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Learn to play roots music.

Lessons for guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, dobro, bass, and ukulele from the world's best teachers and players.

Just $25 per month!

Browse Courses

Want to see how it works? Take a Free Sample Lesson!

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Kevin Muiderman Dreadnought

Irish guitar star and Peghead Nation instructor John Doyle demonstrates one of his main touring instruments.

Featured Videos

John Reischman, Joe K. Walsh, and Eli West: “The Road to Malvern”

A two-mandolin take on an old-time tune, played in the Peghead Parlor at Wintergrass.

News & Reviews

Irish Guitar with John Doyle | New Course Available Now!

Learn to play Irish music with authority and grace, with an icon of the style.

Partners

Billy Strings, "Cassidy" | Thompson Guitars

Billy Strings pays tribute to the late Bob Weir at a recent performance.

Instruments & Gear

Taylor Doyle Dykes Signature Model

Taylor’s Legacy series brings back a unique fingerstyle guitar.

Featured Videos

Bruce Molsky, Greg Liszt, Miranda Henne: “Polly Put the Kettle On”

Our Old-Time Fiddle instructor plays a trio version of a classic old-time tune.

Partners

Jonny Fritz, "Slow Down" | L.R. Baggs

Roots songwriter plays a song from his latest album, "Debbie Downers."

News & Reviews

New Lessons for February 2026

New tunes, lessons, and techniques from Peghead Nation's talented instructors.

Discover Great Instruments, Performances, & Events

Instruments & Gear

Kevin Muiderman Dreadnought

Irish guitar star and Peghead Nation instructor John Doyle demonstrates one of his main touring instruments.

Featured Videos

John Reischman, Joe K. Walsh, and Eli West: “The Road to Malvern”

A two-mandolin take on an old-time tune, played in the Peghead Parlor at Wintergrass.

News & Reviews

Irish Guitar with John Doyle | New Course Available Now!

Learn to play Irish music with authority and grace, with an icon of the style.

Partners

Billy Strings, "Cassidy" | Thompson Guitars

Billy Strings pays tribute to the late Bob Weir at a recent performance.

Instruments & Gear

Taylor Doyle Dykes Signature Model

Taylor’s Legacy series brings back a unique fingerstyle guitar.

Featured Videos

Bruce Molsky, Greg Liszt, Miranda Henne: “Polly Put the Kettle On”

Our Old-Time Fiddle instructor plays a trio version of a classic old-time tune.

Partners

Jonny Fritz, "Slow Down" | L.R. Baggs

Roots songwriter plays a song from his latest album, "Debbie Downers."

News & Reviews

New Lessons for February 2026

New tunes, lessons, and techniques from Peghead Nation's talented instructors.

Discover Great Instruments, Performances, & Events

Instruments & Gear

Kevin Muiderman Dreadnought

Irish guitar star and Peghead Nation instructor John Doyle demonstrates one of his main touring instruments.

Featured Videos

John Reischman, Joe K. Walsh, and Eli West: “The Road to Malvern”

A two-mandolin take on an old-time tune, played in the Peghead Parlor at Wintergrass.

News & Reviews

Irish Guitar with John Doyle | New Course Available Now!

Learn to play Irish music with authority and grace, with an icon of the style.

Partners

Billy Strings, "Cassidy" | Thompson Guitars

Billy Strings pays tribute to the late Bob Weir at a recent performance.

Instruments & Gear

Taylor Doyle Dykes Signature Model

Taylor’s Legacy series brings back a unique fingerstyle guitar.

Featured Videos

Bruce Molsky, Greg Liszt, Miranda Henne: “Polly Put the Kettle On”

Our Old-Time Fiddle instructor plays a trio version of a classic old-time tune.

Partners

Jonny Fritz, "Slow Down" | L.R. Baggs

Roots songwriter plays a song from his latest album, "Debbie Downers."

News & Reviews

New Lessons for February 2026

New tunes, lessons, and techniques from Peghead Nation's talented instructors.

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