Learn
To Pick
Resources, lessons, and opportunities to help you
start (or continue) your bluegrass journey
Maine is full of amazing musicians and organizations dedicated to helping everyone from beginners to advanced pickers learn more about playing bluegrass. Check out the list below and book a lesson!
Melissa Bragdon Caron
Website: melissabragdoncaron.com
Location: Scarborough, ME
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Melissa is a classically trained fiddler with a degree in Music Education from the University of Maine. She has taught in Maine public schools and performs with Jerks of Grass, Cumberland Crossing, and Sugar Hill Stringband. She co-directs the New England Fiddle Ensemble and runs Fiddleheads Acoustic Jam Camp. Melissa teaches privately in Scarborough and hosts a welcoming bluegrass jam.
Darlin' Corey Studios
Website: darlincoreystudios.com
Location: Portland, ME
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Matt Shipman and Erica Brown offer private and group lessons in fiddle, guitar, mandolin, bouzouki, and clawhammer banjo. With over 20 years of teaching experience, they provide a welcoming, flexible learning environment for all ages and skill levels.
Brian Durkin
Website: Not Available
Location: Limington, ME
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Brian has played upright bass for over 25 years across the U.S. and beyond. He teaches from his home studio and specializes in both electric and acoustic bass.
Jake Henning
Website: Not Available
Location: Dresden, ME
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Jake plays mandolin with Tricky Britches and teaches bluegrass, old-time, and Celtic styles. He offers in-person and online lessons and teaches at festivals and workshops.
India Street Studios
Website: Not Available
Location: Portland, ME
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India Street Studios offers lessons across many instruments and styles, with a focus on bluegrass. They also teach songwriting, recording, and performance skills.
317 Main
Website: 317main.org
Location: Limington, ME
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317 Main offers classes, workshops, ensembles, and private lessons for all levels in a welcoming community environment.