Molly Tuttle Bluegrass Guitar Lesson

Reviewed in Guitarist 449
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[@JayKeller]

The world needs more people like Molly, even if she never played a note.

[@MadameM.]

I was thinking the same thing, Jay.

[@Appalachian_Hippie]

Preach!

[@nige99]

She's an absolutely jem

[@gabbyphillips3220]

I admire the way she freely shares her knowledge and gift of playing guitar for others to enjoy. ❤

[@MajorRoadAhead]

With young musicians like this around, the world is a better place !

[@shashimenon1000]

Great just to listen to Molly. Gentle, humble and Oh..so talented.

[@douglapp5211]

Molly is such a joy to listen to whether playing or giving advice about her playing. She is something else! Love her.

[@680mudman]

My lord the absolute tonal perfection in her playing is just staggering!!!

[@mrlozano]

Beautiful and fantastic player. Such a delightful person and blessing to music community. God bless Molly and her family!

[@sasongs]

She is incredible, I met her couple of times. I'm Iranian and studied bluegrass at ETSU. I was so honored meeting Bryan Sutton and some other heros at different festivals around. I have taken lesson from some legends such as Wyatt Rice and Adam Steffey (some mandolins). I'm so blessed to learn awesome music style.

[@Simulera]

Cool!

[@DMSProduktions]

Iran usually like classical or Spanish guitar music.

[@tmac8892]

Iranian studying bluegrass in east Tennessee. Very cool. Peace to all.

[@sasongs]

@@DMSProduktions I honestly went to Sevilla Spain before coming to Tennessee studying bluegrass.

[@DMSProduktions]

@@sasongs Cool! All of the Iranian and Afghan I know here all play Spanish style guitar!

[@noahcount7132]

Molly Tuttle is an absolute joy to see and hear. It's people like her that are in the forefront of keeping bluegrass alive and thriving!

[@CradleRawk]

So glad to see Molly featured in my favourite guitar mag!

[@yetanothermusicboi]

How on earth someone can make ONE pick sound like five fingers is beyond me. So awesome.

[@AidenBradley95]

I think I've watched this about eight times now. This is such a great primer for anyone wanting to be inspired to learn flatpicking.

[@shaibal6363]

She is fantastic. So humble. Amazing skills. Only 8 guitars!

[@barkruss1467]

This young lady is amazing could listen to her all day wow

[@swissjames]

Great to hear such nerdy questions (picking direction, plectrum used) answered by someone so talented that can play so well.

[@PorterhouseMusic]

She is a wonderful player AND that guitar sounds amazing. A match made in heaven.

[@capohd28]

She has a habit of making D18s sound incredible. That is a nice one for sure.

[@battlehrfred]

Molly Tuttle is such a professional talented Lady!! loves her!! 100-100

[@geraldbrown2875]

What a fantastic guitar player, you rock Molly!👍🎸🇨🇦

[@als1023]

World class guitarist, lovely human being. Many thanks to the Tuttle family for all the contributions to the world of music, especially my main love Bluegrass !

[@dodgermartin4895]

Yeah... her brother Sully, who still plays with AJ Lee might be even a better picker, but gets no mention.

[@mbsnyderc]

@@dodgermartin4895 He's good he's not better,and shes the whole package singer, songwriter,multi instrumentalist,and has taken all the right steps to be were she is from going to Berklee Collage of Music, to moving to Nashville,to touring multiple countries, in more than just her band,people have to have seen you to know you.in short she'd done the work for people to be talking about her.

[@dodgermartin4895]

@@mbsnyderc I've heard Sully sing, he's the real deal. I think Molly is an awesome player... but the truth is... there are dozens of flatpickers that would blow her away... Cody Kilby, Chris Eldridge, and the list goes on.... but she is a good marketing tool.

[@louiswhisonant2968]

Mark McCann dozens of flat pickers that would blow her away? Fucking hilarious

[@dunhamchris]

My goodness she’s an amazing cross picker I love what Molly brings to the guitar world.

[@CC-qb9sm]

Such a gift and talent and such a lovely spirit. 🤠

[@skippertheeyechild6621]

Guitar sounds amazing, her playing is incredible. Really great right hand.

[@homegrownmusicnj2089]

Molly is such a musical inspiration and a musical genius. Thanks so much for putting this out there!

[@175epi]

Molly Tuttle has been real good for a real long time . . . glad to see her getting the recognition she deserves.

[@Mandoslicer]

That Pre War sounds amazing. Third one I’ve heard and all of them are huge huge! Molly’s technique doesn’t hurt at all. I Love the direction these new artists are taking our bluegrass. Inspiring!

