Welcome to the Bluegrass Music Academy

Learning an instrument is hard, but we're here to make it simple, fast and fun through step by step videos, tabs, chord charts, and audio recordings.

FREE SAMPLE VIDEOS

CLICK BELOW to see if the way we teach works for you or mail [email protected] to set up a free zoom lesson to get you started.

Meet your Instructor- Randy Lanham

Over 20 years of teaching experience.



Accolades and Accomplishments

  1. Former Kentucky State Fiddle Champion
  2. KMEA Friend of Music
  3. Performed with Clay Walker, Wade Hayes, and Tracy Lawrence
  4. Performed on CMT, CNN, The Grand Ole Opry, The Tonight Show, and more.


WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?

  • EASY TO LEARN: Each lesson includes step by step videos, tabs, chord charts & play-along tracks.

  • ASK QUESTIONS AND MAKE REQUEST: Unsure about something? Just ask. Request your favorite tunes. Send in a video and get professional advise.

  • EXCLUSIVE ARTIST CONTENT: Enjoy rare artist performances & instructional lessons from top Bluegrass musicians.

  • Download the Thinkific app and take BMA anywhere you go. After downloading, search Bluegrass Music Academy and log in.

The future of Bluegrass depends on the passionate sharing of our music, history, and culture.

Our Mission... To preserve and grow our bluegrass music heritage and to serve our community. To teach, train, and equip people to play music that not only will benefit their mental and physical health but to serve others in charitable ways for a healthier community. To document and create a template to share this with other communities.

  • Train and send out groups to perform in nursing homes, hospitals, etc.

  • Teaching and equipping others to teach music. Teaching group and private lessons.

  • Introducing thousands of kids to music with Bluegrass In The Schools

  • "The Big O Bluegrass Community Jam Band" for anyone to play or sing in.

  • Songwriting and recording with veterans.

  • Banjolele classes for people with disabilities.

Learn to play music in nursing homes!

Song Selection - Playing With Others or Tracks - Booking - Interaction