Private Lessons · Est. 1930
Mandolin Lessons in Arlington Heights, IL
One-on-one mandolin instruction for kids, teens, and adults at The Arlington School of Music — in person at our downtown Arlington Heights studio or online.
Mandolin lessons at The Arlington School of Music are taught by Scott Hendricks, our Assistant Director and a professional multi-instrumentalist with decades of performing experience across the Midwest, from Taste of Chicago to Summerfest.
Lessons cover picking technique, tremolo, chords, and repertoire across folk, bluegrass, and classical styles. Guitarists often pick up mandolin quickly, and complete beginners find it a friendly, compact instrument to start on.
One-on-one lessons are available in person at our downtown Arlington Heights studio or online, for kids, teens, and adults across the Northwest Suburbs.
What You’ll Learn
- Pick technique, tremolo, and clean fretting
- Chords, rhythm playing, and melody work
- Folk, bluegrass, and classical mandolin repertoire
- Reading music and tablature, plus playing by ear
- Ensemble skills for jams and performance
Mandolin Lessons — Frequently Asked Questions
Is mandolin a good first instrument?›
Yes — it's compact, affordable, and its fourths/fifths tuning (the same as a violin) makes melodies logical. Kids, teens, and adults all start on mandolin successfully.
I play guitar — will mandolin come easily?›
Fretting and picking skills transfer well, though the tuning differs. Most guitarists are playing tunes on mandolin within weeks.
Do you teach bluegrass mandolin?›
Yes — folk and bluegrass styles are central to the instrument, alongside classical repertoire.
Start Mandolin Lessons This Week
The Arlington School of Music · 320 S Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 · Lessons Monday–Friday 3:00–9:00 PM, weekends by appointment.