[@sireugenecourtney5797]

She said it was to mimic the 1930s style guitars or WWII. Why are all of the other wars like the Civil War and WWI left out of the referral to war?

[@billdedrick1914]

What a player, unbelievable talent, Gorgeous pre war tone on that Pre War D...

[@Tigrebleau1]

That is as clean as it gets. Wow! And nice recognition of David Rawlings, one of the best.

[@popmajor2621]

I musta been living under a rock. How have I not heard of her, I found a gem

[@Durtydave686]

Same here. New favorite for me!

[@janiterinadrum1627]

Great technique and right hand I hope there's more videos coming

[@jamesh5564]

She's so great. Good to see her in the UK.

[@ApriliaRacer14]

Wow! Absolutely mastered her skills.

[@charlesklein9169]

You sound great. Love hearing you play.

[@MadameM.]

As humble and sweet as she is talented. So refreshing!!

[@Hannah-fh9sm]

Yup- my mentor’s teacher Pepe Romero (classical virtuoso) was taught by his father Celedonio. We’re lucky these families have produced these great players including MT for the next generation...

[@boomerdell]

WOW! Beautiful playing. Amazing.

[@Freempg]

Saw Molly and band some weeks ago in LA at a small venue. They played selections from her new album. All of them had "hit" potential. Her picking speaks for itself, but she's also an excellent songwriter with an extraordinary voice.

[@jonimaricruz1692]

No special effects, girl, your music and talent speaks for itself, it doesn’t need any embellishments or enhancements. Keep being yourself. I love your music.

[@chrissmith6495]

The Dunlop 207 pick. That may be the best lesson I ever got. Just got it out of the package from Amazon and it's perfect!

She was here in Los Angeles and in Bakersfield in May. I missed seeing her!!! Great guitarist!!!

[@justthebeginning1448]

Thank you Miss Molly for all the great insights!😃

[@TheDonzim]

Very humble personality and pleasant. Born to be a star!

[@earlspearl2933]

never heard of these Pre War guitars , though Hillsboro , N.C. is about 35 miles from where I live . they sound good and she can play !

[@nazirite11]

Wonderful interview and outstanding picking !!!

[@soundthinking1534]

Go Molly!!! One of my new favs for sure!!

[@BucoBucolini]

Typed in YT search bar "teach me some bluegrass guitar" and this video came up among the first few. I clicked on it because of Molly. Decided to learn Seneca Square Dance, my first Bluegrass flatpicked tune. Traditional melody is very straightforward. But Molly's timing is super tricky. And brilliant. I learn it one day then tomorrow I need to learn it again.

[@WillyPDX94]

I've loved both Molly and David Grier for years and it was cool to hear her say David is an influence on her.

[@robinbhairam7508]

I’m going back to my drum kit now ... I know when I’m beat 😊 - wonderful musician

[@JolyonPatten]

Seneca Square Dance. I've only heard that before on Ry Cooder's "The Long Riders" album. Molly's version is lovely, too.

[@johnplowerymusic576]

Seneca square dance sounds a lot like The Plainsman, or maybe vice versa...?

[@Motoguzzi750]

Waiting For The Federals

[@billhillyer334]

Watching you play is like watching someone else play for a year your technique is super fantastic again thank you teacher of the year you

[@tudormiller8898]

I love Bluegrass. Watching from London UK.

[@donppricemusic9285]

Fantastic playing. Great tone!!!

[@bobboitt3126]

Saw Molly and Tommy Emmanuel play it was killer. With a little practice Tommy might keep up.

[@gabefore]

Bob Boitt - Bold statement!

[@powbobs]

Molly is just spectacular.

[@gabefore]

That guitar sounds like heaven 😍

[@7775Kevin]

Excellent player. I really enjoyed this video. Thanks!

[@ZOEng99]

Heart of gold

[@jimineychristmas9009]

Love the detail and explanations

[@tonib.3016]

The Tuttles are a California treasure,I've had the pleasure of seeing them a few times at the California bluegrass awards show. Her father Jack is quite the talent too,plays I'm pretty sure ALL of the instruments lol! Check out A.J. Lee,she is fab. Her song White Horse will get you in the feels. If not you dont have a heart!

[@irissmusic3]

You and Ketch Secor are my favorite 🎸🎵

[@sherlenhorn8063]

That was a great interview Molly!

[@PhilipBowenMusic]

This is so GREAT - thank you!!!!

[@musiclover9361]

I've had the pleasure of seeing her play live just once. I hope it's not the last time.

[@tearinemupfishingcharters4543]

Holy! Killer Work Sista!

