythm, flatpicking, or fingerstyle. We'll take you through how to tune your guitar, holding the guitar, rhythm technique and patterns, left hand fretting, chords, advanced techniques like hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides and bends. Advice on strings, how to change your strings, instrument care and maintenance, Basic chords, bar chords, inversions, and so much more!
Electric or acoustic.

Beginner to advanced level.

Fiddle

Guitar

Mandolin

Is a fiddle a violin? Yes! It's the same instrument, it's the way it's played that makes the difference. Learn everything from how to tune your fiddle, how to hold the instrument, how to hold the bow, bowing techniques, double string playing, slides, trills, double stops, long bowing, saw stroke, shuffle bowing, double shuffle, advice on 

Is a fiddle a violin? Yes! It's the same instrument, it's the way it's played that makes the difference. Learn everything from how to tune your fiddle, how to hold the instrument, how to hold the bow, bowing techniques, double string playing, slides, trills, double stops, long bowing, saw stroke, shuffle bowing, double shuffle, advice on strings and rosin, how to change your strings, learn many tunes, learn fiddle tablature, how to jam, learning a tune by ear, and so much more!

Mandolin

Vocal coaching

Mandolin

The mandolin can be a daunting instrument, with it's 8 strings. We'll explain everything and make playing a mandolin very easy to understand. Learn correct pick technique, tuning your instrument, changing strings, left hand techniques like, slides, hammer-ons, pull-offs, and even crosspicking!

Bass

Vocal coaching

Vocal coaching

Upright bass or electric bass, they're tuned the same, though playing technique is very different. We cover it all. Learn how to tune your bass, how to play straight 'root 5' bass lines, walking bass, slap bass (upright), runs and riffs.
How to get the best tone from your instrument, instrument set-up, how to change strings and so much more!
Plenty of advice as you learn.

Vocal coaching

Vocal coaching

Vocal coaching

The voice is a delicate instrument that we use every day and usually take for granted. Learn warm up routines, correct posture, improve your vocal range and breathing, to help you avoid vocal chord lesions and possible long term or permanent damage. Work on 'pitch' problems, phrasing and maybe try a bit of yodelling!

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The Music Barn

90624 US Route 183, Springview, Nebraska 68778, United States

402-370-0556


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