New Lessons Added to Dave Stryker’s Jazz Guitar Course at ArtistWorks
We’re thrilled to announce two brand-new lessons have just been added to Dave Stryker’s popular jazz guitar course at ArtistWorks! These additions dive deep into essential techniques and tunes, offering students even more opportunities to refine their jazz guitar skills under Dave’s expert guidance.
New Lessons Added to Sean McGowan’s Fingerstyle Jazz Guitar Course at ArtistWorks
Great news for fingerstyle jazz guitar enthusiasts! Sean McGowan’s acclaimed course at ArtistWorks has just expanded with 15 brand-new lessons, taking your playing to the next level with innovative techniques and exercises. These lessons delve deeply into advanced topics such as Speed Rolls, Counterpoint & Chord Melody Techniques, Artificial Harmonics, and Right-Hand Fretting—offering a treasure trove of skills for guitarists eager to elevate their artistry.
Darol & Mr Sun Do Ellington’s Nutcracker 18 more times
Well.
The Mr Sun Ellington's Nutcracker Tour is a wrap. Every show was musically successful with its special highlights, but a few shows stand out: Joe's Pub with Tony and Alex, our 'hometown' shows at One Longfellow, Sacred Heart, and at Analog with so many of our dear ones in the audience; the wild sellout show at the spectacular Groton Music Hall; The incredible, inexplicable Stoughton Music Hall, which made a 4-camera multitrack video of the show for us, just because they can; the super-intense 2 afternoon shows at the National Gallery Of Art in DC, the warm, open and exceptionally comfy SPACE in Evanston, with some of the best violinists in the world sort-of-not-judging me in the audience (I do that best for myself); camping out at each others' various domiciles. camping out at old friends' homes... The Band's 10th anniversary just 2 days before the start of the tour...!...and those VERY long van rides... we're all still speaking to each other! Mostly! Fave band of all time! Thanks everybody!
https://mrsun.bandcamp.com/album/mr-sun-plays-duke-ellingtons-nutcracker-suite
The ArtistWorks Jazz Guitar Holiday Special with Dave Stryker & Sean McGowan
Mark your calendars for December 23, 2024, at 1:00 pm PT / 4:00 pm ET, as ArtistWorks presents a special livestream event: The ArtistWorks Jazz Guitar Holiday Special. This festive online gathering will feature two of the most renowned jazz guitarists and ArtistWorks instructors, Dave Stryker and Sean McGowan. Whether you're a jazz enthusiast, a guitarist, or simply looking for an inspiring musical experience, this event promises something truly special.
“Flamenco Guitar with Noa Drezner” is Now Open!
We are absolutely ecstatic to announce that our newest course, “Flamenco Guitar with Noa Drezner,” is officially here! As of 9 am PT, the course is officially live and open to all students.
New Lessons Added to Craig & Sarah’s Ukulele Course!
Exciting news for ukulele enthusiasts! Craig Chee and Sarah Maisel, renowned for their dynamic and engaging teaching style, have added six brand-new lessons to their popular online ukulele course at ArtistWorks. These lessons are all about mastering song outros in major keys, offering players an array of techniques to end their songs with style and confidence. Whether you’re a beginner or an intermediate player, these new additions will provide you with essential skills and creative inspiration.
Mastering the Alternating Thumb Roll on the Banjo: Essential Tips and Exercises
If you’re learning bluegrass banjo, you’ve probably encountered the term “banjo rolls.” These are foundational picking patterns that form the backbone of bluegrass banjo playing. Among the many banjo rolls, the alternating thumb roll stands out as one of the most versatile and essential. Whether you’re just starting your banjo journey or looking to refine your technique, this blog will dive deep into mastering the alternating thumb roll—complete with exercises and tips.
Piano Lesson: Improvising Using the I-V-vi-IV Progression
The I-V-vi-IV progression is one of the most popular chord progressions in music, featured in countless hits across genres. It's a fantastic tool for piano improvisation, offering endless opportunities to experiment with melodies, rhythms, and harmonies. In this blog, we'll explore how you can use this progression to enhance your skills and make your piano practice sessions more creative and fun. Along the way, we’ll refer to expert advice from Zachary Deak's ArtistWorks online piano course, which provides invaluable resources for mastering improvisation.
New Lessons Added to Jared James Nichols’ Blues Rock Guitar Course!
Exciting news for guitarists diving into blues rock! Jared James Nichols has added four brand-new lessons to his popular ArtistWorks course. These lessons dive deep into one of Jared's signature tools: the Mixolydian scale. Known for its distinctive blend of major and minor tonalities, this scale is a staple in Jared’s expressive soloing and improvisation. In the first new lesson, Jared breaks down the Mixolydian scale, explaining its unique sound and why it works perfectly over dominant chords across genres. He offers tips on how to internalize its flavor and make it your own.
Mike Marshall’s Mandocello Mastery: Bringing New Life to Bach’s Cello Suites
Mike Marshall, one of the foremost innovators and virtuosos of the mandolin family, has once again broken boundaries by bringing Johann Sebastian Bach’s six cello suites to the mandocello. Long celebrated as masterpieces of baroque composition, these suites were originally written for the cello, an instrument with a distinctly different tonal range and technique than the mandocello. Yet, through Marshall's unparalleled artistry and dedication, these works have been reimagined and recorded in their entirety on the mandocello—a feat never accomplished before.