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How to Send a Homespun Download as a Gift
If you are considering giving the gift of one or more Homespun lessons to an aspiring musician in your life, using our Instant Access catalog makes it fast and easy to send a download. Simply go to our shop and search for the lesson(s) you'd like to send ...
Read moreIf You've Upgraded to Mac's New Catalina....
Our tech people are working hard on a new desktop app for Mac users that's compatible with the new 64 bit OS Catalina. In the meantime, you can certainly keep working on your Homespun lessons. If you haven't already done so, download the latest Homespun Purple Player app ...
Read moreNew! Browse Our "Virtual" Catalog
Although we have discontinued our paper catalogs, you can now browse our listings in an online version. View it online or download it and look through it at your leisure.
Read moreBrand-New, Improved Homespun Mobile App Released!
We are very excited to announce the first-ever Homespun mobile app is now available for iOS and Android users!
The mobile app allows you to view your Homespun digital downloads anytime, anywhere. Study your lessons on-the-go, wherever you have a wi-fi connection, or download them to your device to practice ...
Check Out Our Terrific Single-Song Download Lessons!
In case you've missed them, we have some great, inexpensive "single song" lessons, taught by some of our top instructors, that will give you important playing ideas while helping build your repertoire.
Read moreDownload Audio Files as MP3s
We're pleased to announce that, in response to several customer requests, our online audio lessons can now be enjoyed in your choice of formats: 1) Play and work with them in our proprietary player; 2) Stream them directly from your computer or mobile device; 3) download them to your ...
Read moreMake a Wish List
We're delighted to announce that you can now keep any lessons that strike your fancy in your own WishList. When you open a page for a Homespun product and you want to save it for later, simply click on the little heart next to "Buy Now." It will automatically ...
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I just can't tell you how much I have enjoyed your fine products. They are so well done, easy to follow and extrememly beneficial to anyone wanting to pick ... Read More... Anonymous -
I have bought and enjoyed now approximately 10 lessons via the download method. The latest being a Chris Smither. 20 bucks for 6 songs, played and explained in detail from ... Read More... The Stammers -
The best thing about your stuff is it seems like your here with me! You have added a warm, personal touch to your work. I can't tell you how ... Read More... Bill Nedela -
I just wanted to let you know how pleased I am with the Steve Kaufman ‘Bluegrass Workout’ that you offered and sent with Tabs. I just couldn't believe it ... Read More... Lee A. Hanson -
Thanks you for offering outstanding instructional materials and having such an exceptional customer service crew. I have been a customer of yours for a few years and have purchased several ... Read More... Bruce A. Richardson -
Yesterday I received my “Bluegrass Fiddle Boot Camp” video with Stacy Phillips. This is definitely the best instruction video I've ever purchased! Stacy covered just about everything I had ... Read More... Janet Scott -
I was just offered (at age 41!) my first paying gig at a local coffeehouse. I bought Happy's beginning guitar tape a few years back to try to at ... Read More... Jim Colbert -
Your products brought me to music. I started with Happy's beginner guitar CD set, then basic fingerpicking. I have Flatpicking 1 by Steve Kaufman, but have been working for ... Read More... Mike Isko -
I would like to thank you for your long-time committment and huge contributions to those of us who want to make our own music. As a child of the Sixties ... Read More... Mike Madden -
Just a quick note of praise - I'm watching your Norman Blake DVDs again for the umpteenth time, and want to thank you for making these available! They are a ... Read More... Jim Pelz
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This website offers more than 600 lessons in a variety of roots music styles taught by top performing artists. Although most of our products are still available as physical DVDs and CDs, the medium of choice is now our download/streaming service. You can instantly access our complete library, purchase online and work with these jam-packed lessons on your favorite computer or mobile device. Learning and improving musical skills has never been easier or more affordable.
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Featured Products
NEW! A Six-Pack of Bluegrass Licks!
Guitar flatpickers will love these six hot licks! Multi-instrumentalist and session player Josh Yenne brings his potent chops to this terrific lesson, teaching you phrases that will bring power and excitement to any bluegrass solo you play.
New! "Minor Swing" - An Easy Intro to Gypsy Jazz
Virtuoso guitarist Lisa Liu methodically breaks down the perennial Django Reinhardt favorite, Minor Swing, unlocking the secret to the haunting gypsy jazz sound for players who are new to the genre.
"Jewels" Vol. 2!
"Make Me a Pallet" Taught by Happy Traum
Make Me a Pallet On Your Floor has been a favorite of the folk and blues revival for decades. It is one of the standards in the repertoire of fingerpickers and is a wonderful song to learn.
Two-Part Course: "Blues Piano Exporations!"
"Lesson One:" Playing in Minor Keys. "Lesson Two:" Playing in Major Keys. David provides innumerable insights into blues improvisation and musicianship that will enhance every piano player’s ability to bring real depth to their music.
"Blues For Freida" by Eric Skye
In this 30-minute Homespun lesson, Eric teaches his original song, “Blues for Freida,” a stunningly beautiful minor-key instrumental featuring simple yet innovative chord voicings that will interest and excite any intermediate guitar player.