Welcome to the world of mandolin playing! I’m John Boulware, your MandoCoach!

I have been teaching mandolin for over a decade now, and am still learning everyday! I have worked with all ages from 8 years old to 78 years young. I’ve worked with beginners who had never held an instrument before, I’ve worked with professional musicians looking to improve their skills, and every skill level in between. 

With every student I teach, I feel like I learn just as much from them as they do from me. I’m always coming up with new exercises and drills; new ways to teach scales, songs, and chords; new ways to explain both basic and complex concepts; and I want to share all of this with you! 

We’ll talk about melodies & scales, chords & rhythms, songs & styles, tone & technique, gear & accessories, the people who play this stuff, and more!

I’m excited to have you here! Join me on a journey of awesome musical styles and techniques on an awesome instrument! Let’s Go!

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Contact me for lessons, advice, any questions you have or just to say hi!
Reading Mandolin Chord Diagrams
An explanation of mandolin chord diagrams and how to read them