The nine lessons on this DVD represent mandolin instruction at its very best. Each segment, taught by a master of the instrument, has been chosen to give learning players new techniques, tunes and musical insights. The styles taught include bluegrass, old-time, Celtic, blues and contemporary new acoustic, and will enrich the repertoire of any mandolin enthusiast. The lessons start at an easy beginner level and progressively get more challenging to provide a full range of techniques and bring new ideas to learning players. Butch Baldassari: The Language of Bluegrass - Bill Monroe Licks Sam Bush: Bluegrass and Alternate Rhythm Styles Mike Marshall: Chord Scales and Exercises Tim O Brien: The Kid on the Mountain Norman Blake: John Brown s March Steve James: Corrina, Corrina Jesse McReynolds: Ridge Runner Ronnie McCoury: Quicksburg Rondezvous Chris Thile: Hop the Fence