Latest News
Brand-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!
If you are currently using the PurplePlayer mobile app to view your Homespun products, you can now download our very own Homespun app from the Apple App Store or Google Play ...
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 moreNew! Download 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 moreNEW! Make 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 ...
Read moreHow to Send a Homespun Gift Download
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 ...
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Welcome to Homespun!
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 on line 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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Happy and Jane Traum and the Homespun Team
Featured Products
NEW! "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.
New 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.
"Jewels" Vol. 2!
"Ripple" - A Single Song Grateful Dead Classic
Here's one of the Grateful Dead's most beloved songs, arranged with great accuracy by an acknowledged expert on their music. Easy enough for even novice players; nice embellishments for more experienced guitarists.
New! Pedal Steel for Guitar Players
Josh Yenne methodically breaks down the basics of the pedal steel from a guitar players perspective. Yenne’s clarity as an instructor shines as he walks students through ideas to help simplify this complex instrument.
NEW! "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.