Peghead Nation guitar and mandolin instructors Scott Nygaard and Joe K. Walsh recently conducted a Zoom workshop on Soloing and Improvising, in which each of them discussed their unique approaches, and took questions from their Peghead Nation students.

During the discussion, Joe and Scott touched on topics including using skeleton and target notes when creating a solo, following the chord progression while improvising, developing your own unique voice and style, and much more.

Joe and Scott show and refer to a few notation and tab files during the event, and you can download those files here:

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We suggested a $25 donation for attendees during the event and the donation jar is still available if you care to contribute any amount.

Enjoy this wide-ranging discussion between two master instrumentalists!

DONATION JAR FOR SCOTT AND JOE’S WORKSHOP

Learn mandolin with Joe in The Advancing Mandolinist and in Bluegrass Mandolin Jam Favorites.

Study guitar with Scott Nygaard in his courses Roots and Bluegrass Rhythm Guitar, Intermediate Flatpicking Guitar, Flatpicking Guitar, and Weekly Guitar Workout.

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