Mandolin Secrets Podcast
Magnus Zetterlund & Hayes Griffin
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About This Podcast
This podcast is for every mandolin and guitar player who wants an inspiration boost. Hosts Magnus Zetterlund and Hayes Griffin share professional tips, experiences, and stories that will support every music maker on their journey.
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Recent Episodes
S1E47 #47 Deconstructing a Classic: When You Wish Upon a Star
In this episode:Magnus Zetterlund takes a deep dive into his unique mandolin arrangement of the 1940 Disney classic. Using an AI-generated technical overview as a jumping-off point, he explores the…
S1E46 #46 Pick Slanting Breakthroughs & Practice Priorities for 2026
Join Magnus Zetterlund and Hayes Griffin as they wrap up 2025 and dive into the real work happening in practice rooms across the mandolin community. In this candid conversation, Magnus and Hayes get…
S1E45 #45 Your best practice advices
In this month’s episode, Magnus Zetterlund and Hayes Griffin are discussing:What are the best practice advice or helpful tips you have learned?Did you attend any good concerts this summer?Magnus…
S1E44 #44 How to find a good teacher?
In this month’s episode, Magnus Zetterlund and Hayes Griffin are discussing:When getting started, were you mostly self-taught or did you take lessons?What got you to pick up the mandolin the first…
S1E43 #43 Getting the most out of workshops with Tristan Scroggins
In this month’s episode, Magnus Zetterlund interviews one of the young mandolin stars in the bluegrass scene, Tristan Scroggins. He is a musician based in Nashville, and we recorded this episode…
S1E42 #42 // Should you play the electric mandolin?
In this month’s episode, Magnus Zetterlund and Hayes Griffin are discussing:What are your thoughts about the electric mandolin?Hayes’s new video lesson about The OTHER mandolin scale you need to…
S1E41 #41 Learning a new instrument
In this month’s episode, Magnus Zetterlund and Hayes Griffin are discussing:Learning a new instrument.5 Tips for Jam SessionsThe great online resource for learning the bass guitar, Study Bass by…
S1E40 #40 Learning for the long term with David Betcher
In this podcast episode, I(Magnus Zetterlund) am chatting with my student, David Betcher, from Michigan, USA. A few of the subjects we touched upon are:Taking one step back to take two steps…
S1E39 #39 How to use the entire fretboard
In this month’s episode, Magnus Zetterlund and Hayes Griffin are discussing:What is your biggest struggle when it comes to fretboard knowledge?How do you visualize scales on the mandolin and guitar?…
S1E38 #38 Where do you find inspiration?
In this month’s episode, Magnus Zetterlund and Hayes Griffin are discussing:Where do you find the songs/tunes that inspire you?Do you have music goals for 2025?Magnus’s new YouTube video where he…
S1E37 #37 Finding your own style with Radim Zenkl
In this month’s episode, Magnus interviews one of the most innovative mandolin players on the world, Radim Zenkl, from the Czech Republic. He plays a variety of styles and genres and has a career in…
S1E36 #36 Holiday greetings and gear talk
In this podcast episode, Hayes Griffin and Magnus Zetterlund are discussing:What music-related items are on your holiday wish list this year?Does your mood affect your music playing or practice?Are…
S1E35 #35 Play by tabs/notation vs by ear
In this podcast episode, Hayes Griffin and Magnus Zetterlund are discussing:The 5th anniversary of Mandolin Secrets Academy. How to use the powerful back-chaining technique while memorizing music.…
S1E34 #34 How to succeed with contest playing
In this podcast episode, Hayes Griffin and Magnus Zetterlund discuss the interesting subject of contest playing. Why do it? How to apply? What to focus on? It's not only a general discussion; they…
S1E33 #33 Show up for the mandolin every day with Patricia Cleary
Magnus interviews mandolin player Patricia Cleary from Seattle in this month's episode. She's a member of Mandolin Secrets Academy and talks about her way of keeping focus and showing up for the…
S1E32 #32 Play good bluegrass breaks with Hayes Griffin
This month’s episode was recorded in a car, and Magnus and Hayes are having a discussion about: Hayes’s visit to Swedenthe Grenna Bluegrass FestivalLeading workshops for players at different…
S1E31 #31 Being a multi-instrumentalist with Ondra Kozák
In this month’s episode, Magnus interviews one of Europe’s top bluegrass musicians, Ondra Kozák, from the Czech Republic. He plays mandolin, guitar, fiddle/violin, dobro, bass, etc. The episode is…
S1E30 #30 What is your favorite instrument shop and why?
In this month’s episode, Magnus and Hayes are discussing:What is the best low-cost or "budget" instrument you've played?What is your favorite instrument shop and why?Do you perform any mandolin…
S1E29 #29 What’s your favorite practice app?
In this month’s episode, Magnus and Hayes are discussing:How do you visualize scales on the mandolin and guitar? Boxes, finger patterns, etc. Anyone have a favorite app they use for practice?Magnus’s…
S1E28 #28 Do you know how to learn a song by ear?
In this month’s episode, Magnus and Hayes are discussing:Do you use a tone-guard for your mandolin? Why or why not?Do you know how to learn a song by ear? If so, how did you acquire this…
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Mandolin Secrets Podcast has published 47 episodes since May 2021, covering topics in Hobbies, Leisure.
Mandolin Secrets Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 35m.
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