Darol’s January 2022 News
Greetings, Fiddlers!
As most of you good folks know, I've been releasing stuff slowly but steadily as I've been able to, on my Bandcamp page, which is a very good way to obtain new music.
Now I want to let you know that I've got a major release coming up in early March: The long-awaited sequel in the ongoing Mr Sun saga, entitled Extrovert...
That's kind of a jokey title, since everybody in the band is most definitely NOT an extrovert... even though this recording sure sounds like it. The music itself is jumping out of the grooves, or whatever we're calling them now, screaming "put me in, coach!" Be great to have it out.
It'll be available on Compass Records soon, and I'm pondering releasing some musical samples of the new thing here on Bandcamp for you, the elect few. Just have to check with the Compass people... they usually like it when an artist does some promo on their own.
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Mike Marshall on Tour With Edgar Meyer, Sam Bush, and George Meyer
This Wednesday, January 19, 2022, world-renowned mandolinist, Grammy-nominated musician, and ArtistWorks bluegrass mandolin instructor, Mike Marshall kicks off a two-and-a-half week tour with legendary upright bassist Edgar Meyer, mandolin icon Sam Bush, and Edgar’s son and violin virtuoso, George Meyer.
Beginner Rock Guitar Lesson: Learn a Classic Minor Chord Progression with Kevin Barry
As you begin learning to play the electric guitar, there are a series of essential guitar chords that every first-time player should practice and get under their fingers. These chords are called the “open position” chords, and are used in countless rock and roll classics written across decades.
Paul Gilbert Celebrates 12,000 Video Exchanges!
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 believe we’re succeeding.
January/February 2022 VE Deadline Dates
Hello ArtistWorks Popular Piano Family and Happy New Year! My apologies, but I need to delay the next January VE deadline date to Sunday, Jan. 23. Here are the next 3 VE submission deadline dates through February:
- Sunday, January 23
- Sunday, February 6
- Sunday, February 20
Stay safe and have a musical new year!
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A Message From Our Co-Founder, Patricia Butler
While 2021 was in many ways similar to 2020, we're thankful to have had a great year with much exciting forward progress. More importantly, we’re thankful we could provide a musical oasis for our students and be an outlet for their exploration and creativity!
Dave Stryker Releases New Album, “As We Are”
This morning, award-winning master guitarist, former member of the Stanley Turrentine Quintet, and ArtistWorks jazz guitar instructor, Dave Stryker, released his 34th record as a bandleader entitled As We Are. While there are very few musical feats that Dave hasn’t conquered in his 40-plus year career as a professional jazz musician, Dave broached new territory with As We Are, blending a more traditional small jazz ensemble with the ethereal aesthetics of a classical string quartet.
Bluegrass Guitar Lesson: Embellishing Your Boom Chuck Strumming with Bryan Sutton
One of the most important and common rhythm guitar methods and strumming patterns utilized in the bluegrass genre is known as the Boom Chuck. This Boom Chuck strumming sequence is designed to emulate the rhythmic parts of both the upright bass and mandolin players within a traditional bluegrass ensemble.
New Podcast: Martin Taylor – Artist Bio Series
In this week’s episode of the ArtistWorks Music Series podcast, our co-founder Patricia Butler sits down with legendary jazz guitar player and ArtistWorks fingerstyle guitar instructor, Martin Taylor, for the latest installment of our Artist Bio Series.
On the Road…Again?
No need to say how the last couple of years have affected everything, not least the live performance universe. The last Blasters tour ended in the fall of 2019; the slate was completely erased for 2020 and we just dipped our toes back in the water with a few dates in 2021.
Our pre-Covid touring schedule is not gonna come back, but we are planning to hit some stages within striking distance again this year. So far this is how things look - if you’re in the neighborhood I’d be happy to meet you, just like old times!
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