Learn to play and Jam Bluegrass music
Discover lessons, tools, and inspiration to bring your mandolin-playing goals to life, guided by a passion for bluegrass and personalized teaching.
Tom is a certified teacher with the nation wide “Wernick Method”. Pete Wernick, of the band Hot Rize, designed his program to teach beginners how to experience the joy of playing in a bluegrass jam.
Bluegrass Mandolin with Passion
Explore Tom Woodley’s dedication to teaching and inspiring players through his love of bluegrass music and years of experience.Tom has been playing stringed instruments ever since the Beatles arrived. He has been involved in bluegrass for 50+ years. For the past 20 years he has focused on Monroe style mandolin studying with Mike Compton, David McLaughlin, Chris Henry and others. Tom has played in local bluegrass bands over the years. In recent times, Tom has focused his playing in jams, running The monthly “Winamac Bluegrass Jam” and attending festival to jam through out the summer months. He’s anxious to share the joy of jamming with new players
Jam Videos
Explore articles, tips, and resources on bluegrass mandolin playing to inspire your musical journey.
Learn Bluegrass jamming: Techniques for Every Player
From First Chords to Jam Sessions: Your bluegrass Path
| Student Quotes |
| “Hi Tom! It’s nice to be able to send you a message. I never got to say goodbye and thank you for your instruction on Monroe and mandolin posture. It has completely changed how I play the instrument, and I rank it as probably the most instructive piece of advice I received there at camp.” I love going to the Winamac Bluegrass jam. Tom always makes sure everyone gets time to play and is so helpful and encouraging. I attended Tom’s Mandolin work shop at the Marshall Bluegrass Festival in Michigan. I learned so much about the basics of bluegrass mandolin. I love to jam with Tom, he gives me confidence and makes jamming fun (not scary). |
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