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Celebrating 10 Years of “Rock Guitar with Paul Gilbert”
AritstWorks was founded in 2008 with a vision of providing anyone, anywhere in the world with affordable, interactive access to some of the greatest music teachers on the planet. Our mission is to "Teach the World Music," and through our comprehensive online music lessons, patented Video Exchange Learning® platform, and faculty of master musicians, we’ve been able to bring the joys of learning to thousands of players around the globe.
Pre-Sale VIP Memberships for “Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar with Andy McKee” Now Available!
We’re excited to announce that pre-sale VIP memberships are now available for our newest course, “Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar with Andy McKee.” While the course officially launches in June, joining early grants you access to a handful of amazing perks and exclusives leading up to the launch, including:
New Course: Announcing “Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar with Andy McKee”
We are excited to announce our newest course coming June 2022, “Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar with Andy McKee.”
Blues Guitar Lesson: Variations on the 12 Bar Blues
One of the most fundamental chord progressions that has shaped a near-endless number of songs in genres ranging from blues to jazz, rock, bluegrass, and beyond is the 12 bar blues. It’s a song form that is deeply rooted in American, and now world, music culture, and is an essential chord structure that every musician should know and explore.
The Great Guitars USA Tour 2022
Originally formed in 1973, the Great Guitars was a jazz supergroup comprised of three master guitarists: Charlie Byrd, Herb Ellis, and Barney Kessel. Together, these three giants of six-string jazz toured the globe sporadically and recorded four live albums together between 1973 and 1992.
Classical Guitar Lesson: Learn to Play Carulli’s “Andantino in G Major”
Ferdinando Carulli is widely considered to be one of the most prolific composers and performers of the 19th century and is highly regarded, in particular, as one of history’s greatest contributors to the classical guitar repertoire.
The Great Guitars USA Tour 2022 – Taylor-Vignola-Jorgenson-Forman
Here's details for the upcoming Great Guitars USA Tour with Martin Taylor, John Jorgenson, Frank Vignola, Bruce Forman....
04/29 Burlington, VT - University of Vermont (Martin Taylor-John Jorgenson-Frank Vignola)
04/30 Albany, NY - The Egg (Martin Taylor-John Jorgenson-Frank Vignola)
05/01 Rockport, MA - Shalin Liu Performance Center (Martin Taylor-John Jorgenson-Frank Vignola)
05/02 Sellersville, PA - Sellersville Theatre (Martin Taylor-John Jorgenson-Frank Vignola)
05/03 Alexandra, VA - The Birchmere (Martin Taylor-John Jorgenson-Frank Vignola)
05/05 Mamaroneck, NY - Emelin Theatre (Martin Taylor-John Jorgenson-Frank Vignola)
05/06 Elgin, IL - ECC Center (Martin Taylor-John Jorgenson-Frank Vignola)
05/07 St Louis, MO - Sheldon Concert Hall (Martin Taylor-John Jorgenson-Frank Vignola)
05/10 Sheldan, WY - WYO Theatre (Martin Taylor-John Jorgenson-Bruce Forman)
05/13 Bozeman, MT - Ellan Theatre (Martin Taylor-John Jorgenson-Bruce Forman)
05/14 Lone Tree, CO - Lone Tree Arts Center (Martin Taylor-John Jorgenson-Bruce Forman)
05/17 Seattle, WA - Dimitriou's Jazz Alley (Martin Taylor-John Jorgenson-Bruce Forman)
05/18 Seattle, WA - Dimitriou's Jazz Alley (Martin Taylor-John Jorgenson-Bruce Forman)
Frank Vignola will be playing the first half of the tour only, then Bruce Forman will join Martin and John for the second half of the tour.
For more information go to martintaylor.com
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Jazz Guitar Lesson: Tips for Transcribing
For jazz musicians of all instruments and skill levels, transcribing the melodies and improvised solos of some of the genre’s greatest masters is an essential practice and a guaranteed method for improving your playing, musical ear, and musicianship. Transcribing the work of our musical heroes does not necessarily mean putting pen to paper and applying notes to the staff, although that can be highly impactful. Transcriptions can more simply be defined as dissecting a piece of music by ear, translating it onto your instrument, and being able to perform it.
Bluegrass Guitar Lesson: Walking Bass Runs
Truly excellent bluegrass guitar players can exercise choice when playing the role of both the melodic lead and supporting rhythmic instrument. What do we mean by choice? In this case, we’re referring to a player’s ability to apply a variety of different techniques to craft a dynamic performance and retain the interest of the listener. Concerning rhythm guitar playing specifically, it is particularly important to be able to utilize an array of embellishment methods to accomplish this goal, such as walking bass lines, alternating bass techniques, strumming variations, and more.
Fingerstyle Jazz Guitar Lesson: The Art of Phrasing with Martin Taylor
How you phrase melodic lines is one of the primary elements that defines your musical voice on your instrument. Much like speaking, how you phrase a musical idea and integrate subtle inflections, nuances in your cadence, and adjustments in your pacing all greatly impact the message that you convey to your audience and how you’re received. Your musical phrasing can be equated to your sonic fingerprint, and, as such, it should be calculated, monitored, and refined as you progress. It should be intentional.