Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Jonah Horton is a virtuoso mandolinist who can do it all and many of y'all might have seen him with the fantastic and expansive Kruger Brothers. We get into some really interesting territory beyond the usual scope of our straight ahead bluegrass here. Of note, superimpositions over a bluegrass standard are explored in a subjectively user-friendly way. Jonah also talks about the psychology behind performance and creativity in helpful ways. He also shares about his journey with the Kruger Brothers and learning very complex material to perform, championing learning by-ear.
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Jonah Horton is a virtuoso mandolinist who can do it all and many of y'all might have seen him with the fantastic and expansive Kruger Brothers. We get into some really interesting territory beyond the usual scope of our straight ahead bluegrass here. Of note, superimpositions over a bluegrass standard are explored in a subjectively user-friendly way. Jonah also talks about the psychology behind performance and creativity in helpful ways. He also shares about his journey with the Kruger Brothers and learning very complex material to perform, championing learning by-ear.
jonahhortonmusic.com - insta instagram.com/jonahhortonmusic @JonahHortonMusic
If you like the video, please consider supporting this channel by becoming a Patron at
patreon.com/noyamountainmusic
Even pressing like, subscribing, sharing, or leaving a comment is helpful to getting more free mandolin teaching out here. Thanks!
You can find a wide range of video instruction on mandolin for all levels at noyamountainmusic.com
email christopher@noyamountainmusic.com for private lessons or questions.
if you'd like to send a tip: Venmo: @Christopher-henry02 or Paypal: @noyamountain
Happy Picking!
![Picking tele with Peter Rowan [bluegrass adjacent]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rU4ODihI0dc/mqdefault.jpg "Picking tele with Peter Rowan [bluegrass adjacent]
Picking tele with Peter Rowan [bluegrass adjacent]")
![Secrets of Speed [all levels mandolin lesson]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rcuMo7S1-78/mqdefault.jpg "Secrets of Speed [all levels mandolin lesson]
In this video supporting the monthly Noya Mountain Music Workshop we will explore various training techniques to help students gain more clarity about the technical aspects of developing precise mechanical control and power.
From structuring a reliable practice routine focusing on speed development, to learning how to streamline and optimize arrangements for efficiency at faster tempos, we will cover good ground as we gain a better understanding of the physical thresholds and healthy discipline it takes to graduate.
Were focusing on the folded scale single stroke and with iterations, playing one open strings as fast as possible, chromatic arpeggio, endurance training, and lastly an advanced training technique on a single string.
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![Jam Session Backup [Intermediate Level]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/sF__D2PEUj4/mqdefault.jpg "Jam Session Backup [Intermediate Level]
After a little weekend recap talking about adventures playing with Wyatt Ellis at the Earl Scruggs Festival and opening up for Marty Stuart, we get right into the main lesson of finding good things to play behind a vocal on a couple of jam session standards, Blue Ridge Cabin Home and Your Love is Like a Flower.
Were combining double stops leaning on the dominant 7th to transition from the 1 chord to the 4 chord (G to C) then using the great Dean Webb lick to add some more notey color.
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https://noyamountainmusic.com
email christopher@noyamountainmusic.com for private lessons or questions.")
