The mandolin is an 8-stringed instrument that is common on folk and bluegrass music.
The mandolin has of 4 pairs of steel strings (8 strings total). The pairs of strings are tuned the same as the violin: G, D, A and E.
Mandolins are known for their tremolo effect, which is created by rapidly repeating a note or a chord with the pick.
There are several different styles of mandolin: Neopolitan (also called the "rounded back" mandolin), the carved-top mandolin (most commonly used in bluegrass and folk music), and the flat-backed mandolin. We typically recommend the carved-top mandolin for students interested in playing popular music.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
about mandolin lessons at NOLA School of Music
F.A.Q.
about mandolin lessons at NOLA School of Music
DO I NEED TO PURCHASE A MANDOLIN?
Yes, you'll need to have an mandolin to practice on in between lessons. Many of our students choose to rent an instrument instead of purchasing one. Talk to your teacher for recommendations of where to purchase or rent an instrument.
DO YOU TEACH ADULTS?
Yes! A huge portion of our student base is adults looking to re-learn an instrument or learn a new instrument!
At NOLA School of Music, we believe you CAN teach an old dog new tricks — and adults are great students because they can grasp technique and music theory concepts much better than young children. So even if you're starting out learning the mandolin from scratch as an adult, with a little bit of practice, you'll progress quickly!
IS MY CHILD OLD ENOUGH FOR MANDOLIN LESSONS?
In order to play the mandolin, your child will need to have an arm long enough to reach the neck of the instrument and a hand large enough to reach all of the strings while holding the neck.
For younger students (under 6) interested in playing the mandolin, we may recommend starting out on a smaller instrument such as the ukulele. Because of its smaller body and fewer strings, ukulele is a great starter instrument for children whose hands and arms aren't quite big enough to play the mandolin.
LESSON OPTIONS
LESSON OPTIONS
30-MINUTE LESSONS
30-minute lessons are our most popular option at NOLA School of Music. They are ideal for beginners and children who don't have enough material (or the attention span) for a longer lesson.
60-MINUTE LESSONS
60-minute weekly lessons are great for adults or intermediate/advanced students. An hour lesson gives your teacher plenty of time to focus on technique, sight-reading, improvisation, and other aspects of music without being rushed.
45-MINUTE LESSONS
For many students, 45-minute weekly lessons are the perfect sweet spot. Since 45-minute lessons are difficult to schedule, they may only be available during early afternoon hours or late evening.
PRICING OPTIONS
PRICING OPTIONS
PRICING OPTIONS
Sign up for weekly lessons (with unlimited makeup lessons) at a discounted rate.
OUR MOST POPULAR OPTION
We've found that students who commit to a weekly time have the most success at learning an instrument.
RESERVED WEEKLY TIME SLOT
You'll have a regular reserved time slot with the same teacher each week.
UNLIMITED MAKEUP LESSONS
Schedule a free makeup (through our easy-to-use online portal) for any lesson cancelled by 7 PM the night before.
VIRTUAL OR IN-PERSON
Choose between virtual lessons (over Zoom) or in-person lessons at our Mid-City, New Orleans location.
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
Perform solo, with your teacher, or with a full band in our bi-annual student concerts.
NO LONG-TERM CONTRACT
Simply let us know before your first lesson of the month if you would like to discontinue lessons.
FLAT-RATE MONTHLY PRICE
Save an average of 32% compared to our A La Carte lessons!
Please note: different months may contain 3, 4, or 5 lessons depending on our schedule, but all monthly students are guaranteed a minimum of 48 lessons per year.
Book individual lessons with no weekly commitment.
Sign up for weekly lessons (with unlimited makeup lessons) at a discounted rate.
OUR MOST POPULAR OPTION
We've found that students who commit to a weekly time have the most success at learning an instrument.
RESERVED WEEKLY TIME SLOT
You'll have a regular reserved time slot with the same teacher each week.
UNLIMITED MAKEUP LESSONS
Schedule a free makeup (through our easy-to-use online portal) for any lesson cancelled by 7 PM the night before.
VIRTUAL OR IN-PERSON
Choose between virtual lessons (over Zoom) or in-person lessons at our Mid-City, New Orleans location.
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
Perform solo, with your teacher, or with a full band in our bi-annual student concerts.
NO LONG-TERM CONTRACT
Simply let us know before your first lesson of the month if you would like to discontinue lessons.
FLAT-RATE MONTHLY PRICE
Save an average of 32% compared to our A La Carte lessons!
Please note: different months may contain 3, 4, or 5 lessons depending on our schedule, but all monthly students are guaranteed a minimum of 48 lessons per year.
