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Welcome to the Murphy Method!

The Murphy Method is a way of teaching bluegrass music by ear. We use no tablature in our teaching because we believe that tablature is a crutch that interferes with learning to play bluegrass. We explain each song note-by-note, so that it is easy and quick to learn. As you learn these tunes, you are also developing your ear, so that the learning actually gets easier as you go along! Learning by ear is the first step in learning to play with other people.

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Half-Price DVD of the month: Improvising

Starting in March we're going to feature one half-price DVD each month. This month it's Improvising: The First Stage. These lessons introduce how to start taking the licks that you already know (from the Beginning Banjo Vol. 1 and Misfits DVDs) and using them to make up breaks to songs that you don't play yet. Though we list it in the "intermediate" cagegory, you can start working with Improvising when you've gotten through Beginning Vol 1 and Misfits. Order it here.

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We specialize in teaching beginners how to play. If you've tried other methods of learning (like tab) or other instructional DVDs and made no progress, we can help! Our DVDs are different! Our line of beginning lessons are designed for people who have never picked up an instrument before. They are easy to use and they explain every single note! We have introductory DVDs for all the bluegrass instruments: Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin, Fiddle, Bass, and Dobro.

Just Updated Sept 1st: Visit our workshops page to see where you can get some Murphy Method instruction in person this year.

Visit our clips page (updated October 26th) to see samples from many of our DVDs.

Live Lessons with Murphy: Murphy has returned to teaching live lessons after a brief hiatus. She's available select weekends and often during the week. If you are going to be in the Winchester, VA, vicinity and want to schedule a lesson please email themurphymethod@gmail.com or call 800-227-2357.

Live lessons with Casey - Casey Henry teaches banjo, bass, and beginning guitar and mandolin in Nashville, Tenn. If you live nearby or are going to be in the area, you can schedule lessons by emailing themurphymethod@gmail.com.
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NEW PRODUCTS


Easy Songs for Banjo - taught by Casey Henry. Easy arrangements of popular songs. The breaks on this new video have been tried and tested by both Murphy and Casey with their live students. Old Home Place, Nine Pound Hammer, Salty Dog, Ballad of Jed Clampett, Amazing Grace, and a high break to the standard bluegrass G-C-D-G chord progression. (This break can be used for many different songs including Blue Ridge Cabin Home, Great Speckled Bird, I Didn't Know God Made Honky Tonk Angels, Sophronie (the chorus), Don't Give Your Heart To A Rambler, Fallen Leaves, I'm Using My Bible For A Roadmap (the verse), and more.)

DVD or VHS

Easy Songs cover

Watch a clip here.

Watch the blooper reel here.

Price: $29.95 (for one)


Picking Up The Pace: More Slow Jamming with Murphy and Casey - You asked and we delivered. The only thing more surprising than the popularity of our first Slow Jam DVD was the number of requests for another one. Here it is, with more tunes and singing songs, all played at a pace you can play along with. Bring a little jamming into your own living room. Songs include: I Saw The Light, On and On, Salty Dog, Amazing Grace, Girl of Constant Sorrow, Old Home Place, Boogie Woogie, Roll On Buddy, Nine-Pound Hammer, Mama Don’t Allow, Arkansas Traveler, Liberty, Soldier’s Joy, Wildwood Flower, Leaning on the Everlasting Arms, Sitting on Top of the World. VHS or DVD.

Watch a sample clip here.
Price: $29.95 (for one)


Great American Fiddle Tunes - Taught by Jim Wood.

On DVD for the first time. Well-known traditional tunes to expand your jamming repertoire! These six intermediate-level jam tunes are all taught note-by-not and bow stroke-by-bow stroke! Jim Wood guides you step-by-step to learn these pro arrangements. Just look at these popular titles! Arkansas Traveler, Soldier's Joy, Golden Slippers, Westphalia Waltz, Old Joe Clark, and Sally Goodwin. No Tab. (DVD only)

Price: $29.95 (for one)


More Great Fiddle Tunes - Taught by Jim Wood.

On DVD for the first time. Six more traditional tunes for you to play and enjoy! All taught note-by-note, complete with bowing instructions. Push your fiddle playing to the next level! Liberty, Eighth of January, Turkey in the Straw, Sail Away Ladies, Salt Creek, and Bill Cheatham. No Tab. (DVD only.)

Price: $29.95 (for one)


Great Banjo Tunes (formerly titled Advanced Banjo) (Now on DVD!) Six challenging new tunes including Don Reno's Limehouse Blues and Dixie Breakdown.. Introduces basic melodic licks, new chord positions, and jazzy Reno sounds. Guest teacher for Kansas City Railroad Blues, Casey Henry, age 17. No Tab. Also includes The Goldrush, Bill Cheatum, Shenandoah Breakdown. (2 hours, 15 minutes) DVD or VHS.

Price: $29.95 (for one)


Clawhammer Banjo Volume 2: This video follows closely on the heels of Clawhammer Banjo Volume 1 and introduces the intricate double-thumbing technique. Harder arrangements add interest for you more advanced players. Still learnable for new players, if you've been through Volume 1. No Tab.

Old Molly Hare, Lonesome Indian (traditional melody to Little Black Pony), Soldier's Joy, Yellow Rose of Texas, Turkey in the Straw. (105 minutes)

VHS or DVD.

Watch a clip here: Lynn Morris

Price: $29.95 (for one)

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Any 2 DVDs or videos just $50.00!

Any 3 just $75!
Any 4 just $100!
Any 6 just $150!
Any 10 just $250!