A new online resource for pickers

Among other things, the information technology revolution has meant that there's never been a better time for finding tuition, instruments, and other good things for the roots musician. So, thanks to McGuckin Entertainment PR of Austin, TX, for their latest e-release - on a new resource, Peghead Nation, 'the home of roots music instruction, gear, and news'.

Peghead Nation (also on Facebook and Twitter) was founded in California by a team of acoustic music experts. Its String School offers eighteen online courses of instruction by first-class pickers. As an introduction, Peghead Nation is offering a free first month of lessons for one course, and a draw for a Deering Goodtime banjo and other prizes.

The Goodtime Giveaway grand-prize winner will also receive a one-year all-access pass to Peghead Nation, including all course content. A second one-year all-access pass will be awarded to the winner of the D’Addario Strings package. Five other winners will receive D’Addario string sets and a one-year subscription to the instructional course of their choice. Full details are here and on the Peghead Nation website.