The mandolin evolved in Italy in the 17th century and was often seen as a small instrument of romance, easier to carry than a guitar and perfect for a love serenade.
Tuned the same as a violin it has 4 pairs of strings and is the instrument that adds that nice higher sound to an instrumental track or to take a lead instrumental break during a song or tune.
Our Mandolin Teachers
Michael Burnyeat
Michael Burnyeat started fiddle lessons in Vancouver here at the Open Door Music School then Celtic Traditions in 2009 at twelve years old.
Michael Burnyeat is a 2 time BC-Fiddle champion and 2 time finalist in the Canadian Grand Masters Fiddle Competition.
He has received instruction from some of North American’s top fiddlers, including Mark Sullivan, Calvin Vollrath, and Liz Carroll.
Michael is a very accomplished musician and an excellent mandolin player and teacher in all genres.
He is a regular jam session leader, including leading the sessions at the Jericho Folk Club for many years, and he is also the co-founder of the UBC Fiddle Club. In 2018 he released his first solo album of fiddle music entitled A Sense of Tradition.
He has taught at Open Door Music for 5 years. He enjoys teaching all ages and levels, and in many fiddle and mandolin styles, and he believes in catering to each student’s specific needs.
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