New Course! Beginning Banjo by Ear with BB Bowness
By: Dan Gabel
June 4, 2026
Learn to play bluegrass by training your ear and internalizing the techniques, chords, banjo rolls, and licks that banjo players use on classic tunes and songs.
A Note About Scott Nygaard’s Role at Peghead Nation
By: Dan Gabel
June 3, 2026
Peghead Nation co-founder is moving into a new part-time role as an active music transcriber, editor, and curriculum consultant.
New Lessons for June 2026
By: Dan Gabel
June 1, 2026
New techniques, tunes, and lessons from Peghead Nation instructors
Mandolin From the Ground Up with Ethan Setiawan | New Workshop Available Now
By: Dan Gabel
May 15, 2026
New Course! Norman Blake–Style Guitar with Greg Schochet
By: Dan Gabel
May 5, 2026
Learn to play guitar in the style of the legendary Norman Blake, with a systematic approach to his flatpicking technique, syncopated strumming, harmonized melody lines, and unique embellishments.
New Lessons for May 2026
By: Dan Gabel
May 1, 2026
New Tunes, Lessons, and Techniques from Peghead Nation instructors.
Bruce and Darol’s Great Big Fiddle Hang | June 14 – 18, 2026
By: Dan Gabel
April 6, 2026
Join Peghead Nation instructors Bruce Molsky and Stash Wyslouch for four days of fiddle and guitar fun in North Adams, Massachusetts.
Hildaland Concert | Live in the Peghead Nation Studio | Saturday, April 18
By: Dan Gabel
April 3, 2026
A special showcase performance from Peghead Nation mandolin instructor Ethan Setiawan and fiddler Louise Bichan, live in San Rafael, California
New Lessons for April 2026
By: Dan Gabel
April 1, 2026
New Lessons, Tunes, and Techniques from Peghead Nation's Master Teachers
New Course! Creating Bluegrass Banjo Solos with Bill Evans
By: Dan Gabel
April 1, 2026
Learn a systematic way to create your own unique solos to classic bluegrass tunes and songs.
Live In-Person and Zoom Mandolin Workshop with Ethan Setiawan!
By: Dan Gabel
March 22, 2026
Join us in person at the Peghead Nation studio or on Zoom, Saturday, April 18.
Tags: Mandolin
Live Zoom Clawhammer Banjo Workshop with Evie Ladin! Saturday, April 11, 2026
By: Dan Gabel
March 17, 2026
Get tips on how to play clawhammer banjo while you and others are singing songs.
New Lessons for March 2026
By: Dan Gabel
March 1, 2026
Peghead Nation instructors have new lessons, techniques, and tunes to keep your musical journey on track!
Three-Part Vocal Harmony with Never Come Down | New Stand-Alone Peghead Session
By: Dan Gabel
February 19, 2026
Learn to sing bluegrass harmony parts in this new Peghead Session stand-alone workshop.
Irish Guitar with John Doyle | New Course Available Now!
By: Dan Gabel
February 2, 2026
Learn to play Irish music with authority and grace, with an icon of the style.
Tags: Guitar, Irish Music
