Fiddle Lesson: Bowing Patterns for Melodies
A unique characteristic that sets bowed stringed instruments, including the fiddle, apart from others is the vast array of bowing techniques and patterns that a player can employ to alter a performance and the manner in which they execute a melody. These various bowing methods and patterns greatly impact the tonality of a tune and can drastically change the way a piece is performed.
Mike Marshall & Caterina Lichtenberg’s Mandolin World Retreat in Sicily, Italy 2023
We’re excited to announce that world-renowned mandolinists and ArtistWorks master mandolin instructors, Mike Marshall and Caterina Lichtenberg, will once again be taking their “Mandolin World Retreat” to Sicily, Italy this autumn. Hosted in the beautiful city of Siracusa on the island of Ortigia off the coast of Sicily, the retreat will feature four days and four nights of immersive mandolin music and fun-filled Italian vacationing from September 4-8, 2023.
“Time Traveler” is here!
I’m proud to present my latest musical offering, which includes an improvisational approach to 2 classic 15th and 16th century tunes, the FIRST-EVER recording of a Telemann Canonic Sonata on 2 diatonic harmonicas, and 6 improvised compositions which I played on piano, harmonica, percussion, and keyboard, all inspired by Renaissance Music.
Putting myself into a kind of trance, I imagined myself being back in the time of the Renaissance. Come travel with me!
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“Time Traveler” is here!
I’m proud to present my latest musical offering, which includes an improvisational approach to 2 classic 15th and 16th century tunes, the FIRST-EVER recording of a Telemann Canonic Sonata on 2 diatonic harmonicas, and 6 improvised compositions which I played on piano, harmonica, percussion, and keyboard, all inspired by Renaissance Music.
Putting myself into a kind of trance, I imagined myself being back in the time of the Renaissance. Come travel with me!
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New Lessons Just Added!
Two new lessons have just been added! “Sitting on Top of the World” in the Beginner department, and an original tune “Riding Mower Cuts the Bluegrass” by Darol himself in the Intermediate department. Happy fiddling!
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ArtistWorks Annual Holiday Sales Event 2022
Our annual ArtistWorks Holiday Sale is officially on! This holiday season, save 50% on any 12-month plan at ArtistWorks and start learning directly from a master musician today.
Just Announced: Brand New Basics of Home Recording “Add-On” Course
We’re excited to announce a brand new “add-on” course designed to teach players how to capture and produce high-quality recordings of their music from home—introducing the Basics of Home Recording!
“Old Time & Bluegrass Fiddle with Brittany Haas” is Now Open!
We are absolutely ecstatic to announce that our newest course, “Old Time & Bluegrass Fiddle with Brittany Haas,” is officially here! As of 9 am PT, the course is officially live and open to all students.
Special Guest Interview: Alex Hargreaves
We’re happy to announce a new interview with Alex Hargreaves - the innovative, cross-genre violinist described as “one of the greatest improvising violinists in America today” and most recently as part of the Billy Strings band lineup. Alex has a long relationship with Darol and has subbed in right here doing video exchanges as a guest instructor at ArtistWorks. Darol and Alex talk about technique, their history, and perform a couple of tunes in this 6-part interview. To go to the first part, click HERE. Enjoy!
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Piano Lesson: Tips To Get You Sight Reading Music
One of the most critical skills that many professional musicians will tell you is essential to master is the ability to sight read music. But, learning to sight read music is no small task. Not only do you have to be able to think linearly and perform the music on the page accurately in time, but you also have to be able to think vertically to effectively perform chords and harmonies correctly. Fortunately, world-renowned pianist and ArtistWorks popular piano instructor, Hugh Sung, has a few tremendously helpful tips to get you sight reading more quickly, effectively, and accurately.