Mandolin

I just wanted to take a few minutes to announce that I've learnt to play Cripple Creek on my mandolin last week!!! It's an old song, and I had never heard of it before, but it's quite catchy, and I'm not sick of it yet! My repertoire is now: the G, C, D, and F chords, Kumbaya, Here Comes the Sun, Hush Little Baby, and Cripple Creek. Not extremely impressive, since I've owned my instrument since last October, but I'm quite happy since it's all self-taught, with the help of Wikipedia, a book, and some tips from my dad (who plays the guitar), and my friend Cory (who plays the violin). 

Next step: learn how to play the A chord, and find a mandolin teacher... I've felt like I've been on a plateau for a while now, and I'm hoping that a few hours with a professional will help "deblock" my hidden talents...!