Jenna On Fiddle, Brody On Guitar, And Brady On Mandolin?

Jenna mentioned in her previous article, Fiddlin’ Around, that around last August she decided to do something about her fiddle obsession. She went and rented a fiddle and has been taking lessons ever since. Yesterday I decided to take a page out of her book and do something about my desire to play guitar. I went to Strait music company and picked me up a Martin guitar. I don’t know how to play anything yet, but I figured putting some money down would help motivate me into learning. Then this morning Brady surprised both Jenna and I by ordering a mandolin. Sweet!

Neither one of us want to fork over the money to take lessons, but I’m still considering it as an option. I’ve done some research for books, online lessons, and software to help me learn the guitar, but I decided to turn to anyone who reads The 9513 and knows how to play guitar to give me some pointers on the best route to take. Professional lessons, specific software, or any book recommendations that helped you out on your quest to learn guitar would be much appreciated. The same thing goes for any mandolin players that can help Brady as well.

We’ll be sure to give you credit when we take over the country music scene as the hottest family act since…sliced bread. Actually, Jenna’s the only one of us who has any professional music aspirations. Brady and I picked it up for a hobby and to possibly write some of our own songs for enjoyment.

We’d appreciate it mucho grande if there’s any help you could give us.