Bluegrass Mandolin with Sierra Hull

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Each lesson builds on the last, taking you from zero to hero!

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Master bluegrass mandolin with Grammy nominee Sierra Hull. Over 115 lessons from basic chords and picking techniques, through advanced soloing and jam tunes, plus additional octave mandolin instruction.

4 sections within this school

Basic Mandolin

Build your mandolin foundation with good posture, picking technique, chords, scales, and simple tunes.

52 lessons

Intermediate Mandolin

Strengthen your skills with fills, double stops, triplets, and Monroe-style phrasing.

29 lessons

Advanced Mandolin

Learn to play with speed, clarity, and emotion using chord melodies and solo techniques.

27 lessons

Octave Mandolin

Build your sound using capo techniques, rhythmic chops, and soulful octave mandolin tunes.

7 lessons

Get Personal Feedback with Video Exchange

Get custom video lessons from your instructor by sending a video of your playing.

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How It Works?

1. Submit Your Video - Record and upload directly through our platform. No technical skills required.
1. Submit Your Video

Record and upload directly through our platform. No technical skills required.

2. Get Expert Feedback - Receive personal video responses from David Benedict with tips to improve!
2. Get Expert Feedback

Receive personal video responses from David Benedict with tips to improve!

3. Learn from Community - Browse exchanges from other students to learn from their questions.
3. Learn from Community

Browse exchanges from other students to learn from their questions.

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Marc H. - Student testimonial

I did not know that online education could be this personalized or this effective. The Virtual Exchanges are priceless, yet only cost me a few dollars per submission. ArtistWorks has created an online learning environment I did not know was possible.

Marc H.

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Reinhard - Student testimonial

ArtistWorks is a great place for musicians. The teachers are excellent and the structure of the lessons leads to improvement.

Reinhard

Student for 13 years
Fred C. - Student testimonial

Top-notch lessons for all talent levels and student video feedback.... And ArtistWorks' customer service is great. When I had a small issue with my account, I submitted an inquiry online and Dan corrected it right away. Highly recommend ArtistWorks!

Fred C.

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About Bluegrass Mandolin with Sierra Hull

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Sierra Hull has created a definitive video library that includes hundreds of online mandolin lessons. Students have unlimited access to Sierra's entire mandolin method, plus mandolin tablature, play-along tracks, and other study materials. What ultimately sets these mandolin lessons apart from other online offerings however, is the ability to submit a video for review using the ArtistWorks Video Exchange learning platform. Sierra Hull reviews each submission and records a video response, offering tips about how to progress. All students can access the Video Exchange library, which is constantly expanding and may contain the key to unlock your playing.

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What students are saying!

4.9
95 reviews
May 23, 2023
Wonderful experience with Sierra!

I have been with AW for a long time in a variety of classes and joined Sierra's from the beginning. It has been wonderful to not only study with her, but actually get to know her a...

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Drew E.
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June 7, 2023
Top-Notch!

Sierra is an outstanding teacher! I have taught and taken lessons on several instruments, and she is truly top-notch, especially considering that this is a video exchange and the n...

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jwakol
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May 30, 2023
Amazing course!

When I first saw this course was announced I enrolled right away. I was so excited to have one-on-one access to one of the best mandolin players and one of my biggest heroes! Sierr...

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LucyL
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May 26, 2023
I'm pickin it up!

I personally find Sierra Hull’s mandolin lessons remarkable because the teaching points of her lessons really do translate into me understanding and being able to apply both theory...

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Cindy R.
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June 22, 2023
Sierra's course has helped me greatly

I just completed the beginner's course and it has been a good learning experience. I enjoy Sierra's enthusiasm and easygoing style. She throws in a bit of music theory without you ...

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Dave G.
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April 14, 2024
Sierra Hull Mandolin

Sierra does a great job with her VE's but does not get to them frequently enough. My fist reply was 7 weeks after I submitted my video. The site content is very good.

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David R.
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April 21, 2025
Good for beginners

I had never strummed a mandolin before signing up for Sierra Hull's course. I have now been at it for about two weeks and enjoying every minute of the lessons.

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Daniel F.
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May 16, 2025
Great course

I am a "never ever" beginner. I love the course so far. My husband is impressed by how much I've learned in a few weeks.

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Meghan L.
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March 18, 2025
Excellent teacher

I am learning a lot, but price is high so I need to take a break.

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Sandi M.
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January 29, 2025
Great!

Great teacher with nice material. I’ve definitely become a much better player. Thanks Sierra!

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Victor B.
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