How to improve fingering clarity and flexibility to start playing simple songs on Mandolin
Train Your Ears
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How to train your ears to listen and convert tune from a song into musical notes
Learn Mandolin Techniques
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How to play Mandolin with fluency and create soulful music for listeners
Who is Mandolin Foundation Launchpad For?
Aspiring Beginners
A beginner who is planning to learn Step by Step
Online Learners
Learning from YouTube but stuck at a certain level
Motivation & Consistency Seekers
Looking for motivation and consistency in your playing with continual feedback from an expert
Raga Enthusiasts
Wanting to play your favourite melodies on Mandolin
Seek Motivation
Looking for Motivation and consistency in your playing
Mandolin Song Tutorial
Get access to 100+ Mandolin Songs Tutorials along with downloadable PDF
Topics You Will Learn Inside
Instrument Setup
Learn the tuning, posture and finger placements
Fingering Techniques.
Learn finger exercises and alternate picking techniques to develop tonal clarity
Ornamentation (Gamakams)
Add expression and emotion to melody by playing gamakams
Melody & Rhythm Basics
Play simple patterns in basic ragas with rhythm
Mandolin Techniques
Break down the melody into simple phrases with variations
Raga based songs
Learn Raga based melodies and simple compositions
ABOUT
Vijayaragav RJ
Namaskarams
I am Vijayaragav, an AIR graded Carnatic mandolin artist with 18 years of playing experience, 13 years of concert experience and 8 years of teaching experience. I am a disciple of our beloved child prodigy turned mandolin maestro Shri U. Shrinivas.
I have performed at sabhas, weddings, international conferences & non-profit organizations. I have participated in sangeetha sevas, sampradaya bhajans.
I run an online mandolin school to mentor enthusiastic & committed learners in India & worldwide.
Outside of music, I am an internationally certified coach (ICF accredited) and a former Googler with 15 years of experience in training industry. I hold a PG level qualification in General Management from Indian Institute of Management.
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Memberships
RECOMMENDED
MANDOLIN FOUNDATION LAUNCHPAD MEMBERSHIP
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Mandolin 101 - Essentials & Setup Course
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Mandolin Basic Lessons Course
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Ear Training Exercises
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Learn & Play 30 Simple Mandolin Melodies with Video Lessons & Notations
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Two LIVE workshops every week to get LIVE feedback
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Formal Assessment every 3 months
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Foundation Finisher Certificate on completing Finisher milestone
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Continual learning outside classes as well
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Vibrant community of enthusiastic Mandolin lovers
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Learn Step-by-Step with a Structured Curriculum At Your Own Pace
It was a match made in heaven for me finding a mandolin teacher, who is a direct student of Mandolin Shrinivas Anna. Your teaching is excellent. You have the keen observation on how I play and then suggest corrections. Your flexible approach has helped me immensely to stay on track with a busy schedule. What I enjoy most is that you embed personal life experiences into your teaching. You show the path to take and also give the freedom to learn by discovery. You have immense respect for us. My proud feeling is that my fingering and gamakams (microtones) have improved and I am able to enjoy what I play
Pranav
Grade 9 Student
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My mom joined me in mandolin class and then when I started learning I slowly started liking mandolin. You simplified the way of learning mandolin. What I enjoy a lot is the variety in lesson content, specific and timely feedback, personal connection and a friendly learning environment. My proud moment is playing the song "Rajeevalochana" of Muthuswami Dikshitar and it really changed the way I enjoy the mandolin.
Silvia QuinHer
Yoga Teacher
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I recently took a mandolin music class and it was an incredible experience. His expertise in mandolin playing is truly impressive, and he has a deep understanding of musical techniques. classes are engaging and dynamic, incorporating essential skills and exercises to help you improve your playing. he creates a supportive environment that allows you to fully immerse yourself in the music and connect with your inner musician. I highly recommend He as a mandolin music teacher and look forward to attending more of her classes in the future.
Silvia QuinHer
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I recently took a mandolin music class and it was an incredible experience. His expertise in mandolin playing is truly impressive, and he has a deep understanding of musical techniques. classes are engaging and dynamic, incorporating essential skills and exercises to help you improve your playing. he creates a supportive environment that allows you to fully immerse yourself in the music and connect with your inner musician. I highly recommend He as a mandolin music teacher and look forward to attending more of her classes in the future.
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I recently took a mandolin music class and it was an incredible experience. His expertise in mandolin playing is truly impressive, and he has a deep understanding of musical techniques. classes are engaging and dynamic, incorporating essential skills and exercises to help you improve your playing. he creates a supportive environment that allows you to fully immerse yourself in the music and connect with your inner musician. I highly recommend He as a mandolin music teacher and look forward to attending more of her classes in the future.
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Music is a universal language of mankind.
“Sobhillu Sapta Svara Sundarula BhajimpavE ManasA” -O My mind ! Worship the radiant divine forms of Seven Musical Notes "
