Master mandolinist Justin Vilchez joins Lindsay Waddington to explore the techniques, sounds and essential skills behind playing mandolin.

Lindsay Waddington chats with Justin Vilchez about the sound, history and hidden rules of bluegrass music, from Bill Monroe’s influence to the mandolin’s true role in driving the rhythm.

Justin Vilchez from The High Street Drifters performs the bluegrass instrumental “Snakes Reach” live at LWM House.