I am interested in playing mandolin in thee style of Andrew Marlin of Watchhouse/Mandolin Orange fame. What techniques does he use mainly and what lessons on this site would help me to learn these techniques
Andrew Marlin playing style
Can you post a few examples of Andrew’s playing here in the thread, preferably videos? We can watch them and point you in the right direction 
Ok thanks, Here are some examples that i think are representative:
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Hey! Thanks for the videos! Man, I don’t have time right now to curate you a list of lessons as I’m heading out of town for a few days, but perhaps @Michael_Mark can relay a few to get you headed in the right direction.
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No problem. I have found some lessons, of yours, that I think are getting me there. Any suggestions you have though will be much appreciated. Thanks
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Andrew uses a lot of doublestops, tremolo and crosspicking in that vid. He leans more traditional/Monroe style and plays closer to the bridge for that bright tone.
Doublestops:
https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/doublestop-theory-part-1-mandolin-beginner
https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/doublestop-drill-mandolin-intermediate
https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/doublestop-exercise-mandolin
Tremolo:
https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/amazing-grace-tremolo-harmony-mandolin-beginner
https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/nick-dumas-slow-songs-listening-mandolin-intermediate
Crosspicking:
https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/exploring-backup-ballads-in-g-mandolin
https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/wildwood-flower-down-double-up-crosspicking-mandolin-advanced/video/interview-with-penny-lea
https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/syncopated-picking-mandolin
This lesson teaches some essential Monroe licks:
https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/closed-chord-bag-o-licks-mandolin-intermediate
This lesson leans heavily Monroe style in the second break:
https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/i-have-decided-to-follow-jesus-mandolin-advanced
Thanks, that’s brilliant. That will keep me busy for some time.
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