[@donciseau]

Beautiful playing

[@davidgreen5087]

Molly is just incredible.

[@Rochisman]

Molly Tuttle should have a Cross picking course on Masterclass

[@endocry]

@flyingdolphin it's what people who aren't good enough to get paid say about people who are. Because clearly if you're a true artist you hate money right?

[@cygneturesounds]

I agree with Liam. Why should someone take a pay check to share their knowledge and use their instrumental skill... For what.. To eat *pah, true artists starve and die poor* I'm joking. Just incase the Internet does its thing of ignoring nuance.

[@TerriblyIronic9]

There are much better videos on picking all over KZbin. She's fast but she's not incredibly fast. There are definitely people more skilled with a pick.

[@Rochisman]

Evan Stanley I doubt that. Molly has won Blue Grass guitarist of the year twice in 2017 and 2018, apart from being named Instrumentalist of the year.

[@TerriblyIronic9]

@@Rochisman Sure Molly is great and I love her music. But she most definitely is not the most skilled with a pick. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5e0nKuOrKp8j9U this is a short clip of an interview with Michael Angelo Batio. He's incredibly fast and very clean with his picking.

[@MonkPetite]

In love Molly her voice and so her guitar playing. I try to play my self but a tumour in my vertebra did hinder my skills. But happy me the tumour is removed after 10 years and I can proceed..😁 Looking up new inspiration on you tube I noticed this. looking at the technical part of playing I noticed Molly has beautiful hands but also a very long pinkie. 😁 My question if you can learn bleu grass beter with a more square hand.

[@patcolletti]

Welcome back, Monk!

[@johnlavers3970]

beautiful elegant fingers

[@stevegrooms1142]

For the most part, the best guitars sound a lot alike. But I'm becoming convinced Pre-War Guitars are special. I recently played a Mandolin Orange video that featured an incredibly bright, likable guitar. Checking into that, I learned about Pre-War instruments. Molly is the kind of performer I enjoy most. She is extremely skillful and yet naturally modest. Lovely.

[@toddinrancho290]

molly is a gift to humanity...a truly amazing guitarist, singer, songwriter, performer, artist...and an wonderful person. her videos are really cool. every guitar lover should know about her!

[@stevebell4763]

A truly inspirational young lady

[@sullyroddy]

Thank you. I enjoyed this very much.

[@Mr.Nabil.Belhaj]

Isn't she lovely isn't she wonderful ❤️

[@DaveByers]

Wow! Fantastic picker and very humble.

[@WorldBluegrassDay]

Amazing player...

[@davidgreer5150]

Keep up the great work!

[@blackswordpirates7757]

Excellent stuff Molly!

[@jonhart-dj7fn]

So natural a flat picker and yes holds the pick like Mr David Grier .. the Dunlop she uses sounds nice I am still learning how to hold my pick but it's different like she metioned between strums solos etc.. warm inspiring interview Molly ty

[@hegartyj1]

Outstanding player.

[@Guitarwood]

Beautiful playing.

[@GuitSiva]

Good job Molly.. Lovely tone and timbre in this '30s guitar..👌😊Thanks dude..Warm cheers..😊

[@YashG]

Guitar sounds awesome so is her playing

[@johnnybgoodeish]

I swear that she is at least part Elvish! Perhaps that's where her magical gift for guitar playing comes from!

[@Simulera]

Yeah. Well, I mean what can you really say? The entire situation she creates just speaks for itself. There is a cluster of emerging progressive bluegrass players right now, she is one of the emerging stars. Amazing to watch it happen; wonderful. Cool to see it here.

[@browser9571]

Nothing less than an angel from heaven...

[@jameslowther772]

You are wonderful xx

[@marcjamesjamos]

Great style!!

[@sheatree8520]

Amazing beautiful stunning

[@racerguy500]

After a couple weeks of focusing and practicing the first song in the video, I think I have the first two notes down. Getting there!!! Lol. WOW

[@markfrislev1771]

Great player, excellent Guitar Fingers...

[@danyb8078]

Molly is super talented and beautiful AND that guitar sounds AMAZING! WOW!

[@billycockrell2470]

Love Molly!

[@KunchangLeeMusic]

Great lesson 💡

[@williehaller5840]

Mondo show off at the beginning! Dang! Excellent!

[@nathanzhang3171]

How do you play a bass and a high string at the same time

[@rayray8687]

This is the teacher every flat picker needs.

[@kencampbell9297]

Incredible

[@Col_Sanders]

There's a 100% chance I'll never be able to play like Molly Tuttle. She's a master!

[@Danazawa]

I love Molly!

[@CountrySingerWannabe]

I love this woman.